Obituaries for November 14

Danny De Guzman Castasus, 74, of Keaau died Oct. 15 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines, he was a dietary worker for Life Care Center of Hilo. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 20) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. To livestream: oneroomstreaming.com Event ID: dodoMortuary Password: VYPHSH. Visitation again 10-11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Keaau. Mass at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Burial at Homelani Memorial Park. Ilima Section. Survived by wife, Magda Castasus of Keaau; son, Dandy (Edna Rice) Castasus of Keaau; daughter, Michelle (Chance) Bryant of Louisiana;four brothers and three sisters; two granddaughters and a grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 13

Mariah Kawehi O’ Na Pua Antonio, 25, of Hilo died Oct. 1 at home. Born in Waimea, she was a homemaker. Visitation 9-9:45 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 19) at Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at the Hawi County Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Jarren Antonio and Javier Antonio-Castillas of Hilo; daughter, Meghan Antonio-Abraham of Hilo; hanai father, Vance Mahoe of Hilo; sister, Melanie (Roland) Javar of Kona; brothers, Shannon Paea and Jameson (Jennifer) Antonio-Paea of Kona; maternal grandparents, Roy, Sr. and Nancy Antonio of Kapaau; hanai brothers, Ikaika (Ashley) Mahoe of Oahu and Haili Mahoe of Oregon; hanai sister, Tita (Steven) Mahoe of Hilo; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 11

Lucille Liborio Kain, 91, of Papaikou died Oct. 18 at home. Born in Pepeekeo, she was a private adult caregiver, homemaker and member of the Ladies Aid Society of Central Christian Church. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 16) at Haili Congregational Church. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Gordon (Faye) Liborio of Hilo and Norman Liborio of Papaikou; daughter, Peggy (Andrew Nisbet) Liborio of Hawaiian Paradise Park; hanai children, Debbie Hose-Holman of Pennsylvania, Florence (Jim) Puaa and Violet Puaa of Hilo; five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 10

David Bowen Allsebrook, 75, of Captain Cook died Sept. 24 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Chatham, Ontario, Canada, he was a self-employed auto mechanic, coffee farmer and owner of Dave’s Farm Services. Survived by daughter, Kristin Peet of Loveland, Colo.; sisters, Margaret Allsebrook and Pam Allsebrook of California; two granddaughters. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 8

Hilario “Papasan” Lorenzo Andrada, 99, of Hilo died Oct. 10 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, Philippines, he was retired from Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council and was a Philippine Army World War II veteran. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima section. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Natividad Andrada of Hilo; son, Amadito (Lenita) Andrada; daughters, Clarita German, Magda (Danilo) Castasus, Gloria (Antonio) Inocencio, Marina (Josue) Agustin, Angela (Glenn) Yazaki, Angelita (Roland) Macaraeg and Hilda (Romeo) Rabang; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 9

Dr. John Pierre Charlot, 81, of Mountain View died Oct. 18 at a private care home in Hilo. He was an emeritus professor of Hawaiian and Polynesian religion at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Private services held. Survived by son, David (Denise) Charlot of New Hampshire; daughter, Priscilla Charlot of North Carolina; brother, Martin Charlot of Pahoa; sister, Anne Charlot of Florida; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 6

Judy Wasson, 76, of Hilo, died Sept. 29 at home. Born in Olaa, she was a homemaker and a member of Living Waters Assembly of God Church. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Nov. 12 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel with memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband Richard A. Wasson Sr. of Hilo; daughters Michelle (Patrick) Arnold of Kurtistown and Carolyn “Keala” (Kainoa) Makua of Hilo; son Richard (Stephanie) Wasson, Jr., of Mountain View; brother Clifford Rezentes of California; nine grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 3

