Alexander “Alika” James Enos, 74, of Honaunau died July 5 at home. Born in Kealakekua, he was a retired electrical contractor and U.S. Army veteran. Private services at a later date. Survived by wife, Sandra Enos of Honaunau; daughters, Kanani Enos of Honaunau and Joy Enos of Austin, Texas; son, Ikaika Enos of Fort Collins, Colo.; four brothers; 11 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Lora Lee Lapenia, 53, of Pepeekeo died May 31 at home. Born in Hilo, she served over 25 years at the Hawaii State Capitol during several administrations, and was an avid lover of traveling and Broadway musicals. Visitation 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 22, at Dodo Mortuary. Service at noon. Survived by parents, Ernesta and Eusebio Lapenia Jr.; sister, Leona Longakit; nephews, Kwaylen and Kanen Longakit; aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Thomas H.K. McCandless Sr., 69, of Keaau died June 22. He was born in Seattle. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by daughters, Francina Akalaonu and Brandy McCandless; son, Christopher H.K. McCandless; sisters, Helen Ferry, Thelma Teixeira and Madeline Hiram; half-brother, Clifford Figueroa; half-sister Marie Miller; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Gilbert Pacheco Benevides Jr., 64, of Mountain View died June 22 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was an auto mechanic, classic car collector, game bird breeder, handyman, U.S. Army veteran, volunteer for Special Olympics and member of Saint Theresa Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council 15952 Ka ‘Aha O Kana Meleama. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 8-10 a.m. Thursday, July 20, at Saint Theresa Catholic Church in Mountain View. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Mary Lou Benevides of Mountain View; daughter, Ashley Benevides of Mountain View; son, Kenrick Benevides of Mountain View; mother, Marie Benevides of Hilo; sisters, Natalie Chaves and Yvonne (Paul) Caitano of Hilo; in-laws, Bernie (Darrell) Gillis of Mountain View, Edward Souza, Damian (Kelly Roberts) Mattos and Kevin Mattos of Hilo, Nathan (Ipyana) Mattos of Keaau, Kathleen (Preston Sr.) Mendoza of Las Vegas, Michael (Lisa) Taylor of Indiana; hanai mother, Fanny Gouveia of Kona; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Janet Mae Chavaries, 84, of Hilo died June 27 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a cook for Goya’s, Mino’s and Koji’s lunch shops in Hilo. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Burial 1 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Survived by companion, Eugene Fernandez of Hilo; children, Matthew (Claudette) Chavaries of Keaau, Tara Chavaries and Eric (Betty) Chavaries of Hilo; brothers, John (Joyce) DeCoito Jr. of Pahoa, Patrick (Charlotte) DeCoito, George (Christy) DeCoito, Russell (Toshiko) DeCoito of Hilo; brother-in-law, John Kepa of Pahoa; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Breheda Salinas Aiona, 87, of Kapaau died June 4 at home. Born in Pepeekeo, she was a professional waitress at the Mauna Kea Beach, Hapuna Beach Prince and former Naniloa hotels and member of International Longshore and Warehouse Union, and Fil-Am Women’s Softball League. Celebration of life gathering at a later date. Survived by sons, Martin (Lynette) Ellazar of Kailua-Kona, Robert (Debbie) Ellazar of Makapala, Shannon (Emely) Aiona of Kauai and Jessie Aiona of Kapaau; brother, Jose (Maria) Salinas of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Julita (Rudy) Silan of San Diego, Rita Daniel of Wyoming and Gloria Grider of Hilo; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Shiela Kazuyo (Kaneshiro) Echevary, 77, of Honolulu, formerly of Honokaa, died April 23 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. She was born in Honokaa. Private memorial service held June 27 at Mililani Memorial Park &Mortuary, where she will be buried. Survived by children, Sharlene (Nolan) Tamashiro, Sheryl (Mark Fukeda) Kochi and Anson (Michelle) Echevary; significant other, Albert Rambaoa; his children, Aileen (Mike) Rambaoa, Laura (Gordon) Bright and Cheryl (Tyron) Kitashima; siblings, Katherine Kiyabu, Leora Haitsuka and Timothy (Mary- Ellen) Kaneshiro; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Yasuko Arakaki Matsunaga, 91, of Portland, Ore., formerly of Hilo, died Dec. 18, 2022, in Portland. Born in Kekaha, Kauai, she was a retired kindergarten teacher on Hawaii Island, Hawaii State Teacher of the Year in 1974, UH-Hilo instructor and mentor of future teachers, member of Hilo United Methodist Church, and a founder of the Peanut Butter Ministry meals program in Hilo. