Gerald “Jerry” Fred Alatan, 73, of Pepeekeo died Nov. 12 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a heavy equipment operator for the former Hilo Coast Processing Co. and former employee of Leonard Cardoza. Visitation 11:30 a.m.-noon Monday, Dec. 16, at the Alae Cemetery. Graveside committal service at noon. Casual attire. Survived by brothers, Michael Alatan of Honolulu and David Alatan of Hilo; sisters, Laura Fontes, Nancy (Arnold) Areola of Keaau, and Verna Alatan of Pepeekeo; brother-in-law, Ellsworth Fontes Sr. of Hilo; sister-in-law, Stephanie Clark of Hilo; aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Clayton William Ioane Kua, 71, of Hilo died Nov. 10 at Pali Momi Medical Center on Oahu. Born in Hilo, he was a speech and communications instructor at Hawaii Community College, former director of University of Hawaii at Hilo Alumni Relations, former theology and music teacher at St. Joseph High School, former pastoral associate with Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church, a founding of the musical group, Da Blahlas of Keaukaha, co-writer of the song “Hawai‘i 78,” worship leader at Hilo Missionary Church, former worship leader at Heritage Christian Fellowship and New Hope-Hilo, graduate of Hilo High School Class of 1971, with degrees from University of Hawaii at Hilo (B.A.), University of Hawaii at Manoa (M.Ed.) and Concordia University Saint Paul in Minnesota (M.A.). Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 14) at Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i William Charles Lunalilo Hale. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Pa‘ina 4 p.m. at Hawaiian Village in Keaukaha. Aloha attire. No flowers; lei welcome. Survived by wife, Margaret “Maggie” Kua of Hilo; sons, Nolan Kamiano Kua, Ioane Kua and Ryan (Thelma) Belcher of Hilo; daughters, Kessel (Eric Loo) Kua, Mahealani (Samson) Pouha and Heather (William) Lee of Hilo; brothers, Jonathan (Carol) Kua and Christopher Michael (Haunani) Kua of Hilo; sisters, Natalie Hanson and Beverly Kua of Hilo, Noleen (Howard Mendes) Kua-Mendes of Waikoloa, Crystal (Brian Bikle) Kua-Bikle of Pepeekeo and Kimberly (Russell Medeiros) Kua-Medeiros of Makakilo, Oahu; hanai sister, Melissa (Terence Nachor) Kua-Nachor of Waikoloa; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
The Rev. Charolette “Mahgret” Puanani Mahi, 77, of Hilo died Nov. 2 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a singer/entertainer, minister for Ke Ola Mau Loa Church in Waimea and retired from Verna’s Drive Inn and 7-Eleven. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 14) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Casual attire; flowers and lei welcome. Survived by sons, Bonnphrea “Bonn” “Ele” Mahi and Kelcey “Kalani” Mahi of Hilo; daughter, Bonnielea “Bonnie” Mahi of Hilo; brother, Charles “Charlie Boy” (Nanette) Mahi of Hilo; sister, Cindy (Simone Texeira) Mahi Rivera of Kauai; brother-in-law, Paul H. Murray of Hilo; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Toribio “Papa” “Tori” Sagucio, 89, of Hilo Oct. 26 at Straub Benioff Medical Center on Oahu. Born in Hilo, he was a retired state vector control inspector and supervisor and member of Keaau Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 12) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 8:30-10 a.m. Friday (Dec. 13) at Keaau Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Rosalinda “Rose” Sagucio of Hilo; son, Earl (Jennifer) Sagucio of Ewa Beach, Oahu; daughters, Denise (Rick) Hirata and Agnes (Wayne) Yamauchi of Hilo; brothers, Steve Sagucio of Honolulu and Conrad Sagucio of Hilo; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.