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Luciana “Lucing” Rivera Jose, 85, of Hilo died April 25 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Atok, Flora, Apayao, the Philippines, she was a self-employed guava and papaya farmer and member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pahoa. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Tuesday (May 17) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Visitation again 8-10 a.m. Wednesday (May 18) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pahoa. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at church cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Angelo Jose of Hilo; sons, Victor (Debbie Tagalicod) Jose of Pahoa and Joel Jose of Pepeekeo; daughters, Erma (Rudy) Natividad and Bong (Irene Pasol) Rivera of Lihue, Kauai, Gemmalee (John) Arellano of Keaau, Judith (Lito) Acob of Hilo; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Marcia Marie Moratz, 56, of Waikoloa died May 3 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Wurzburg, Germany, she was a disabled former bookkeeper. Celebration of life 2-6 p.m. Saturday (May 14) at her home. Casual or aloha attire. Pupus and soft drinks provided, BYOB. Services 7 p.m. Friday, May 20, at Sanctuary Bible Church, 8340 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, Calif. No flowers. Memorial donations to a kidney or cancer foundation of your choice. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by husband, Jeffrey Jay of Waikoloa; brothers Reese and Brad of California; an aunt, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.