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Memorial will be held in Hilo on Friday, July 14, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Service at 11 a.m. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). For more info, see https://www.dodomortuary.com/obits. Survived by son, Peter (Doris) Matsunaga; daughter, Robyn (Bob) Wagner; sister, Mae Chong; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Curtis Arthur Lea, 62, of Kailua-Kona died April 4 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Fresno, Calif., he was a chef at the Fairmont Orchid and member of Lifewater Church and American Culinary Federation. Celebration of life service 10 a.m. Saturday, July 8, at Lifewater Church in Kealakekua. A mainland service is scheduled for Saturday, July 22, in Shaver Lake, Calif. Survived by wife, Lisa Lea of Kailua-Kona; son, Alika Lea of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Addi Lea of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Susan (Bill Boyce) of Avila Beach, Calif., Elizabeth (Gary) Theriault of Kailua-Kona and Sandra Lea of Fresno; stepmother, Phyllis Lea of Fresno; two nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Raymond “RD” Kaluhimoku Sr., 70, of Waimea died May 28 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a security supervisor for Hawaii Protective Association, pastor for His Highest Praise Church in Waimea, member of Waimea Door of Faith Church, Hawaii Army National Guard veteran and Waimea Community Association basketball and Little League Baseball coach. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (July 1) at Waimea Door of Faith Church, 65-1343 Kawaihae Road in Waimea. Celebration of life 10 a.m.-noon. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Doreen Kaluhimoku; children, Raylene (Kip) Lincoln, Raynette (Emerson Souza) Kaluhimoku, Raychelle (Augie) Agustin and Raymond (Heather) Kaluhimoku Jr.; siblings, Zarita Cabreros, Greg (Charlotte) Delacerna, Sharon Delacerna, Vanny (Pete) Quichocho and Benita (Ron) Maganis; hanai sister, Leina (Carter) Carvalho; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Stanley “Stan” Takeshi Fujimoto, 71, of Aurora Colo., formerly of Honokaa, died Jan. 30 at home. He was a United Airlines retiree, a U.S. Army sergeant and Vietnam War veteran and 1969 graduate of Honokaa High School Class of 1969. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, at Honokaa Hongwaji Hall, 45-516 Lehua St. No koden (monetary gifts); face masks recommended. Survived by son, Sean Fujimoto of Denver; daughter, Lindsey (Jon) Mullica of Parker, Colo.; mother, Fujie Fujimoto of Honokaa, brothers, Scott (Ilima) Fujimoto and Wesley (Audrey) Fujimoto of Honokaa; a grandson; three aunts; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Daniel Joseph Naehu Kahakelii, 88, of Hilo died Feb. 27 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired aircraft mechanic and U.S. Marine Corps gunnery sergeant who served in the Korean and Vietnam wars, member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Hilo Lodge No. 759, and Pu‘uwai Opio Seniors Softball League. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Friday (June 30) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Urn committal services to follow at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by daughters, Cathryn Ululani (Kimo) Turner and Jeanne Aulani (Mervin) Cash of Honolulu, Ellen Mahealani (Clifford) Feliciano of Portland, Ore.; sons, Donald Keoni (Jada) Kahakelii of Honolulu and Joseph (Kelly) Shadle of Iowa; stepson, Robert Harrison of Oahu; sisters, Mercy Oliveira and Emma Kiyan of Hilo; brother, Felward Kahakelii of Hilo; 21 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Pearl York Lin Chong, 96, of Honolulu, formerly