Ernest Patrick Montibon, 55, of Waikoloa, died Oct. 14 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Hilo, he was a maintenance worker for Kuhio Golf and Beach Club in Waikoloa. Celebration of life to be held at a later date. Preceded in death by mother Estrellita Lorraine “Ciana” Harper. Survived by sons Brandon Kauka (Krystal) Montibon and Patrick Kauka (Queene) Montibon, both of Waikoloa; hanai son Kalae Keka (Desiree) Belt; granddaughters Mahina and Talia Perreira Kauka; hanai grandsons Damien, Daniel and Donovan Keka Reyes-Belt; the Alidon and Montibon Ohana; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Linda Hyung Yik Beer, 83, of Hilo died July 8 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Seoul, South Korea, she was a seamstress and owner of Sew Wonderful, worked at the former Smart Wear and member of Hilo United Methodist Church, Hilo Korean Methodist Church and Kamana Senior Center. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 28) at Hilo United Methodist Church. Celebration of life at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by daughter, Judy Junko Beer of Hilo; sisters, Hyung-cheon of Seoul, Hyung-ye Kim and Hyung-soon Kim of Incheon, South Korea; brother, Jeong-jo Kim of Incheon; sister-in-law, Delma McKinney of Victoria, Minn.; brother-in-law, Dannie (Brenda) Beer of Clarksburg, W.Va.; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Richard George Harbottle, 79, of Honokaa died Sept. 29 in Honokaa. Born on Oahu, he was a U.S. Army veteran. No services. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by children, Heather Ann Harbottle, Amberly (Doug) Leomele Harbottle-Noll and Richard (Eunice) Keith Harbottle; sister, Eliberta Harbottle; eight grandchildren; great-granchildren, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Norma Jean Schatze (Kamps) Hanson, 76, of Pepeekeo died in Sun Prairie, Wis. Born in Wisconsin, she was a retired nurse and fan of the Wisconsin Badgers, Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Christ Lutheran Church, 595 Kapiolani St. in Hilo. Luncheon to follow. Survived by husband, Donald Hanson; children, Brett (Diane) Hanson, Christopher (Jeannie Hanson) and Michael (Janell Kellet) Hanson; siblings, Donovan (Barbara) Kamps, Marjorie (Fred) Dorn, Janis (Don) Selger, Beverly Hilgert; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

William Ong Yet Chong, 74, of Hilo died Aug. 26 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired Waiakea High School teacher and had taught at Hilo High School. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Cherlyn Chong of Hilo; sons, Richard (Melissa) Chong of Kihei, Maui, Patrick (Tanya) Chong and Michael Chong of Hilo; mother, Helen Chong of Mililani, Oahu; sisters, Helen (Dr. Tadao) Nagashima of Hilo, Darlene (Gary) Hamakawa of Waipio Gentry, Oahu, Jerrilyn (Ronald) Doi of Mililani, Oahu; eight grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Louise Jessie Christian, 74, of Kailua-Kona died Oct. 10 in Kealakekua. Born in Algiers, Algeria, she was a waitress. Private services. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by husband, Barry; daughter, Nicole (Joseph) Frediani of San Francisco. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Chrystal Melissa Arceneaux, 49, of Kailua-Kona died Sept. 15 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Orange, Calif., she was an office administrator and dispatcher for Kona Transportation Co., retail salesperson for Jam’s World, customer service agent for Aloha Insurance and was in public relations for the Palm Desert (Calif.) Chamber of Commerce. Services at a later date. Survived by husband, Damien Arceneaux of Kailua-Kona; mother, Anita Pierce of Kailua-Kona; father, Franklin Pierce of New Mexico; brother, Brandon (Lisa Ann) Pierce of Waipahu, Oahu; sister, Allison Pierce of Captain Cook; two nieces and two nephews; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Youichi Fujii, 90, of Kealakekua died Sept. 4 at Fely’s Care Home. Born in Honalo, he was a coffee farmer. No services. Survived by sisters, Jean Nakagawa of Wahiawa, Oahu, and Betsy Creech of California; brothers, Robert (Clara) Fujii of California and Aldo (Joyce) Fujii of Mililani, Oahu; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Clinton Keliikouola Cariaga, 60, of Waimea died July 23 at Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Honokaa, he was a tire salesman for Lex Brodie’s Tire Company and Goodyear Tires. Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at New Hope Church in Waimea. Luncheon to follow. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Denaise Cariaga of Waimea; daughters, Iwalani (Donovan) Roque and Noelani Cariaga of Waimea; sons, B.J. Delos Santos and Clinton Cariaga of Waimea; sisters, Kimberly Cariaga and Michelle (Doyle) Domingo of Waimea; brothers, Benjamin (Heidi) Cariaga of Napoopoo and Nathan (Jane) Cariaga of Pahoa; 11 grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Alan Alvarez, 64, of Pahoa died Aug. 30 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a construction supervisor and U.S. Army veteran. Visitation 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 21 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at noon. Urn burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Survived by wife, Barbara Jean Alvarez of Pahoa; daughters, Chential (Robert) Santos, Dione (Jesse) Pacheco, Alexis (Kawehi) Alvarez and Phoebe Aila of Pahoa; sons, Alec (Brittany) Alvarez, Tyrel Andrews and Edward Williams of Pahoa; hanai children, Junior K. Santiago Jr. and Bobo James Souza Asuncion; brothers, Fernando Alvarez, William Alvarez, Anthony Alvarez, Wayne “Cody” (Annie) Alvarez of Hilo, Charles (Viola) Bargas and Wilbur Alvarez; sisters, Mildred Alvarez of Hilo, Irene (Bully) Flores