Edward Michael Cootey, 78, of Waimea died Aug. 4 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua in Honokaa. He was born in Waimea. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Waimea. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Private burial to follow. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by sister, Del (Charmaine) Cootey of Kaneohe; brothers, Joseph Cootey Jr. of Hawaiian Acres and Timothy (Delores) Cootey of Waimea; sister-in-law, Yvonne Cootey of Waimea; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Tautala Ki Mamana Tangi Ki Vahanoa Ahonima, 54, of Pahoa died Aug. 1 at home. Born in Fatai, Tonga, he was a mason and member of Church of Tonga. All-night visitation and service will begin at 6 p.m. Friday (Aug. 18) at Church of Tonga in Keaau. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 19) at Alae Cemetery. Survived by wife, Louisa Feleunga-Ahonima; children, Ana (Lacey) Ahonima, Tala (Kawla) Ahonima, Lopeti Nisa, Sateki Nisa, Vasitai (Tapena) Tuitupou, Tevita (Jasmine) Nisa and Onika Nisa; 12 grandchildren; brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Alan David Delatorre, 72, of Kailua-Kona died July 21 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honokaa, he was a grocery clerk for Sack N Save, landscaper for Hawaii Island Lawns, janitor for JW Cleaning Systems, cook for KTA Super Stores in Kailua-Kona and member of the Church of Christ. Wake service and all-night vigil 6 p.m. will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 15) at the family’s home, 76-6165 Plumeria Rd., Kailua-Kona. Burial 11 a.m. Wednesday (Aug. 16) at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by wife, Marina Delatorre of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Alvina Sagun of Kailua-Kona; daughter-in-law, Helen Delatorre of Kailua-Kona; brother, Glenn Delatorre of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Laverne Acosta of Honolulu, Sandy (David) Rapoza and Valerie Elbow of Hilo; three grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Rosalina Geronimo Gaspar, 91, of Paauilo died July 3 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua in Honokaa. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she was a retired housekeeper for the former Ritz-Carlton resort and member of St. Columba Episcopal Church. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 19) at St. James Episcopal Church in Waimea. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at St. Columba Episcopal Cemetery in Paauilo. Lunch to follow at St. Joseph Paauilo Church Hall. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Remy (Shirley) Gaspar, Jerry (Mila) Gaspar and Wilfred (Delia) Gaspar of Paauilo; daughter, Mary Jane (Boni) Castro of Paauilo; sister, Alfreda S. Geronimo of Philippines; sister-in-law, Rosaria Tabucbuc of Paauilo; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Joanne “Jojo” (Samson) De Leon, 68, of Papaikou died June 28. Born in Honolulu, she was a housekeeper, including at the former Kona Bay Resort, a devout Christian and member of New Hope-Hilo Church. Celebration of life 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 12) at Mohouli Park in Hilo. Casual attire. Condolences to: P.O. Box 1013, Mountain View, HI 96771. Survived by husband, John De Leon; brother, JR. Samson; children, Davlynn Samson, Daisy Tilton and Troy Samson; stepchildren, Deanna De Leon Tampos, Jonnise De Leon Lui, Keone De Leon, Kaulana DeLeon and Uilani De Leon Kailiwai; grandaughter-caregiver Ti‘ade Samson; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Manual Acupan, 80, of Keaau died June 12 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center in Hilo. Born in the Philippines, he was a farmer and vegetable gardener. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Service at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery, New Section, followed by lunch at Lam’s Garden Restaurant. Survived by wife, Carlina Acupan of Keaau; children, Paulino (Nita) Acupan, Arnel (Marites) Acupan, Cristina Acupan and Gina (Roberto) Ganir of Keaau, Eliza (Jerry) Queja of Philippines; siblings, Dominga Robles, Carlos Acupan, Domingo Acupan and Andres Acupan of Kauai, Maria Cacal of Honolulu; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Roy Masashi Aratani, 80, of Hilo died May 6 at Life Care Center of Hilo. He was a retired machinist at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and a U.S. Army veteran. Inurnment 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) in Honolulu. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughters, Carrie Inouye, Tracey Takahashi and Kelli Matsushima; seven grandchildren. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Joseph Robert Ah Choy Sr., 92, of Ookala died June 17 at home. Born in Papaaloa, he was a retired heavy equipment operator for the former Hamakua Sugar Co., member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Laupahoehoe, and member/volunteer of Hawaii County Senior Program. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial 11:30 a.m. at Alae Cemetery, Section K. Survived by children, Deanna Ah Choy of Waimea, Joseph (Pauline) Ah Choy Jr. of Papaaloa, Alverna Ballesteros of Hilo and Ivan (Bernadette) Ah Choy of Ookala; brother, Ernest (Annie Mae) Ah Choy of Pearl City, Oahu; 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Andrew “Andy” M. Aquino, 79, of Hilo died July 9 at home. He a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Locals 1245 and 639, a member of Hilo Elks No. 759, Keaau Eagles No. 3642 and Seniors Softball League who loved softball, surfing and driving his 1956 Pontiac station wagon. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life service at 11 a.m. Survived by wife, Lynne Aquino of Hilo; sons, Brian (Mary) Aquino of San Diego and Aaron Aquino of Grover Beach, Calif.; two grandsons. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Craig “Gabby” Fujio Funada, 67, of Hilo died July 7 at home. He was a retired county maintenance worker who owned a general contracting business. Private services held July 26. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by his wife, Phyllis Funada; brother, Glenn Funada; brothers-in-law, Alan (Leanne) Liu and Randal Liu of Kauai; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Judith Ann Fekete, 82, of Kailua-Kona died July 13 at home. Born in Long Beach, Calif., she was a retired executive secretary for the former Hewlett-Packard Co. and member of Daifukuji Soto Mission. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at Daifukuji Soto Mission in Honalo. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Aloha attire; no koden (monetary gifts). Memorial donations to Daifukuji Soto Mission. Survived by brother, Bruce Ferguson of Long Beach; eight nieces and nephews; cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Michael Dean Pepple, 79 of Volcano died June 3 in Hawaii. Born Kansas City, Mo., he was a retired auto mechanic. Visitation 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. For video livestream, log on to Dodo Mortuary website under decedent name Michael Dean Pepple. Survived by son, Ryan (Dionne) Pepple of Honolulu; stepdaughter, Celine of Honolulu; daughters, Lisa Pepple and Lea Pepple of Honolulu; brother, Dennis Lee (Janet) Pepple of Colorado; sisters, Julia Ann (Harry) Hill of Wyoming, Peggy DeVaul and Kathy (Chuck) of Colorado, Sherry McClain of Texas, Carol (Jim) Lewis of Arizona and Jeannie (Jim) Koskimaki of Idaho; six grandchildren and a great-grandchild; a cousin, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Francisco Abadilla Jr., 64, of Keaau died June 21 at Hilo Medical Center. Born on Molokai, he was a retired machine and heavy equipment operator and member of New Hope Church Hilo. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday (July 29) at New Hope Church Hilo, 840 Kupulau Rd. Celebration of life and fellowship from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aloha attire; flowers and lei welcome. Survived by daughter, Annie (Cody) Abadilla-Alvarez of Keaau; sons, Joey (Lana) Abadilla of Papaikou and Jason (Keala) Abadilla of Hilo; siblings, April Ann (Mark) Kealamakia of Waimea, Phillip (Jean) Abadilla Sr. of Ainaloa, George (Gwen) Abadilla of Kurtistown, Samantha (James) Thomas of Orchidland Estates, Sam (Tanya) Abadilla of Oregon, Faustino (Tawnya) Abadilla of Orchidland Estates, Sheldon (Lisa) Bastatas, Duke (Toni Jen) Bastatas, Zachary (Christina) Bastatas and Priscilla (Daniel) Caluya of Oahu; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Jeanette Oandasan Arellano, 43, of Kailua-Kona died July 3 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Wahiawa, Oahu, she was on stocking team 1 at Walmart and formerly a health and beauty department manager. All-night vigils Thursday, Aug. 3, and Friday, Aug. 4 at her residence, 77-6519 Seaview Circle, Kailua-Kona. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kailua-Kona. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by fiancé, Kawailehua Haleamau of Kona; mother, Virginia Arellano of Kona; sisters, Joy Arellano of California, Jenna Arellano and Jeri (Mayvelyn) Arellano of Kona; brothers, Mario (Esperanza) Arellano of Kona, John (Madelyn) Arellano of Honolulu, Stanley (Janiza) Arellano of Seattle, James (Shannon) Arellano, Percy Arellano and Wayne Arellano of Kona; eight grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

David Leroy Becker, 84, of Honokaa died June 26 in Kaneohe, Oahu. Born in South Gate, Calif., he was the longtime publisher of the Hamakua Times and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. Private services held. Survived by life partner, Paul Takamatsu; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Julie “Neneng” Bautista, 49, of Hilo died June 28. Born in Pagsanjan Laguna, Philippines, she was a fashionista. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday, July 28, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 6 p.m. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday, July 29, at Alae Cemetery, New Section. Survived by partner, Freddy, of Hawaii; children, Rose Ann and Joe Kevin of Philippines, Judie of Hawaii; a grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Patrick Gabriel Aiona Sr., 71, of Hilo died July 8 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was president of Aiona Car Sales, a member of Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association, Rotary Club of South Hilo, Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, Piihonua Homestead Community Association, Young Men’s Institute and multiple Catholic Churches in East Hawaii. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Friday (July 21) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no koden (monetary gifts). Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by wife, Annette Aiona of Hilo; sons, Patrick (Cyn Desha) Aiona Jr. of Hilo and Shawn Aiona of Honolulu; daughter, Heather (Daniel Rhodes) Aiona of Hilo; siblings, Jane Aganus of Waimea, Rosemarie Billie (Andy) Baclig of Hilo, Joanne Peralta of Washington state, William (Micci) Aiona of Waimea, James (Carol) Aiona of Hilo, Cosie (Curtis) Sasaki of California and Mark (Tammy) Aiona of Kona; sisters-in-law, Yolanda Aiona of Hilo and Myrna Aiona of Maui; five grandchildren; an aunt, nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

John Gaines, 74 of Hawaii Island died June 25. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.