Johnson Chin Kong Lum, 69, of Keaau died Sept. 7 at home. Born in Fiji, he owned Hobby Garden. Private services held. Survived by wife, Yam Na Lum of Keaau; daughter, Sara Lum of Mountain View; brothers, Jimmy (Gail) Lum and Charlie (Theresa) Lum of Kaneohe, Oahu, Arthur (Lily) Lum of Seattle; sisters, Beryl (Stephen) Wong, Bertha Tam, Eileen (Daniel) Wong and Berry (Peter) Yee of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Sylvia Joyce Ingram Braun, 79, of Laupahoehoe, formerly of Bethlehem, Conn., died Nov. 26 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Fitchburg, Mass., she graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1962, received a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, was a second grade teacher and office administrator, and later volunteered at her church in Torrington, Conn. Celebrations of life at a later date in Hawaii and the mainland. Survived by husband, Jim Braun of Laupahoehoe; daughter, Charlotte (Frank) Musonda of Ellicott City, Md.; brother, David (Jennifer) Ingram of Florida; sister, Alma (Edwin) Hubbell of Tennessee and Cape Cod, Mass.; three grandchildren; nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Mary Elizabeth Nahale, 87, of Holualoa died Nov. 23 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Kohala, she was a housekeeper and member of Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce. Services at a later date. Survived by sons, Charles Nahale of Lahaina, Maui, Dudley Nahale and William Nahale of Holualoa; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Elma Abadilla Domingo, 66, of Hawi died Nov. 12 at home. Born in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she was a housekeeper at Mauna Lani Hotel. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 23) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Additional service and final burial in Philippines. Please wear black and refrain from white or bright colors. Survived by stepmother, Amelia Abadilla of Philippines; brother, Levy (Adelina) Abadilla of Philippines; sisters, Nelie Aguiran of Kapaau, Hermelita (Irvin) Kabei of Kailua-Kona and Lorna (Roman) Gatica of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister-in-law, Ofelia Abadilla of Kailua-Kona; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Lisa Marie Fleury, 60, of Hilo, died Dec 5. She was a staff pharmacist for the former Ululani Pharmacy and a leading knight at the Hilo Elks Lodge No. 759. Private services held. Memorial donations to the Food Basket Inc., 40 Holomua Street, Hilo, HI 96720. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by sisters, Lorraine Fleury of Norwich, Conn., Allison (Kevin) Murphy of Niantic, Conn., and Amy (Adam) Therrien of East Hampton, Conn.; a niece and a nephew. Arrrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Debraline H. Stanley, 71, of Keaau died Nov 21. Born in Kahuku, Oahu, she was a manager with Hawaii Care and Cleaning. Services at a later date. Survived by sons, Paul (Mahea) Stanley and Ammon K. Stanley of Keaau; daughters, Marlo (Eric) Mello of Mountain View, Stephanie (William) Hudnall of Keaau, Luana (Gem) Ahina of Kona and Kaui (Tana Sr.) Stanley of Waimea; daughter-in-law, Marleen Stanley; brothers, C. Puni Kaio and Steven Kaio of Keaau; sisters, Dell-Fin Brooks of Pahoa and Jerilyn Fely of Keaau; 30 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Melvin D. Aki, 85, of Hilo died Dec. 1 at home. Born in Ewa Beach, Oahu, he was a retired security guard former the former HT&T Trucking and enjoyed canoe paddling, walking, fishing, watching sports, and doing yard work. Private services. Survived by wife, Jenedina “Jena” Aki of Honomu; daughter, Cherry Ann Aki of Hilo; hanai son, Kimo Aki of Hilo. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Tomas Ramos Guerrero Sr., 89, of Keaau died Dec. 2 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Burayoc Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a former professor of agriculture at Mariano Marcos State University in the Philippines, security guard at Alii Security and Royal Guard Security, diversified agriculture farmer and member of Annak ti Batac Big Island Chapter. