Sandra Lee Baird, 78, of Captain Cook died Feb. 23 at home. Born in Claresholm, Alberta, Canada, she was a wholesale rose farmer. No services at this time. Survived by daughter, Joelle (Jared Saxbury) Baird of Captain Cook; sister, Holly (Don) Dudley of Canada. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Derrick Dean Cardoza Sr., 61, of Hilo died Jan. 15 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Honokaa, he was a county equipment operator, meat cutter, rancher, cowboy and member of Hawaii Horse Owners. Visitation 4-6 p.m. on Friday (March 7) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 8-9 a.m. Saturday (March 8) at the chapel. Funeral service at 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua Section. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Geola Cardoza; children, Kristan (Nathan) Mattos, Keiran (Sione) Tilini, Derrick Cardoza Jr., Kory-Dean (Courtney Manliguis) Martines-Cardoza and Rayven (Lana Halemano) Martines-Cardoza; brothers, Leonard (Sandy) Cardoza and Kelvin (Carol) Cardoza; sister, Janelle (Brian) Peterson; sister-in-law, Priscilla Cardoza; 12 grandchildren; an aunt, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Tyronelee “Luna” K. Higa, 28, of Keaau died Dec. 24, 2024, at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a bus aide for Roberts Hawaii. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by mother, Debra Ponce; stepfather, Blair Ponce; father, Tyrone Castro; sisters, Leesean Silva, Tyrell Silva, Tyra (Kila) Himan, Debory Vistante, Taylor Marie Castro and Tiara Jean Choi; brothers Dwayne (Sheena) Cabinatan and Dansen (Chelsea) Cabinatan. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Vivian Leimokihana Kim, 83, of Niulii, formerly of California, died Feb. 10 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. She was a retired bank employee, store manager, caregiver and Kohala High School alumna who loved gardening and ‘ohana Private celebrations of life Friday (March 7) in Hilo and Saturday (March 8) in Niulii. Condolences to the family via her cellphone or P.O. Box 786, Kapaau, HI 96755. Survived by partner, Al Laning; siblings, Charley Phillip and Cynthia Hatanaka; sons, Jeffrey (Brenda) Kim and Daniel (Susan) Kim; son-in-law, Cesar Herrera; hanai daughter, Jamie (Nina) Almarez; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Felicidad “Fely” B. Laronal, 81, of Papaaloa died Feb. 12 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honokaa, she worked at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Laupahoehoe Elementary and High School, 50s Highway Fountain and Minit Stop, and was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (March 8) at St Anthony’s Catholic Church in Laupahoehoe. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow in church cemetery. Celebration of life to follow burial at Papaaloa Annex. Casual attire. Survived by children, Randall (Yvette Vento) Laronal of Keaau, Rodney Laronal of Honomu, Rhonda Laronal of Boston and Ronelle (Louie) Taasan of Hilo; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jennifer Mahealani (Freitas) Pattioay, 43, of Hilo died Jan. 21 in Hilo. Born on February 8, 1981, in Hilo, Jennifer spent her life in the community she called home. A Celebration of Her Life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday (Mar. 8, 2025) at Carvalho Park, Hilo. Jennifer was a devoted mother to her son, Ryan Pattioay Jr., of Hilo, Hawaii. She was a loving sister to her brother, Robert Allen Freitas Jr., of Honolulu, Hawaii. Her love and kindness extended to her numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and cousins who cherished her deeply. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henri Freitas and Robert Allen Freitas Sr., as well as her sister, Charmaine Leilani Freitas. Jennifer’s memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. May the memories of her bring comfort to all who mourn her passing. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
