Dominick Paul Cacioppo, 80, of Hilo, formerly of Lahaina, Maui, died Jan. 26 at Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Detroit, he was an art and jewelry dealer in Lahaina. No known family. Call Dodo Mortuary at (808) 935-5751 for information. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Harriet “Nina” Chung, 72, of Pahoa died Jan. 6 at home. Born on Oahu, she was a retired Department of Education employee. Private celebration of life for family and close friends 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15. Survived by spouse, Jimmy Walker of Pahoa; sons, Jon-Joseph “Popo” (Crisha) Chung and Cecil “CJ” (Dione) Walker of Keaau; daughter, Casey Walker of Pahoa; brothers, Herbert (Colleen) Chung of Washington and Henry (Gina) Chung Sr. of Volcano; sisters, Helene “Deb” Chung, Hermandine “Dine” Chung and Heather “Freda” Kealoha of Pahoa, Holita (Eric) Shimabukuro of Keaau, Holly (Robert Bechert) Chung of Hilo; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Annette “Aneka” Mae Costaayers, 82, of Mountain View died June 30, 2022. Born in Hilo, she was a fun-loving artist and housewife. No services. Survived by children, Fernando Dexter Serrao, Desiree Dawn Doria, Deanette Marie Silva, Walter Alonzo Wilbur and Adella Annette Lessary; hanai daughter, Shazlee Makamae Aolaolagi; sister, Rose Marie Smith; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary
Julia Lominario Polenio Crusat, 98, of Kurtistown died Nov. 1 at home. Born in Kealakekua, she was a homemaker and member of St. John The Baptist Mission and Kona Orchid Society. Committal service 11:30 a.m. Wednesday (Feb. 19) at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Inurnment to follow. Casual attire. Survived by children, Jeffrey Crusat of Kurtistown, Jerry (Debbi) Crusat of Montana, Rodney (Kandice) Crusat of Washington, Rudy (Andrea) Crusat of Idaho, JoAnn (Gary) Smith of Washington, Jessie Crusat Miller of Kurtistown and Jaime (Angie) Crusat of Keaau; hanai sons, Jim Russell of Idaho, Darryl Turner of Honolulu and Stephen Kitagawa of Hilo; daughter-in-law, Carol Crusat of Keaau; 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
John Douglas Lightell, 67, of Hawi died Feb. 6 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Louisiana, he was a carpenter. No known family. Call Dodo Mortuary at (808) 935-5751 for information. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Tracy Gerard Viernes, 51, of Hakalau died Oct. 7 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Urn burial to follow at Honokaa Catholic Cemetery. Survived by mother, Solidad “Soling” Viernes of Hilo, formerly of Honokaa; brothers, Roque Viernes Jr. of Kona, Roderick Shawn (Naomi) Viernes of Oahu, Ryan Scott (Marisa) Viernes of Hilo, Thomas Randal Viernes and Terrence Viernes of the Mainland; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