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 13) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by children, Thomas Lynn (Ana Lourdes) Guerrero of Keaau, Hazel Lynn (Liberato Jr.) Alonzo of Kurtistown, Honey Lynn (Karlito Agliam) Guerrero of Keaau, Hannah Lyn (Samuel) Umayas of Hawaiian Paradise Park and Tomas Guerrero Jr. of Keaau; brother, Camilo (Gloria) Guerrero of Hilo; sister, Luisa Paguirigan of Keaau; sisters-in-law, Miriam Guerrero-Dublada of Hilo, Nenita Guerrero of Keaau and Josenia Guerrero of Honokaa; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Nephi Kahalewai Akina Sr., 72, of Hilo died Nov. 12. Born in Hawaii, he was a retired U.S. Army sergeant civilian worker at Pearl Harbor. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Mauka Chapel, 54-208 Hauula Homestead Rd. in Hauula, Oahu. Burial 1 p.m. at Laie Cemetery, 55-710 Wahinepee St. Survived by son, Ryan Kupono Akina; brothers, John K. Akina Sr. and Brian K. Akina; sisters, Clarice K. Stick, Percy Jong and Mayette Fonoimoana; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Michael Y. Asada, 76, of Captain Cook died Nov. 5 in Renton, Wash. Born in Puunene, Maui, he retired from Hawaii Electric Light Co. in customer service, was a member of Daifukuji Soto Mission and president of the Kona Daifukuji Taiko group. Visitation 3-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, at Daifukuji Soto Mission in Honalo. Celebration of life service at 4 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Cindy Asada of Captain Cook; daughter, Lyanne (Drew) O’Connell of Renton, Wash.; hanai son, Chris (Kate) Cantor of Des Moines, Iowa; hanai daughters, Jaynell Cantor of Kent, Wash., and Chauntelle (Landon) Buckingham of Shoreline, Wash.; brother, Richard (Sheryl) Asada of Stevens Point, Wis.; sister, Lynn (Larry) Cook of Clinton, Ark.; sister-in-law, Gail Asada of Kaneohe, Oahu; hanai sisters, Nika Cantor and Glendora (Sis) Guy of Captain Cook; six grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by People’s Memorial of Seattle.

Leopoldo “Leo” Daquep, 73, formerly of Ookala, died Nov. 5 in Paauilo. Born in the Philippines, he was a retired housekeeper at the Fairmont Orchid. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 9) at Ballard Family Mortuary. Service at 10 a.m. Survived by wife, Hermenegilda “Sheila” Daquep; sons, Paulo (Terrilyn) Daquep of Ahualoa, Philip John “PJ” (Jennifer) Daquep of United Kingdom; daughter, Pamela (Roger) Pagaduan of Paauilo; brothers, Antonio “Tony” Irelan of Florida, Nestor (Lelis) Daquep and Rueben (Carol) Daquep of Hilo; sisters, Leonila “Nelly” Guelguel of Keaau, Estrelita “Ester” Alban and Lorna (Robinson) Agdeppa of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Rosita Pasturan, Carmen Tamero and Ludy (Alfonso) Ambat of the Philippines; a grandson, Jayden; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Rosita Ann Joyce, 89, of Keaau died Nov. 15 at home. Born on Molokai, she was a homemaker. Private services held. Survived by sons, Glen Sambueno of Hilo, Michael Joyce and James (Michelle) Joyce of Keaau; daughters, Barbara Alcos, Debra (George) Evangelista and Robin (Artemio Jr.) Sensano of Keaau, Theresa Kamakawiwoole of Hilo, Darlene (Luis) Linares of Honolulu and Crystal Kunishige of Las Vegas; sisters, Mariah Wallet and Carol (Edwin) Coloma of Keaau, Dorothy Wood of Kona; 27 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren and four great-great Grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Herbert “Joe” Joseph Alves Jr., 65, of Hilo died Nov. 4 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a former rubbish man for the City and County of Honolulu and a mechanic. Celebration of life Saturday, Dec. 9, at 1551 Auwae Rd. in Hilo. Contact the family for more information. Survived by children, Francine Molina, Jodee Reyes, Herbert Alves III, Joshua Alves, Jaysha Gardner, Jasmine Gardner and Joseph Gardner; siblings, Crit Perreira, Dale Alves-Whitten, Gail Wright, Laura Gibbons, Paul Alves, Bruce Alves, Michael Alves and Jonathan Alves; seven grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Irene Makaaeae