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Teddy Ancheta Blas, 70, of Papaikou, died Jan. 9 at home. Born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was retired from Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. Private services. Condolences to: P.O. Box 517. Papaikou, HI 96781. Survived by wife, Precy Blas of Papaikou; children, Ronald (Keri) Blas of Kailua-Kona, Mary Ann (Elias) Blas of Captain Cook and Richard (Kalyn) Blas of Phoenix; siblings, Leticia Guerrero, Rolando Blas and Erlinda Blas of Philippines; seven grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Daniel Hervacio Doronio Sr., 76, of Kurtistown died Dec. 3 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Mana, Kauai, he was a retired lieutenant at Shell Oil Refinery. Private services will at a later date. Survived by sons, Daniel Doronio Jr. of Idaho, Steven (Faith) Coloma of Kurtistown and Kalani Adolfo of Ainaloa; daughters, Wendy (Frank) De Carvalho of Idaho and Cheyenne Doronio of Kurtistown; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandsons. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

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William Johnston Enger, 79, of Waikoloa died Jan. 22 at home. He was a retired Oakland, Calif., police officer, Kona charter boat captain, U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran and radio-controlled airplane and car enthusiast. Inurnment 11:30 a.m. Friday (Feb. 28) at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Celebration of life 1 p.m. at Kailua View Estates Pavilion. Survived by partner, Pamela Higgins of Waikoloa; daughter, Cynde Enger Vannatta of Kailua-Kona; son, William Christian Enger of Pensacola, Fla.; a grandson and 2 great-granddaughters. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii and Dodo Mortuary.

Sheryl Ann Hauler, 68, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 15 at Life Care Center of Kona. Born in Fairbanks, Alaska, she was a homemaker and member of Kings Kona Church. Celebration of life 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Kailua View Estates Recreation Center. Survived by husband, Douglas Hauler Sr.; daughter, Heather; son, James Green; brothers, James Elliott Jr., Tim Elliott, David Elliott and Robert Elliott; stepdaughter, Rebecca Reed; stepson, Douglas Hauler Jr.; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Marilyn Kealaka Martinez, 72, of Pahoa died Feb. 4 at home. She was a retired Kaumana Elementary School educational assistant, member of Makuu Farmers Hawaiian Homestead Association and Thy Word Ministries-Hilo. Celebration of life 2-6 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at Uncle Robert’s Awa Bar in Kaimu, Kalapana. Service at 2:30 p.m. Casual attire; lei welcome. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by husband, Marcelino Martinez of California; children, Maxine Kajiyama and Miles “Bula” Kajiyama Jr. of Pahoa, Mandy (Earlsen) Kaniaupio of Hawaiian Beaches; hanai children, Joshlene(Justin) Batulanon of Hilo, Hidi (Jon) Boteilho of Makuu, Keala (Jason) Rowland of Hawaiian Beaches and Malama (Rudy) Valentino of Texas; siblings Pearllani (Daryl) Kajiyama of Ainaloa, Emily Naeole of Makuu, Daniel Kealoha of Hilo, Dottie (Michael) Kyser of Makuu and Stormi (David Tanaka) Kaleo of Hilo; grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Victor Bernard Souza Jr., 75, of Kurtistown died Feb. 15. Born in Hawaii, he was also a forester for the Department of Land and Natural Resources and also worked for Fish and Wildlife and was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Friday (Feb. 28) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Survived by wife, Linda A. Souza of Kurtistown; daughters, Jody-Rae Bergfeld of Hilo and Casey L. Hanoa of Kurtistown; brother, Eddie Souza of Hilo; sisters, Paulette Waltjen of Hilo, Gail Enonoria of Pahoa, Joanne Souza of Hamakua, Winona Souza of Pahoa and Dawn Souza of Hilo; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.