Manuel Bernabe Asencion, 95, of Hilo died Feb. 20 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a retired seed cutter for the former Hamakua Sugar Co., U.S. Army Korean War veteran, and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and American Legion Post No. 4 Kohala. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Monday (April 25) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Committal service to follow 11:30 a.m. at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Flaviana Simpliciano Asencion of Hilo; son, Joseph (Elma Tomas) Asencion of Hilo; five grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Joanne Kikue Arita, 74, of Hilo died Feb. 8 at home. Born in Olaa, she was a secretary for the former Arita Auto Repair, clerk for Prudential Insurance and cafeteria worker for Sodexo Hawaii at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by brother, Alan (Gail) Shiraishi of Hilo; sister, Stella (Jerry) Itamura of Torrance, Calif.; sisters-in-law, Gwen Santos and Cathy Arita of Pepeekeo, Roxanne Nagasako of Hilo; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Genevieve Ann D’Angelo, 82, of Hilo died March 28. She was a retired administrative assistant for Metlife and member of Little Sisters of the Poor. Celebration of life service 9 a.m. Friday, May 6, at St Joseph Catholic Church. Survived by sons, Joseph A. D’Angelo, Michael A. (Colleen) D’Angelo Jr. and Thomas R. (Brandon) D’Angelo; daughter, Mary A. (Rick) Serrano; sister, Maryann (Domenick) Casella; 10 grandchildren and a great-grandchild; cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Annie Bailado, 97, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 25 at home. Born in Keopu Mauka, she was a macadamia nut and coffee farmer, lauhala weaver, eucharistic minister and member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, South Kona Senior Citizens Club, and the Cultural Advisory Group and Keauhou-Kahaluu Education Group of Kamehameha Schools. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Honaunau. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by brother, Philip (Clementine) Pai of Honaunau; hanai sister, Mary Pai of Kailua-Kona; caregiver, Mahealani (Diana) Pai of Kailua-Kona; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Annie Bailado, 97, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 25 at home. Born in Keopu Mauka, she was a macadamia nut and coffee farmer, lauhala weaver, eucharistic minister and member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, South Kona Senior Citizens Club, and the Cultural Advisory Group and Keauhou-Kahaluu Education Group of Kamehameha Schools. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Honaunau. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by brother, Philip (Clementine) Pai of Honaunau; hanai sister, Mary Pai of Kailua-Kona; caregiver, Mahealani (Lofa) Pai of Kailua-Kona; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Clifford Wallace Denis Sr., 72, of Kalaoa, Kona died March 21 at Pali Momi Medical Center in Aiea, Oahu. Born in Kealakekua, he was the owner of Wally’s Hauling, a truck driver for Isemoto Contracting Co. and U.S. Army veteran. Graveside service 9 a.m. Wednesday (April 13) at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by companion, Vivian Nahakuelua of Kalaoa; daughter, Sherry Ann Denis, of Kalaoa; sons, Clifford Denis Jr. of Holualoa, Darren Denis of Napoopoo and Chad Denis of Kalaoa; brother, Ronald (Momi) Denis of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Charlotte (Clive) Izuno of Honalo, Corrine Mahi and Jennie Denis of Anchorage, Alaska, Moani (Mike) Denis-McRight of Honaunau; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Leticia “Letti” Paguirigan Agag, 78, of Hilo died March 9 at home. Born in Laoag City, Philippines, she was a retired accountant for KTA Super Stores and member and treasurer of First United Protestant Church. Visitation 9-10 a.m.Thursday, April 14, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Aloha attire. Survived by daughter, Lei Joy (Mark) Semana of Gilbert, Ariz.; son, Jeremy Agag of Hilo; mother, Magdalena Bumanglag of Hilo; brothers, Melecio (Brenda) Bumanglag of Honokaa and Benjamin Bumanglag Jr. of Hilo; sister, Anna (Horace) Farr of Hilo; sister-in-law, Louise (Victor Sr.) De Guzman of Waipahu, Oahu; a grandson; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Arley Kaheana Alani Sr., 