Gomes, 93, of Hilo died Nov. 10 at home. Born in Pepeekeo, she was a public school cafeteria cook and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Wednesday (Dec. 6) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service at 6 p.m. Committal service 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Bernard (Pam) Gomes Jr. of Everett, Wash., and Joseph K. (Elna) Gomes of Hilo; brothers, Sam (Betty) Santos of Albuquerque, N.M., and Roy Santos of Hilo; sisters, Carol (Randal) Nakasato and Laura Cardines of Pepeekeo; brother-in-law, Matsu Uehara of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Gwendolyn Santos of Pepeekeo and Joan Santos of Hatfield, Pa.; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Norman Terumi Iha, 69, of Hilo died Nov. 8 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a food purchasing manager at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel and member of the Tsunami Golf Club and Waiakea Pirates. Private services. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Tessi Iha of Hilo; daughter, Candice (Paul) Wendt of Phoenix; son, Randall Iha of Phoenix; sister, Christine Iha of Hilo; cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

John “Junior” “Drake” Freitas Adrian Jr., 81, of Hilo died Nov. 11 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired heavy equipment operator for Yamada &Sons Inc., U.S. Navy Seabee and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran, member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and founding member of the Big Island Early Irons Car Club. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Graveside urn committal service 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at St. Anthony Catholic Church Cemetery in Laupahoehoe. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Andrea Adrian of Hilo; son, Chad (Julie) Adrian of Mountain View; daughter, Chantel (Sean Pedrina) Adrian of Laupahoehoe; brother-in-law, Jack (Lois) Rouse of Moravia, N.Y.; four grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Lucille J. Hookano, 78, of Hilo died Nov. 9. Born in Hawaii, she was a retired senior center receptionist. Celebration of life 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday (Dec. 1) at Lihikai Hawaiian Cultural Center, 74 Onekahakaha Rd. in Hilo. Survived by sons, Keoki Hookano and Keoni Hookano; daughters, Sui-lan Hookano and Piilani Hookano; brothers, Chico Fernandez and Clyde Ammons; sister, Sylvia Fernandez Huffey; 17 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Charlene Ilima Thomas Chiquita, 82, of Mountain View died Nov. 13 at Hilo Medical Center. She was a retired homemaker and deaconess of the Hilo Seventh-day Adventist Church. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Urn burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Survived by husband, George Chiquita Jr. of Mountain View; children, Tammie (Dwayne) Cypriano and George (Sheryl) Chiquita III; siblings, Jill (Tom) Miller, Ronnette Thomas, Maurice (Jiranan) Thomas, Heidi Thomas, Wolfgang Thomas, Eva (Windell) Vickers, Rosie Morikawa and Eduart Morikawa; eight grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Vincent “Vince” “Vicente” Abraham Jr., 79, of Hilo died Nov. 12 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Wailuku Maui, he worked for Ken’s House of Pancakes in Hilo and was a U.S. Army veteran. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by wife, May Abraham of Hilo; son, Troy Abraham; daughter, Meghan (Tyson) Perreira; sister, Kathleen Curtis of California; brother, Derwin Villaren of Maui; a granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Lawrence Shoji Hatayama, 87, of Hilo died Oct. 29 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Olaa, he was co-owner of the former Truck and Trailer Service Inc., a member of Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission and U.S. Army veteran. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by son, Neal (Jo-Ann) Hatayama of Hilo; brother, Kenichi Hatayama of Hilo; sisters, Patsy Umeno of California and Janice Manalili of Kona; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.