of Pahoa, Caroline (Salvador) Lamelas of New Mexico, Joanna (Lyndell) Alvarez-Logan, Renee (Rocky) Abadilla and Darlene (Chico) Marrero; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Alan Alvarez, 64, of Pahoa died Aug. 30 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a construction supervisor and U.S. Army veteran. Visitation 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 21 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at noon. Urn burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Survived by wife, Barbara Jean Alvarez of Pahoa; daughters, Chential (Robert) Santos, Dione (Jesse) Pacheco, Alexis (Kawehi) Alvarez and Phoebe Aila of Pahoa; sons, Alec (Brittany) Alvarez, Tyrel Andrews and Edward Williams of Pahoa; hanai children, Junior K. Santiago Jr. and Bobo James Souza Asuncion; brothers, Fernando Alvarez, William Alvarez, Anthony Alvarez, Wayne “Cody” (Annie) Alvarez of Hilo, Charles (Viola) Bargas and Wilbur Alvarez; sisters, Mildred Alvarez of Hilo, Irene (Bully) Flores of Pahoa, Caroline (Salvador) Lamelas of New Mexico, Joanna (Lyndell) Alvarez-Logan, Renee (Rocky) Abadilla and Darlene (Chico) Marrero; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Robert “Bobby” Lee Blas, 77, of Keaau died Sept. 20 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired construction laborer, U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran and member of Koa Puna Motorcyle Club. Private services held. Survived by wife, Junelle Blas of Keaau; daughter, Pamela (Thomas Tom III) Blas Tom of Keaau; brothers, Francis (Beverly) Blas of Keaau, Eusebio Blas of Volcano and Phillip Blas of Keaau; sister, Blossom (Dana) Rice of California; a grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Kenneth Ellis Bragdon, 61, of Mountain View died Sept. 23 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Kansas, he was a graphic artist and graduate of University of Kansas. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by partner, Vincent Mansapit of Mountain View; father, Jerry E. Bragdon of Hilo; three aunts and five uncles; cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Salvador Leorin, 82, of Naalehu died Aug. 23 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pahala, he was a retired sugar processor for the former Ka‘u Sugar Co. and groundskeeper for Punaluu Bake Shop. Celebration of life and graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Naalehu Community Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by daughter, Tia (John Ceron) Leorin of California; son, Chad (Wendly) Leorin of Florida; sisters, Ramona Ponce of Pahala and Ceasaria Salmo of Naalehu; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Roderick “Rod” James Akui, 70, of Hilo died Aug. 25 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was employed at Big Island Toyota. Celebration of life noon Saturday (Oct. 7) at Carlsmith Beach Park. Casual attire. Survived by daughter, Rachel Ann Napualani Akui of Ainaloa; son, Keolamaikeakua (Lola) Akui of Hilo; sister, Cynthia DeCoito of Hilo; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Joshua Kyle Kulanakila Andrade, 29, of Pahoa died Sept. 3, in Hilo. He worked at Hilo Medical Center. Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 30) at Sure Foundation Church, 16-1592 Pohaku Circle in Keaau. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by fiancée, Tee Cortez; parents, Joseph III and Sandra Lehua Andrade; brother, Joseph Andrade IV; three children and another child on the way. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Leina‘ala Teruya Drummond, 77, of Volcano died Sept. 18 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Puunene, Maui, she was Miss Hawaii 1964, the image of “Pualani” the iconic Hawaiian Airlines logo, a hula dancer in Danny Kaleikini’s Kahala Hilton show, co-owner of the former Ian’s Restaurant and Deli in Pukalani, Maui, Maui County council member 1990-1992, founding program director at Hawaii Family Forum, Realtor and ordained minister. Celebration of life 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Kamaole Beach III on Maui. Paddle out at 11 a.m. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by son, Kawika Drummond; daughter, Christina Drummond; brother, Asa Teruya; sisters, Leona Asako (John) Medeiros, Iwalani (Benjamin) Bosque, Doreen (Lee) Yamashita, Darlyn Atay and Cindy Saffery; sister-in-law, Gina Teruya; a granddaughter. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Zelma Virginia Ray Aluague, 81, of Hilo died June 6 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Charleston, S.C., she was a Wellfleet worker for the state of Massachusetts. Private services held. No koden (monetary gifts). Survived by companion, Russel Miyao of Hilo; sons, Alfred Kozik of Fayetteville, N.C., and Anthony Kozik of Michigan; four grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Alexander John Kema Apo, 92, of Hilo died Sept. 10 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Milolii, he was a self-employed professional beach boy in Waikiki, flower farmer, graduate of Kamehameha Schools and U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Celebration of life Saturday, Oct. 28, in Honolulu. Survived by Raymond Bumatay ohana, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Carol Martha Davis, 86, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 13 at home. Born in Papaikou, she was a county housing inspector and elementary school teacher. Visitation 8:30-9:15 a.m. Monday (Sept. 25) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire. Flowers and lei welcome. Survived by daughter, Jacqueline Dixon; sons, Anthony (Asako) Davis, Michael (Rebecca) Davis and John (Megan) Davis; hanai daughter, Christina (Ola) Davis; 12 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.