Obituaries for October 16

Carol Jini Debrum, 43, of Hawaii Island Oct. 1 on Oahu. Born in the Marshall Islands, she was a Walmart sales associate and member of Hamakua Assembly of God Church. Service 4 p.m. Friday (Oct. 21) at Hamakua Assembly of God Church in Pepeekeo. Graveside service 1 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 22) at Alae Cemetery, New Section. Survived by spouse, Kremlen Debrum of Hawaii Island; children, Ersa Debrum, Elizabeth Debrum, Kremlen Debrum Jr. and Destiny Debrum of Hawaii Island; father, Abner Enne of Hawaii Island; siblings, Eldon (Wilma) Enne, Selina (Geroge) Capelle and Lizaeth (Nang) Jack of Mashall Islands, Enila (Norton Jack) Enos of Alabama, Elner (Eklaine) Enne of Arizona, Edna Enne and Elsie (Carl Debrum) Enne of Hawaii Island. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary,

Obituaries for October 13

Samuel Ka‘aua Hanawahine, 36, of Hilo died Sept. 28 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a U.S. Army veteran. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by wife, Kaela M. Escalante; sons, Samuel K. Hanawahine and Robert P. Hanawahine; daughters, Izabelle M. Hanawahine and Annys M. Hanawahine; adoptive mother, JoAnn K. Waiolama; sisters, Wilma A.K.H. (Chauncey) Bertola , Charisse L.H. (Barry) Kekoa, Jemima A. Ramirez, Joscelyn A. (Lehuanani) Waiolama and Jazmen A. (Shane) Waiolama; brothers, William A. Hanawahine II, Michael K. (Shayla) Hanawahine and JohnWayne A. (Ka‘ena) Waiolama. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 11

Celine M. Carreira, 83, of Kaaawa, Oahu, died Sept. 10 at Hilo Medical Center. Private services held. Survived by four sons and a daughter; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 10

Jane Chieko Ikeda, 88, of Kealakekua died Sept. 21 at home. Born in Wailuku, Maui, she was an elementary school teacher at Konawaena School and a member of Hawaii State Teachers Association and Hawaii Government Employees Association. Private services at a later date. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts. Survived by sons, Scott (Juslin) Ikeda of Captain Cook, Kelly (Jean Butteris) Ikeda of Kealakekua and Jerry (Stephanie) Ikeda of Waikele, Oahu; sister, Ione Muranaka of Fountain Valley, Calif.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 9

Florence Sadako Ebisuzaki, 88, of Papaikou died Sept. 19 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Keaau, she was the co-proprietor of the former Ebisuzaki Fishing Supply. Private services held. No koden (monetary gifts). Survived by daughters, Ann (Roger) Imoto and Corinne Ebisuzaki; brother, Ronald (Elsie) Koi; sisters, Margaret Hironaka and Harriet Rebuldela; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 7

Bonnie Hood Donato, 84, of Hilo died Oct. 3 at Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Bronxville, N.Y. Private services. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by son, Hugh (Kerry) Willocks of Hilo; daughter, Nani (Tony) Paul of Hilo; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Obituaries for October 6

Rodney Charles Anjo, 76, of Hilo died July 21 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Sunday (Oct. 9) at Kakaako Waterfront Park in Honolulu. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by son, Randy Anjo of Honolulu; daughters, Cheray Anjo of Honolulu and Candace Kupau of Las Vegas; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Obituaries for October 2

Benjamin Castillo Jr, 56, of Camarillo, Calif., died Sept. 17 in Los Angeles. Born in Kohala and raised in Hilo, he was retired from the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was an adult correctional officer at Halawa Correctional Facility, U.S. Navy veteran and Naval Reserve retiree. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village, Calif. Oahu funersal service 10 a.m. Nov. 18 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Honolulu. Interment with military honors 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe, Oahu. Survived by wife, Dina Castillo; son, Storm Castillo; mother, Dorothy Castillo; stepmother, Terri Castillo; grandmother, Frances Carreira; brothers, Gordon (Julie) Castillo, Michael Benevides and Brandon (Angel) Castillo; sisters, Denise Estrada, Cheryl (Ray) Moret and, Stacey Benevides; nieces and nephews.

Obituaries for September 30

Jane K. Kubo, 91, of Hilo died Sept. 5 at home. Born in Wahiawa, Oahu, she was a retired Kalaniana‘ole Elementary School teacher and member of Hawaii State Teachers Association-Retired and University Heights Kumiai. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sons, Bryce (Aleja Rivera) Kubo of Keaau and Earl (Jody) Kubo of Honolulu; daughter, Janelle Kubo of Honolulu; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 29

Talon Jason-Rilloraza, 20, of Hilo died Sept. 27 at Hilo Medical Center. Surviving relatives are asked to call Ballard Family Mortuary Hilo at (808) 935-8445.

