Jeffrey “Jeff” Bassett Gallagher, 62, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 3 in Kailua-Kona. Born in Olean, N.Y., he was a world traveler before moving to Hawaii. Celebration of life 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church in Kapaau. Monthly community
Jeffrey “Jeff” Bassett Gallagher, 62, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 3 in Kailua-Kona. Born in Olean, N.Y., he was a world traveler before moving to Hawaii. Celebration of life 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church in Kapaau. Monthly community meal to follow. Donations to Hope Services Hawaii, 296 Kilauea Ave., Hilo, HI 96720. Survived by children, David Murch, Autumn Murch and Cory Gallagher; and brother, James M. (Diane) Gallagher.
Robert “Bob” Neil Herkes, 83, of Volcano died Aug. 21 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Iloilo, Philippines, he was a former hotel executive with Inter-Island Resorts and served on the Hawaii County Council and state Senate and House. Visitation 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Aloha attire. Survived by wife, Jo-Anna K. Herkes of Volcano; sons, Robert B. (Lynn) Herkes of Waimea, Ken (Beverly) Herkes of Florida, and Doug (Ann Cobb) Herkes of Waikoloa; brother, John (Sharon) Herkes of Moscow, Idaho; sister, Jana Herkes of Lihue; one granddaughter; nephews, nieces, and a cousin. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Manuel Mercado Sr., 80, of Mountain View died Sept. 17 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired county landscaper. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Ballard Family Mortuary in Hilo, formerly Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Service at 10:30 a.m. Burial at noon at Alae Cemetery. Survived by wife, Alice Mercado of Mountain View; sons, Manuel (Linda) Mercado III and John (Debra) Mercado of Keaau, Robert (June) Mercado of Lanai, Manuel DeJesus Mercado I of Honolulu, Peter Mercado of Mountain View; daughters, Linda (Lee) Pennywell of Nevada, Judy (Joe) Mercado and Monalisa Santos of Honolulu, Alice (Louis) Smith of Texas, Virginia Santana of New York, Cynthia (Pat) Kisamore of Mountain View; sister-in-law Felecidad Mercado “Tillie” of Hilo; 34 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Juan “Johnny” Sagap Rivera, 84, of Lakeland, Waimea, died Sept. 2 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Zapat, Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, he was a retired utility truck driver for the former Hamakua Sugar Co. and member of Annunciation Catholic Church. Visitation 5:30-7:15 p.m. Thursday at Annunciation Catholic Church in Waimea. Mass at 7:30 p.m. Visitation again 8:30-10:15 a.m. Friday at the church. Prayer service at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Survived by wife, Margarita Castillo Rivera of Lakeland, Waimea; daughters, Myrna Rivera-Baptista of Pepeekeo and Edith (Sheldon) Rivera-Sleightholm of Lakeland, Waimea; sister, Matilde Rivera Ibe of Philippines; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jane Shizuko Udo, 84, of Pepeekeo died Sept. 3 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired office manager for Hamakua Coast Federal Credit Union and member of Hilo Coast United Church of Christ. Services held. No koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sons, Gaylen (Teresa) Udo of Ferndale, Wash., and Daynor Udo of Pepeekeo; daughter, Vanessa (Calvin) Unoki of Pepeekeo; brother, Van Dale (Jean) Furusho of Okinawa; brother-in-law, Bernard L. Carrigan of Davis, Calif.; sister-in-law, Jane U. Parker of Honolulu; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
