Obituaries for October 18

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Dolores Malinao Cainglit, 88, of Hilo died Oct. 4 at home. Born in Honaunau, she was a retired waitress, cashier and hostess at Ken’s House of Pancakes, formerly worked at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, the former Hilo Hotel, the former Standard Drugs and the former Sky Chef, a lector at St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of its choir. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursday (Oct. 24) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Memorial Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by children, Ralph “Augie” (Joyce) Taroma of Hilo, Lolita “Lita” (Steven) Kubojiri of Hilo, Gloria (Frank) Maynard of Oxford, N.Y., Priscilla (Joseph) Schweiger of Bremerton, Wash., and Brenda (Jerry) Bidal of Olympia, Wash.; sister, Rosita Padayao of Mililani, Oahu; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Marjorie Mary Kelly, 92, of Hilo died Oct. 11 died peacefully at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale in Holualoa. Born in Massachusetts, she was a retired teacher for Guam schools with a Master’s degree from Boston University. Services 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22 at Homelani Memorial Park. . Casual attire. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Memorial donations to Hilo United Community Church or Hospice of Kona. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by sons, David and Kent S.; sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Byers; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Kinuyo “Kay” Sumi, 96, of Hilo died Oct. 5 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was previously employed by Ono Pac. Private services. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughters, Karen (Harold) Matsuo and Anne (Henry) Miranda of Hilo; son-in-law, Delbert Cambra; 10 grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Noreen Nobu Toriano, 72, of Hilo died Oct. 13 at home. Born in Hilo, she was retired from Bank of Hawaii. Private services. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by husband, Lloyd Toriano of Hilo; children, Jon Iga of Pahala, Kris Toriano and Travis (Kelsi) Toriano of Hilo; siblings, Daryl (Eryn) Iga of Waikoloa, Cheryl (Vince) Hoiby of Washington and Guy (Toni) Iga of Oregon; sister-in-law, Pearl Nakagawa of Honomu; five grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Steven Dudley Vega, 58, of Hawi died Aug. 22 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Born in Kohala, he was a musician. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Keokea Beach Park. Survived by mother, Christine Vega; companion, Mark Pasco; brothers, Brian (Marlene) Vega of Hilo, Raymond (Cathy) Vega of Maui and Jason (Teresa) Vega of Kohala; nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.