Kaiakea Kahakuohuanuikala‘ila‘i Nacnac-Kaleiopu, four months old, died Oct. 23 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Hilo. Memorial service to be held noon-5 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Honokaa Union Hall. Survived by parents Malik-Mija Tomas-Nacnac and John Kaleiopu, Jr., of Honokaa; sister Kamoani Nacnac-Kaleiopu of Honokaa; grandparents Lorinell Nacnac and Pernell Thomas of Honokaa, John Kaleiopu, Sr., and Michelle Villaro of Makaha; great-grandmothers Etta Nacnac of Honokaa and Veroncia (Roland) Suda of Makaha; great-grandfathers Jacob Thomas, Sr., of Ewa Beach and Benjamin Villaro of Pearl City; and many cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 2

Tomasa Martinez Valdez, 87, of Hilo, died Sept. 14 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Santa Ilocos Sur, Philippines, she worked for Miyashiro Poultry Farm and was a member of World Mission Center in Hilo. Visitation to be held from 8-9:30 a.m. Nov. 12 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral at 9:30 a.m. and burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park at 11:30 a.m. Survived by daughter Filomena (Carlos) Fernandez of Hilo; three grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 1

Julian Tin Cho Chang, 92, of Mountain View, died July 5. He worked for Mutual Telephone Company and Hawaiian Tel. Celebration of life to be held Nov. 4 at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Mountain View. Visitation begins at 9 a.m., with a 10 a.m. eulogy and Mass to follow. Survived by sons Jacob (Darlene) Chang, Michael (Stephanie) Chang, Francis (Nina) Chang and Gregory (Alexandria) Chang; daughters Julie-Ann (Dartagnon) Bicoy, Catherine (Ivan) Kawamae and Malia (Michael) Moniz; 26 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services.

Obituaries for October 28

Allison Lee Lehuanani Abadilla, 65, of Hilo, died Oct. 19 at home. Born on Oahu, she was a homemaker and member of New Hope Hilo. Visitation to be held 10-11 a.m. Nov. 5 at New Hope Hilo, with celebration of life at 11 a.m. and cremation to follow at Dodo Mortuary. Survived by spouse Francisco Abadilla, Jr. of Hilo; sons Joey (Lana) Abadilla and Joshua Abadilla, both of Hilo, and Jason (Keala) Abadilla of Kaumana; daughter Annie Abadilla (Wayne) Alvarez of Hawaiian Paradise Park; brothers Patrick (Melissa) Moniz of San Antonio and Neal Moniz of Oahu; sister Kristyellen (Craig) Kobashigawa of Hilo; 12 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 27

Dominador “Richard” Domingo, 80, of Hilo, died Sept. 10 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Ookala, he worked for CW Maintenance Company as a janitor in Hilo. Celebration of life to be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Laupahoehoe Point Pavilion. Survived by children Tammy Domingo of Pepeekeo, Dominador Domingo Jr. of Mountain View, Christopher (Yvette Hall) Domingo of Waianae, and Kimberlyn (Ernest) Grace of Las Vegas; siblings Florence Andaya, James (Clara) Domingo and Rene (Michael) Hamamoto, all of Honolulu, Pedro Domingo and Herman Domingo, both of Ookala, Frances (Esabel) Domingo of Washington, Darril (Stella) Domingo of Hilo and Rosaline Gambsky of Mountain View; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 26

Paulette “Polly” Ann Gose, 71, of Hawi, died Oct. 14 at home. Born in Gilroy, Calif., she was a self-employed real estate broker and appraiser. Private services to be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Hawaii Hospice. Survived by spouse Cheryl Gaebel of Hawi; mother Carolina Gose of Morgan Hill, Calif.; brothers Christopher (Samantha) Gose of Redding, Calif., and Michael “Jerry” Jerome Gose of New Zealand; sister Victoria Arbogast of Fall River Mills, Calif.; and several nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 25

George Engle, 70, of Waikoloa, died Oct. 17 at Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired National Park Service worker at Pu‘ukohola Heiau National Historic Site. Services to be held at a later date. Survived by sons Michael and Anthony Engle and Brexson Kamano, all of Honolulu; siblings Ruthie Dos Santos of Honolulu and Tom Ross of Waimea; seven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 24