of Waimea, died May 24 in Honolulu. Born in Waipio Valley, she was retired from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Private services held. Survived by son, John Chong of Oregon; daughter, Jean (Cleve) Okamura of Honolulu; brother, Delbert Chang of Hilo; two grandsons; five nieces and three nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Earl R. Alameida Sr., 90, of Hilo died April 10 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired Honolulu Fire Department firefighter and U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Hilo service and celebration of life gathering 10 a.m. Wednesday (June 28) at Ballard Family Mortuary. Oahu Mass service 9 a.m. Saturday at St Roch Catholic Church in Kahuku. Celebration of life to follow at 10:30 a.m. at Malaekahana Beach Park in Kahuku. The family is requesting those attending either Hilo or Oahu gatherings to RSVP to Vivian Salzman at (808) 799-0597 or Earl Alameida Jr. at (808) 781-3019. Survived by sons, Earl (Carolyn) Alameida Jr. of Haleiwa, Oahu, Vince (Stacey) Alameida of Los Alamitos, Calif., Vearl (Marta) Alameida of Westminster, Calif., and Eric (Corrinne) Alameida of Ewa Beach, Oahu; daughters, Edythe (Edward) Green of Kaneohe, Oahu, Vivian (Mark) Salzman of Keaau, Ernestine (Lawrence) Correa of Hauula, Oahu, and Vachelle Heyward of Mililani, Oahu; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Breheda Salinas Aiona, 87, of Kapaau died June 4 at home. Born in Pepeekeo, she was a professional waitress at the Mauna Kea Beach, Hapuna Beach Prince and former Naniloa, hotels, and a member of the International Longshore and Warehouse Uunion and Fil-Am Women’s Softball League. Celebration of life gathering at a later date. Survived by sons, Martin (Lynette) Ellazar of Kailua-Kona, Robert (Debbie) Ellazar of Makapala, Shannon (Emely) Aiona of Kauai and Jessie Aiona of Kapaau; brother, Jose (Maria) Salinas of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Julita (Rudy) Silan of San Diego, Rita Daniel of Wyoming and Gloria Grider of Hilo; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Wendy Andrade Fausset, 60, of Euless, Texas, formerly of Hawaii Island, died May 21 in Texas. Born in Pahala; she was a medical chart auditor for Christus Health. No services. No koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sons, Justin (Jessica) Fausset of Denton, Texas, and Jonathan (Casey) Fausset of Fort Worth, Texas; sister, Laurie Andrade of Hilo; brothers, Clement (Carla) Andrade and Jerod (Mercy) Andrade of Pahala, Heath (Donella Serrao) Andrade of Hilo and Veedal Andrade of Kona; three grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Robert Shizuo Kimura, 70, of Hilo died June 10 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Laupahoehoe, he was a U.S. Navy Vietnam War veteran. No services. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by siblings, Joyce (Paul) Osborn of Columbia, Calif., Jasmine (Pete Bettinger) Kimura of El Cajon, Calif., and Sheldon (Yumiko) Kimura of Mililani, Oahu; hanai brother, Paul (Joey) Lee of Keaukaha; an aunt; a nephew and two nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Christopher Agorastos II, 84, of Waikii died May 25 at home. Born in San Mateo, Calif., he owned Waikii Electric. Celebration of life will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 25, at Pukalani Stables in Waimea. Aloha attire. Survived by wife, Leslie Agorastos of Waikii; children, Kirsten (Steven Vaden) Agorastos of Monterey, Calif., Nicholas (Cherisse) Agorastos of Waikii andJock (Stephen Kazanjian) Agorastos of Kawaihae; three grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Randy Jon Crowell, 70, of Holualoa died April 22 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale. Born in Tacoma, Wash., He was a manager for Certified Pest Control, also managed Hawaii Island Humane Society in Kona and was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. Private services. Survived by wife, Deborah Crowell of Holualoa; sons, Jon Crowell of Hawaii Island and Jacob Crowell of Holualoa; daughter, Samantha (Jacob) Hampton of Holualoa; brother, Gerry (Dianne) Crowell of Arizona; three grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.