Obituaries for May 14

Juan Bartolome Agpaoa, 88, of Keaau died March 24 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Loaog City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a self-employed papaya farmer and member of First Born Temple Church in Hilo. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday (May 19) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Services at 6 p.m. Visitation again 8-10 a.m. Saturday (May 20) at First Born Temple. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial at Homelani Memorial Park. Ilima section. Survived by wife, Isabel M. Agpaoa of Keaau; sons, Emilio (Marisol) Agpaoa and Gerry (Mary Liezl) Agpaoa of Keaau, Melicio (Angelita) Agpaoa of Honolulu; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for May 12

Margaret Fernandes, 89, of Hilo died April 19 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired Big Island manager for National Car Rental. Fellowship 4:30 p.m. Thursday (May 18) at Ballard Family Mortuary. Service at 5:30 p.m. Survived by sons, Bill (Sandy) Sidman of San Clemente, Calif., John (Phyllis) Sidman of Big Bear, Calif., and Mike (Shirley) Sidman of Mountain View; daughter, Heather (Mike) Porcase of Jacksonville, Fla.; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for May 11

Zachary Aranaydo, 61, of Waimea died March 11 on Oahu. He was a surfer and surfboard designer and shaper, owner of Pacific Surf Designs and Aranaydo Surfboard and Repair. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 27, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire; no large floral arrangements, lei preferred. Survived by wife, Alfreda Hart of Waimea; daughter, Tyanna (Kilinahe Grace) Aranaydo of Waimea; brothers, Andre (Lorene) Aranaydo, Howard (Marilyn) Aranaydo of Keaau, Kevin (Nora) Aranaydo of Pahoa; sister, Christy (Don) Coloma of Keaau; hanai sister, Trisha Nuses of Honokaa; mother-in-law Caroline Hart of Honokaa; brothers-in-law, Presley (Debbie) Hart, Kyle (Desiree) Hart of Honokaa; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Obituaries for May 10

Lillian Jean Abrams, 69, of Hilo died April 21 at home. Born in Dodge City, Kan., she was a retired dental consultant and member of Retired Seniors Volunteer Program. Private services. Survived by son, Adam Rodriguez of Hilo; daughter, Olivia Trust of Hilo; three grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for May 9

Jeffery James “Big Kahuna” Acob, 68, of Louisville, Ky, died April 19. Born in Hilo and raised in Pahoa, he was a retired U.S. Army veteran awarded the Bronze Star during Operation Desert Storm, worked for the Kentucky Deptartment of Veterans Affairs and was a member of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Committal service with military honors held in Kentucky. Survived by wife, Monica; sons, Scotty (Kelly) Acob and Nicolas (Brandie) Acob; daughters, Angela (Oscar) Tovar and Stacie (Andy) Kortz; brothers, Roger Orevillo and Al (Sue) Acob of California, Eugene Orevillo and Ernie Orevillo of Pahoa; sisters, Carmen Fontes and Caroline (David) Roque of Hilo, Norma (Chris) Acob of Honolulu, Sandra Acob of Kauai; four grandchildren.

Obituaries for May 8

Juan Bartolome Agpaoa, 88, of Keaau died March 24 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Loaog City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a self-employed papaya farmer and member of First Born Temple Church in Hilo. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday, May 19, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Services at 6 p.m. Visitation again 8-10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at First Born Temple in Hilo. Funeral services at 10 a.m. Burial at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Survived by wife, Isabel M. Agpaoa of Keaau; sons, Emilio (Marisol) Agpaoa of Keaau and Melicio (Angelita) Agpaoa of Honolulu; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for May 7