Tom R. Catton IV, 78, of Keaau died Oct. 12 at home. Born in Santa Monica, Calif., he was a painting contractor, owner of Teak Bali, U.S. Navy veteran, husband, father, grandfather, hospice and prison system volunteer member of Narcotics Anonymous and author of the books “The Mindful Addict” and “May I Sit With You?” Survived by wife, Bea Austin; sister, Cynthia Chisum; children Celeste Barcia, Josh Catton and Rick Csintalan; daughters-in-law, Khym and Vivian; son-in-law; Joe; seven grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 23

Frederick Emilius Cobb-Adams, 86, of Ocean View, formerly of Kaneohe, Oahu, died Sept. 18 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was a groundskeeper for the City and County of Honolulu. Celebration of life visitation 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at Ulumau Village, Oahu. Memorial service at noon. Urn committal service 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park in Kaneohe. Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by sons, Frederick Cobb-Adams of Ocean View and Clayton (Jannine) Cobb-Adams of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Barbara K. (Richard) Green of Ocean View, Rebecca Lasconia of Kailua-Kona, Donna Kaaihue of Captain Cook and Doreen Verece of Waipahu, Oahu; brother, Charles Cobb-Adams of Oahu; sisters, Kathleen Burgo of Halawa Heights, Oahu, and JoAnn Eddy of Captain Cook; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 21

Jonnie Lee Davis, 60, of Hilo died Sept. 23, Born on Oahu, she was a world traveler. Celebration of life in January 2023 in Hilo. Survived by sons, Durrell Davis and Alika Carriaga; daughter, Thomisha (Gordon) Ponce; stepson Antonio Davis; brothers, Mariano (Darlene) Carriaga Jr., Carl “Little Man” (Pua) Carriaga, Melvin “Ray” Carter, Francis “Adobo” (Rochelle) Carter, William (Chastity) Henderson and Robert (Tamara) Henderson; sisters, Esther “Tootie” Lamar and Denise Henderson; eight grandchildren; nephews, nieces and hanai children. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 19

Howard Earl Alameda, 63, of Hilo died Oct. 2 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was an owner and operator for Gravity Flow Plumbing, plumber for the former Alameda Plumbing and a Waiakea Boxing Club Golden Gloves/AAU champion. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Monday (Oct. 24) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 6 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by father, Samuel (Diane) Alameda Sr.; daughters, Farrah (Canaan) Boggs, Ku‘ualoha Alameda and Ku‘ulei Alameda; brothers, Samuel Alameda Jr. and Christian Kimo (Starlene) Alameda; sisters, Charmaine (Karl) Alameda and Chantee (Glenn Jr.) Shiroma; four grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 18

Greta Bumanglag Balicoco, 61, of Pahoa died Sept. 10 in Arizona. Born in Paoay, Philippines, she worked at Akatsuka Orchid Gardens and was a member of Iglesia Ni Cristo Church of Christ in Keaau. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Burial 11:30 a.m. at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Survived by husband, Juanito Balicoco of Pahoa; children, Julius Balicoco, Juvani Balicoco and Gretchen Balicoco of Arizona, Guinevere (Khalil) Luis of Honolulu; mother, Agripina Bumanglag of Philippines; siblings, Juliet (Richard) Batallones. Richard (Lorna) Bumanglag and Ulysis (Liza) Bumanglag of Philippines, Hartzel Bumanglag and Aurora (Oliver) Chua of Guam; mother-in-law, Rosita M. Balicoco of Hawaii; sisters- and brothers-in-law,-Estefania B. (Pariseo) Ganut and Corazon (Eddie) Hubag of Philippines, Pedro (Rubylinda) Balicoco, Nestor (Imelda) Balicoco, Cathy (Leonard) Balicoco, Andrea B. (Liberato) Magcalas and Castor Balicoco of Hawaii; two grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 17

Gail Amelita Belaski, 66, of Hilo died Sept. 7 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. She was born in Hilo. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 20) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 9-10 a.m. Friday (Oct. 21) at the chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire; lei welcome. Survived by brothers, Daniel (Vivian) Ayala of Hilo and David (Marlene Kokovich) Belaski of Hilo; sister, Bobbie (Frank) Figueroa of Hilo; an uncle, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.