Obituaries for September 27

Christopher Mark Allen, 30, of Captain Cook died Sept. 20 in Kealakekua. Born in Santa Clara, Calif., he was a software programmer. Memorial service 10 a.m. Friday (Sept. 30) at Pu‘uhonoa ‘O Honaunau in the back by the picnic tables. Potluck to follow. Bring your own chairs. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by mother, Valerie Allen of Captain Cook; father, Mark (Rachel Kanowsky) Allen of Meadow Vista, Calif. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 26

Valentine “Val” Ricky Gonsalves, 60, of Hilo died Sept. 1 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a self-employed maintenance and janitorial contractor and worked for C.W. Maintenance and Ono Gourmet, among others. Visitation 8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Eulogy at 9:15 a.m. Funeral Mass to follow. Casual attire. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by sons, Ikaika R. Gonsalves of Hilo and Kalani V. S. Gonsalves of Pepeekeo; companion, Marcella Lee of Hilo; sisters, Antoinette Amii of Hilo, Olinda Diana (Jeffrey) De Rego of Honokaa and Verlann Gonsalves of Honokaa; brothers, Don (Francine) Gonsalves Jr. of Hawaiian Paradise Park and Tony (Peggie) Gonsalves of Mountain View; a granddaughter; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Obituaries for September 25

William “Bill” Kawahalama Aina, 82, of Keaukaha died Sept. 7 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired public schools custodian, worked for Hilo Iron Works, Kamaaina Motors, and Dodo Mortuary Life Plan and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Keaukaha Ward, Boy Scouts of America, Pukahi District and Troop 7. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hilo Stake Center, 1373 Kilauea Ave. Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Miriam Stevens Aina; sons, Lanceford (Silina) Aina of Kaneohe, Oahu, Troy Aina and Baba Marantan of Hilo; daughters, Kris Aina and Lindsey (Darren) Stevens-Olson of Hilo; brothers, Harry (Linda) Aina of Nevada, Elia Loa and Larry (Toni) Loa of Hilo; sisters, Lucy Kuikahi, Roselani Napeahi and Boopie Aina of Hilo, Thankie Nunnally and Kay (Aaron) Makaiwi of Nevada; sisters-in-law, Luella Aina, JoAnn Loa, Sherry (Herring) Kalua and Annette Stevens of Hilo; brother-in-law, Ned Stevens Jr. of Oahu; a grandson; a great-graudson and great-granddaughter; four hanai grandchildren; nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 23

Douglas Brian, 72, of Hawaii Island died Aug. 7. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to contact Hilo Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.

Obituaries for September 22

Robert Allan Barnes, 68, of Captain Cook died Aug. 28 at home. Born in California, he was a coffee farmer. Services at a later date. Survived by wife, Dawn L. Barnes of Opihihale; daughter, Loretta (Visut) Buasriyottiya of Honaunau; sons, Curtis R. (Deborah) Barnes of Australia and Barney I Barnes of Milolii; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 21

Darin Kalani Asagra, 56, of Hilo died Sept. 6 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in San Francisco, he was a delivery driver for NAPA Auto Parts and tattoo artist. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at OTEC in Kailua-Kona. Survived by children, Kuanalu Kanuha-Asagra of Waimea, Ezekiel Kawelo-Asagra of Hilo, and triplets, Kaulana, Kealia and Dana Mary Crisafi-Asagra of Captain Cook; twin sister, Nora Lani Asagra Aila of Hilo, brothers, Andy Keola Anderson of Waimea, Aaron Aragon and Curtis Aragon of Marysville, Wash., Joel Keka of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Kaiulani Cindy Anderson Kanoa of Waimea, Stella Zoller and Davevan Francisco of Honolulu, Lurline Napeahi Pulice of Kauai, Jessie Lynn (Mick) Balduaf of Kaneohe, Oahu, Caron Aragon of Kailua-Kona, Arnes (Nez) Aragon of Mililiani, Oahu; stepchildren, James Keola Asagra and Ioane Asagra of Captain Cook; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 18

Genevieve “Genny” Mollene Mililani Kauka Francisco, 68, of Hilo died Aug. 19 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired travel director, 1972 Roosevelt High School alumna who studied liberal arts at Honololu Community College, who did Zumba, danced hula and spent tie with her grandchildren despite Type 2 diabetes. Visitation 9-10:45 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hilo Stake Center, 1373 Kilauea Ave. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Section 4. Survived by daughter, Keala Francisco of Hilo; sisters; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 15

Donna Lee Anaya-Tostado, 71, of Pahoa died Sept. 5 at home. Born in California, she was a homemaker. Private services. Survived by son, Michael Folling of Hilo; daughter, Anaya Southard of Hilo; siblings, Susan Southard, Jack Southard and Todd Southard of California; a grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 14

Roy Kakulu Alameida, 77, of Keaau died July 25 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center in Hilo. Born in Waialua, Oahu, he was a retired Kamehameha Schools Hawaiian history teacher and U.S. Air Force veteran. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus William Charles Lunalilo Center in Keaau. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Visitation again 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel of the Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus in Honolulu. Memorial service at 5 p.m. Aloha attire. Survived by sons, Kaohele (Diana) Carlos of Los Angeles and Kamaluonapiolani David Coryell (Diana) Alameida of Wahiawa, Oahu0; brothers, Mark Alameida of Kaneohe, Oahu, and Jeff Alameida of Colorado; four grandchildren; uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 11

Ruth Keikilani Kalaualii Iokia Akau Elia, 87, of Pahoa died Aug. 8 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Kalihi, Oahu, she was a retired bulk handler for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. and member of Pahoa Higashi Kumiai. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 17) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Service at 11 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers; lei are welcome. Survived by sons, Daniel Elia of Honolulu and Raymond Elia of Kurtistown; daughters, Maria Elia and Bernice (Kawika) Kaleikini of Pahoa, Ruth (Gary) Kala of Keaau and Lynn Elia of Kaueleau; sister, Margaret Lopes of Nanakuli; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.