Mary “Pancake Lady” Ynigues Alfiler, 92, of Paauilo died May 23 at home. Born in Honokaa, she was a retired pantry worker for the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and member of St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in Paauilo, Paauilo Senior Citizens,
Mary “Pancake Lady” Ynigues Alfiler, 92, of Paauilo died May 23 at home. Born in Honokaa, she was a retired pantry worker for the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and member of St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in Paauilo, Paauilo Senior Citizens, Paauilo Nutrition Group and Paauilo ILWU Pension Club. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Friday (June 16) at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church. Funeral mass at 10 a.m. Graveside committal service at 10 a.m. Saturday (June 17) at St. Columba Episcopal Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Mariano (Joyce) Alfiler of Papaaloa and Harold (Carmen) Alfiler of Ahualoa; daughters, Eleanor Gonsalves of Hilo, Victoria (Richard) Jonet of Washington and Bessie Alfiler of Paauilo; brother, Tommy Ynigues of Oahu; sisters, Lucy Meyer of Hilo and Beatrice (Edwin) Narte of California; sister-in-law, Margaret Ynigues of Paauilo; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Tricia-Lani (McNicoll) Au, 61, of Hilo died May 14 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Kailua-Kona, she was an executive assistant at the Lyman House Museum. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Saturday (June 17) at Church of Holy Apostles, 1407 Kapiolani St. Survived by brothers, Tadman McNicoll of Holualoa and Martyn McNicoll of Hilo; son, Brannock Au Jr.; daughters, Shawnna-Lei Au and Calenna-Lani Au; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Rebecca Setsuko Yamashita Berry, 88, of Honolulu died May 20 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired administrative secretary for former U.S. District Judge Samuel P. King. Scattering of ashes at noon Saturday (June 17) at Haleiwa Boat Harbor, Oahu. Celebration of life to follow at Alii Beach Park in Haleiwa. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Debra (Charles-deceased) Fitzgerald of Waipahu, Oahu, Audrey (Tom) Rine and Donna Yamashita-Berry of Minnesota, Cathy Berry of Mountain View and Lorna Hodges of Montana; son, David Berry of Punaluu, Oahu; brothers, Stan (Nan) Yamashita of Aiea, Henry (Taeko) Yamashita of Hilo and Richard (Suzanne) Yamashita of Honolulu; sisters, Beatrice (Roy) Sakoda of Cerritos, Calif., and Ellen (Earl) Mabuni of Hilo; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ma’rye J.S. Cawagas, 73, of Pahoa died May 26 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Natchez, Miss., she was a retired licensed practical nurse and ward clerk on the pediatric unit at Hilo Medical Center, queen of Na Papale Ula Wela O Hilo Red Hat Society, member of Hui Haukapila, Lei Hulu of Hilo and Hilo Medical Center Retirees, former chairwoman for the American Heart Association Relay for Life, and U.S. Army veteran (WAC). Friends may call 9:30-11 a.m. Sunday (June 18) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Felomino Cawagas of Pahoa; son, Roger Richard (Tina-Marie) Cawagas of Ainaloa; hanai son, Jensen Chin of Pahoa; sisters, Margaret Cupstid of Louisiana and Christine Shirey of Mississippi; one grandson. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Frederick M. Garlinghouse, 54, of Hilo died May 25. Born in Pasadena, Calif., he was a graduate of Oregon State University and the University of the Pacific and theater stage manager. No services held. Survived by mother, Barbara M. Garlinghouse; brothers, James Garlinghouse and Thomas Garlinghouse. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
Robert Lee Kukua, 78, of Holualoa died June 3 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, he was a retired U.S. Air Force senior master sergeant, security officer, bellman at the former Kona Village Resort, coffee farmer, life member of the VFW, volunteer firefighter and member of the Retired Enlisted Association. Service with military honors at 9 a.m. Wednesday (June 14) at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery in Kailua-Kona. Reception to follow at VFW Post 12122, 74-5543 Kaiwi St., in the old Kailua-Kona industrial area. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by wife, Judith Kukua of Holualoa; sons, Robert Kukua Jr. of Dahlonega, Ga., Rod (Diana) Kukua of Huntsville, Texas, and Ryan Kukua of Holualoa; brother, Nalani (Terry) Kukua of Holualoa; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sheldon W. Navor, 40, of Hilo died May 15 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a construction laborer and member of Hawaii Laborer’s Union, Local 368. Friends may call 5-9 p.m. Friday (June 16) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 7 p.m. Cremation to follow. Friends also may call 1-4 p.m. Saturday (June 17) at the Hilo breakwall for a memorial gathering. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Taeia Costa of Honolulu; companion, Mechelle Kaipo of Hilo; sons, Stylar (Mathew) Kaipo-Navor, Slyder “Maka” (Courtney) Kaipo-Navor, Shawnen Kaipo-Navor and Sagejen Kaipo-Navor of Hilo; daughters, Saffire Kaipo-Navor and Shantasia Kaipo-Navor of Hilo; stepdaughter, Brittnie (Justin) Drane of Honolulu; parents, Vicente and Margaret Navor of Hilo; brothers, Vicente (Kealani) Navor of Kamuela and Eugene (Michelle) Navor of Hilo; sisters, Jadine Navor, Zenia (Zack) Aguiar and Pamela Navor-Hughes of Hilo; 36 hanai children, three stepgrandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Rupert Hiromu Uratani, 72, of Hakalau died June 3 at home. Born in Hawaii, he was a retired U.S. Army master sergeant. Private services held. Survived by wife, Myo Cha Uratani of Hilo; daughters, Leatrice Kitamura of Hilo and Jennifer (Dwayne) Hamasaki of Seattle; brother, Ronald (Sharon) Uratani of Pepeekeo; sisters, Margaret Yaye Fournier of Anchorage, Alaska, and Helen Uratani and Ella Uratani of Hakalau; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Myra Sachie Nakashima Yoneda, 52, of Hilo died May 24 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, she was a former KTA cashier. Friends may call 4-5 p.m. Saturday (June 17) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by husband, Arthur “Ata” Yoneda of Hilo; daughters, Kayleen “Kimi” Yoneda and Leycie Yoneda of Hilo; parents, Calvin and Shirley Nakashima of Hilo; sister, Darlene (Darrell Argel) Mendonca of Pepeekeo; brother, Tracy (Christy) Nakashima of Las Vegas; grandmother, Hisako Ikeda of Hilo; grandson, Titan Yoneda of Hilo; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
