Alfred George Figueroa, 64, of Mountain View died Feb. 14 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. No known family. Survivors asked to call Homelani Memorial Park at (808) 961-6051.
Alfred George Figueroa, 64, of Mountain View died Feb. 14 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. No known family. Survivors asked to call Homelani Memorial Park at (808) 961-6051.
Robert “Bob” Thomas Gleason, 79, of Kurtistown died Jan. 29 at home. Born in San Francisco, he was a luthier and owner of Pegasus Guitars and Ukuleles, past president of Big Island Ukulele Guild and Big Island Woodworkers Association and avid tennis player. Private services. Survived by wife, Anne Gleason of Kurtistown; son, Robin (KaTrice) Gleason of Orchidland Estates; daughter, Le‘a Gleason of Kurtistown; three grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
John Charles McConnell, 76, of Keaau died Jan. 26. Born in Oakland, Calif., he owned tropical and wedding flower grower/shipper McConnell Inc. and was a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran of the 101st Airborne. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Flowers welcome; no koden (monetary gifts). Survived by spouse, Mina McConnell; daughters, Kim (Sergio) Nicolau and Lisa (Jeremy) Siegle; stepdaughter, Mika Saiki; sisters, Michael Gowder and Kay (Kevin) Cabrera; five grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mary Santana Villacorte, 99, of Kapaau, died Jan. 12 at Kohala Hospital. Born in North Kohala, she was a homemaker. Private services. Survived by son, Richard P. Villacorte of Ewa Beach, Oahu; stepdaughters, Trinidad Pasco and Lucia Sumic of Kohala, Maggie Macadangdang of Hilo; brother, Don Cruz of Kohala; 13 grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
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