Cynthia Baji, 59, of Ka‘u died June 10 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in North Kona, she was an educational assistant at Naalehu School and pastor for Big Island Remnant Ministries in Ka‘u. Celebration of life 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 17, at Kauahaao Congregational Church, 95-1642 Pinao St. in Waiohinu. Survived by husband, Wade K. Baji Sr. of Ka‘u; sons, Wade (Allison) K. Baji Jr. and Marshall K. Baji of Ka‘u; daughters, Debbie K. Baji and Hulali R. Baji of Ka‘u; father, Lot (Alice) Kawaauhau Sr. of Ka‘u; brothers, Lot Kawaauhau Jr. and Scotty Kawaauhau; sisters, Christine Kawaauhau, Elizabeth Kaimiola, Clover (Dominic) Gouveia and Alice Gouveia; 11 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Walter Blair Jr., 84, of Mountain View died April 29 in Mountain View. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to contact Homelani Memorial Park at (808) 961-6051.
Darlene Piilani Cabagbag, 70, of Kailua-Kona died July 6 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a mail sorter at Neninq. Survived by children, Charla-Jean Montoya of Oahu, Esther Hokulani McAngus of Washington, Chris Cabagbag and Rachel Wallace of Oregon; sister, Eunice Kanae of Kona; brothers, David Hoopai of Honolulu and Samuel Hoopai of Hilo; nine grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Roland Mendoza III, 30, of Pahoa died June 27 at home. He was born in Hilo. Celebration of life service and potluck noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at Onekahakaha Beach Park, Pavilions Nos. 3 and 4. Survived by mother, Angelina Pooloa of Pahoa; stepfather, Gary Phillips of Hilo; brothers Kaula Pooloa of Pahoa, Jacob (Malia) Williams of Keaau, Jeremy (Leah) Williams of Ka’u, Kahekili Haa of Keaukaha, Josiah William of Keaau; Tasha Williams of Kona. Roycie Williams of Hilo, Hiiaka Haa of Hilo, Kaniku Haa of Keaukaha; grandparents Caridad (Collins) Leyson of Keaau, Katherine Mendoza of Arizona, Nadine Mendoza of Volcano; numerous uncles, aunties, and cousins. Arrangements by Dignity Memorial.
Beverly Ann Nau, 66, of Keaau died July 22 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, she was a former certified nurses aide for Life Care Center of Hilo. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Paea Nau of Keaau; children, Tim Castro and William (Ashley) Nau of Arizona, Allyssa Nau of Keaau; siblings, Susan (Walter) Wehrsig and Dr. Boyd (Ann) Castro of Hilo; stepmother, Carlina Agbayani Castro of Hilo; three grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Renee Schlingloff, 82, of Hilo died July 5 at Life Care Center of Hilo. No services. No known family. Survivors asked to call Homelani Memorial Park in Hilo (808) 961-6051.
Norman Yoshinobo Watanabe, 92, of Keaau died May 18 in Keaau. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to contact Homelani Crematory at (808) 961-6051.