Benjamin Benedict Badua Sr., 83, of Kukuihaele died April 24 at home. Born in Honolulu and raised in Kohala, he was a retired refrigeration mechanic for the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and owner of Uncle Ben’s Helping Hands Massage Therapy. Visitation 9 -11 a.m. Thursday, May 25, at Kahilu Town Hall, Waimea. Service at 11 a.m. Casual and aloha attire; no wreaths. Survived by sons, Ben Badua Jr. of Kailua-Kona and Roger Badua of Mililani, Oahu; brothers, Alfred (Aina) Badia of Oahu, Douglas (Carmela) Badua and Kenneth (Darlene) Badua of Kohala, Jerry (Julie) Badua of Hilo; sister, Shirley Badua of Kohala; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for May 5

Newton Kawelo Piohia Kekahio, 62, of Kahuku, Ka‘u, died April 22 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a truck driver. Memorial service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (May 9) at Alae Cemetery Pavilion. Reception to follow. Survived by wife, Danette Kekahio; sons David Kekahio of Kahuku, Shane (Lindsey) Ryser of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Shannon Kainoa Ryser of Kahuku,; mother, JoLoyce Kaia of Hana, Maui; sisters, Shawn Kanani Labrador of Texas and Tanya Kaloa Kekahio-Rennoe of Honolulu; brother, Hunter Kea Praywell of Honolulu; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews. AArrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for May 4

Carl Thomas Engdahl, 60, of Mountain View died April 21 at home. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was a sales manager for Hawaii Paper Products and was formerly employed at Sodexo and Home Depot. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by wife, Pamela M. Engdahl of Mountain View; son, Alexander (Leah) Engdahl of Oahu; daughter, Calista (Chawn Kaili) Engdahl of Hilo; stepchildren, Randy Babchuk of Arizona and Shayna Toledo of Missouri; mother, Peggy (David) Boots of Papaikou; brother, Mark Engdahl of Akron, Ohio; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for May 3

John Davis, 61, of Hawaii Island died April 20. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Medical Center, (808) 932-3500, option 4.

Obituaries for May 2

John “Skip” Dasher, 77, died April 16 in Holualoa. Born in Torrance, Calif., he was a fisherman and fishing vessel crew member, engineering department worker for the former Sheraton Waikoloa resort, guard for RMT Security, keyboard player in numerous bands and fast-pitch softball league player. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by wife, Barbara; stepdaughter, Alexia Howard; a grandson; nieces, nephews and in-laws.

Obituaries for May 1

Elwyn Kaleo’okalani Keomaka II, 41, of Keaau, died March 25 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a self-employed licensed architectural engineer and IT consultant. Services at a later date. Survived by wife, Arisa Koizumi of Keaau; father, Elwyn (Roxanne) Keomaka of Keaau; father-in-law, Kazutoshi Koizumi of Kanagawa, Japan; sisters, Brianna (Lance) Aquino and Sierra Rose of Las Vegas; stepbrothers, Kaleo Hui of Los Angeles and Oussama Hui of Hilo; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 30

Edmund Keola “Poncho” “Boy” Daog Sr., 55, of Hilo died May 4 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, he was a heavy equipment operator for Nan Inc., Isemoto Contracting Co. Ltd. and M. Sonomura Contracting Co. Inc., fisherman, hunter, baseball player and a member of Opihikao Congregational Church, Operating Engineers Local 3 District 17 and Hilo Trollers Association. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday (May 5) at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Erin Lee Daog of Hilo; sons, Edmund Daog Jr., Edward Daog, Ikaika (Latoya) Kaili and Chawn (Calista) Kaili of Hilo; daughter, Cheylan (Avelino) Kaili-Lee of Utah; brothers, Rudolph “Rudy” Daog and Chris Daog of Hilo, Lawrence (Jennifer) Daog of Texas, Matthew (Valerie) Daog of Oahu; sisters, Sharon (Jovany) Pacheco of Kona, Darlene (Daniel) Gangano of Mountain View and Patricia Carter of Connecticut; hanai mother, Violet Makuakane of Hilo; hanai sisters, Helene (Henry) Hayselden Jr. of Hilo and Joni Mae Makuakane-Jarrell of Volcano; hanai brother, Kenneth (Tasha) Makuakane of Oahu; brothers-in-law, Shayne Henry and Gabriel Oshiro of Hilo; 14 grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Big Island obituaries for April 27

Estelita Estrella Baligad, 84, of Hilo died April 20 in Hilo. Born in Manila, Philippines, she was a homemaker and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday (May 3) at St. Joseph Catholic Church.Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Survived by grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 26

Nathan “Fredo” Albo, 71, of Hilo died March 29 at Life Care Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired heavy equipment operator for the former Hilo Coast Processing Co. Private services held. Survived by wife, Valerie Albo; sons, Jeffrey (Vanessa) Delatorre and Jimmy Carmichael; daughter, Pauline Carmichael; brothers, Vincente (Margaret) Navor, Carlos (Bernadette) Navor, Roberto Navor, and Rudolpho (Terry) Navor; sisters, Roslinda (Jerry) Pavao and Mary Navor Namauu; sisters-in-law, Janet Albo and Sandra (David) Rapozo; brothers-in-law, Glen Delatorre and Alan (Marena) Delatorre; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 23

Jacqueline Myra Botelho, 84, of Honokaa died April 8 at home. Born in Haina, she was a retired payroll manager for the former Hamakua Sugar Co. and member and volunteer of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Private services. Survived by daughter, Tracy Botelho of Honokaa; son, KC (Christine) Botelho of Honokaa; sister, Jennifer (Manuel) Souza of Honokaa; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 24

Christine Catherine Akina, 71, of Kailua-Kona, died March 25 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she was a child care provider for PATCH and Malahini Keiki Care and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 6, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Kalani Street in Kailua Kona. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Aloha attire. Survived by husband, Alvin Akina of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Carrie Akina of Kailua-Kona; stepsons, Jesse Akina of Kailua-Kona and Carl Akina of Keaau; sister, Carol Price of San Leandro, Calif.; eight grandchildren; nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 23

Neal Kiyo Akamine, 63, of Hilo died April 11 at Adventist Health Castle Medical Center on Oahu. Born in Honolulu, he was a former Zippy’s restaurant manager, U.S. Navy veteran and member and musician at Haili Congregational Church. Private ceremony Thursday (April 27) on Oahu. Those wanting to attend, text (808) 321-2007. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday (April 28) at Haili Congregational Church. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Urn committal services at noon at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 pavilion. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by brothers, Todd (Chaliang) Akamine of Aiea and Blair (Stephanie) Akamine of Oahu; sister, Cyanne (Khaled Almasagidi) Becker of Hilo; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 21

Yvonne Hufana Carineo, 77, of Keaau died April 3 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hanapepe, Kauai, she was a member of team tennis, senior softball clubs; and senior pickleball at Keaau Armory. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Thursday (Apr. 27) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 5 p.m. Scattering of ashes Saturday (Apr. 29) at Salt Pond on Kauai. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by sons, John Rapozo III of Hilo, Adam Rapozo of Oahu and Edwin (Tisha) Rapozo of Kauai; daughters, Bernadette (Joseph) Gutierrez of Oregon and Stephanie (Joshua Benevides) Rockstroh of Mountain View; brothers, Frank Carineo, Jerry Carineo, Edwin Carineo and Ricky Carineo of Kauai; sisters, Lorraine Manus and Roseline Hosaka of Kauai, Joanne Johansen of Mountain View, Frances Kahailua of Hilo, Laverne Boyston of Missouri; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 20

Patrick Leonard Crivello, 67, of Papaikou died April 2 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired journeyman welder/machinist for Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Services, LLC owner of Crivello’s Engineering and member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and Hawaiian Iron Motorcycle Club. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Urn burial to follow at Mauna Kea Memorial Park in Papaikou. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Renee Crivello of Papaikou; son, Thomas Crivello of Papaikou; daughter, Jamie Crivello of Papaikou; sister, AnnMarie (David) Pacyao of Hilo; sister-in-law, Celeste Volivar-Frye of Costa Rica; brother-in-law, Noel (Wendy) Volivar of Hilo; a granddaughter. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.