63, of Hookena died March 24. Born in Kealakekua, he was a self-employed landscaper, coffee farmer, fisherman, marine merchant for OTEC, houseman for the former Kona Surf Resort and veteran of the Hawaii Army National Guard. Services at a later date. Survived by wife, Mary Alani; children, Alicia (Christian) Hosino, Kawailani Alani, Arley (Lea) Alani Jr. and Kelii Alani of Hookena; brothers, Louis Alani Jr. and Wyatt (Nancy) Alani Sr. of Hookena; hanai brother, Bruno Lenta of California; sisters, Kathleen (Brad) Pai of Kahauko, Yolanda Alani of Kealakekua and Donna Lee Krems of Maui; seven grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins; aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Shirley R. “Tutu” “Mrs. B” Benevides, 86, of Hilo died March 21 at home. Born in Pepeekeo, she and was a homemaker. Visitation 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday (April 11) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel . Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire is requested. On-line condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by sons, Richard “Ricky” (Dawn) Benevides of Chowchilla, Calif., Darren (Andrea) Benevides of Hilo and Scott Benevides of Merced, Calif.; brother, Edward (Kathy) Reis of Hilo; sisters, Mary Jane Camacho of Paauilo and Linda Correia of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Joyce Reis of Paukaa and Carol Reis of California; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Iwaloa Florence Loebl Chilson, 48, of Hilo died Feb. 21 in California. Born in Hilo, she was a clerk for the county Department of Finance, member of Church of the Holy Apostles, volunteer for Toys for Tots, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and American Heart Association. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday (April 9) at Church of the Holy Apostles. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Ryan Chilson of Hilo; son, Sean Chilson of Hilo; daughter, Arianna Chilson of Hilo; hanai son, Mason Chilson of Hilo; parents, Robert “Bob” &Lola “Linda” Loebl of Hilo; sister, Stacia Burton of Hilo; a niece. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

William “Bill” Marion Atkins, 85, of Pahoa died March 26 at home. He was a retired civil engineer with the county Department of Water Supply. Private services. Survived by wife, Rose Padilla Atkins; stepsons, Michael J Lara and Benjamin Lara Jr.; stepdaughters, JoAnn Lubas and Cheryl Lynn Dureg; sister, Sue (Dick) Hyatt. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Dorothy “Dot” Galdones, 76, of Pepeekeo died March 16 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Born in Hilo, she was a retired automotive parts clerk for the former Hilo Motors, former Island Chevrolet and the county Automotive Division, and a member of Good Shepherd Mission in Honomu, Kamana Senior Center Elderly Activitie; and International Longshore and Warehouse Union Pensioners Club. Visitation 5-6 p.m. on Monday (April 4) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. with visitation to continue after service. Visitation again 9-10 a.m. Tuesday (April 5) at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Aloha attire. Survived by husband, Federico “Fred” Galdones of Pepeekeo; sons, Jesse (Jill) Galdones of Palos Verdes, Calif., Kelly Galdones of Hilo and Chad (Jayleen) Galdones of Torrance, Calif.; brother, Albert (Priscilla) Matsuoka of Waimea; sister, Nancy Corpuz of Hilo; five grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary

Russell Jon Chin, 63, of Hilo died Feb. 10 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Honolulu, he was the Hawaii Island district manager for Matson and active in numerous boards and organizations including Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island, Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaii, Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce, Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce and Hawaii Island Economic Development Board. Visitation 9:30-11 a.m. Sunday, April 10, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life service at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by wife, Patricia “Kapi” Kenoi-Chin of Hilo; sons, Ryan Kema K. (Chey Kaeo) and Sean Lukela K. (Kamailelaulii Davis) Chin of Hilo; mother, Alice H. Chin of Hilo; brothers, Randall (Ku‘uipo) Chin of Hercules, Calif., and Keone Chin of Hilo; sister, Carol (Francis Gravela) Kekauoha of Hilo; in-laws, Takako Kenoi of Mountain View, Dierdre (Edward Laau) Kailiawa of Waikoloa, Diane (Jerry) Hunter of Beulaville, N.C., Mary “Keola” Kenoi-Okajima of Keaau, David “Nip” Okajima of Hilo and Rosanne “Kina” (Keanu) Kenoi-Sai of Mountain View; aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Darcy Christine Alvarado, 60, of Hilo, formerly of Santa Cruz, Calif., died March 1 at Hawaii Care Choice Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in San Jose, Calif., she was a registered nurse, hard-working mother and loyal friend. Survived by mother, Sally Miller; daughter, Talaur Alvarado; sons, Brandon Alvarado and Cameron Alvarado; brothers, Jon Alvarado, Robert (Auriel) Alvarado and Laurance (Lisa) Alvarado; a grandson. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Yukiko “Suzie” Aoki, 94, of Hilo died Feb. 20 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was an assistant to Drs. H.E. Crawford and J.M. Zelko, member of Taishoji Soto Mission and its Yount Buddhist Association and Fujinkai. Private service held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by son, Kent (Guia) Aoki of Hilo; daughter, Pam Deniz of Hilo; sister, Thelma Sato of Hilo; brother, Herbert Sueoka of Arizona; brother-in-law, Junichi Aoki of Papaikou; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Davelyn Healani Kauhi, 69, of Hilo died April 7 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a former sales clerk for Ross Dress for Less in Hilo, public school health aide and member of Community of Christ Church. Visitation 1-3 p.m. Saturday (April 2) at Community of Christ Church, 1842 Kinoole St. in Hilo. Memorial Service at 3 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Neki Kauhi Jr. of Hilo; sons, Grant (Anne) Kauhi and Jason (Lynelle) Kauhi of Hilo, Brandon (Ashley) Kauhi of Kona; brother, Bradford Camara of Oahu; sisters, Gale (Sam) Lee Loy of Oahu and Caron (Clyde) Tachibana of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Helen Henderson of Hilo, Rossina Kauhi of Kona, Sarah Kapahu of Oahu, Eva (Stan) Yamabe of Hilo, Harriet (Mike) Wilton of Utah, Miriam (Ken) St. Louis of Seattle, Loreen (James) Hough, Janice (Anthony) Maldonado and Evonne (Lawrence) Kaloi of Hilo; six grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Marvin Isaac Banasky, 76, of Mountain View died Feb. 27 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Portland, Ore. and he was a plumbing supply salesman and grew tropical plants, including bananas and heliconias. Private services held. Survived by wife, Veatrius “Vee” Cress of Mountain View; son, Stanley Lanning; daughters, Janet Frank and Anna Dougherty; sister, Rebecca Smilovitz; 10 grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Bernardo Agustin Guillermo, 96, of Papaikou, died March 4 at home. Born in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was retired from the former Mauna Kea Sugar Co. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday (March 30) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Eulogy at 9:30 a.m. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire. Survived by children, Emeterio (Lucita) Guillermo, Serafina (Francisco) Mateo and Elmer (Gerilyn) Guillermo of Papaikou; daughter-in-law, Norma Guillermo of Hilo; brother, Camilo (Clarina) Guillermo of Philippines; sister, Concepcion (Silvestre) Dumlao of Honolulu; sister-in-law, Claudia Tagami of Philippines; 14 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Rodrigo “Rudy Boy” Fernandez Borreta Jr., 65, of Waipahu, Oahu, formerly of Hawaiian Beaches, died Jan. 25 in Waipahu. He was born on Oahu. Celebration of life 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday (March 26) at Ainaloa Longhouse. Survived by sons, Zackery (Farrah) Waters, Christopher (Tatianna) Waters and Rodrigo (Waiola) Borreta III, all of Hawaiian Beaches; daughter, Olivia Borreta-Waters (Darrell) of Hilo; stepdaughter, Julie Gonsalves (Adam) of Kapolei, Oahu; brothers, Cisco (Deb) Javar of Kona, John (Ruby) Javar of Ka‘u, Michael (Ku‘u) Borreta of Ewa Beach and Wayne (Claudine) Borreta of Hawaiian Beaches; sisters, Genevieve (Robert) Borreta of Volcano, Bernadine (Tom) Borreta of Hilo, Lorie (Roy) Borreta of Ewa Beach, Oahu, and Luana Borreta of Las Vegas; 13 granchildren and two great-grand children; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Gwendolyn Mae Cabreira, 69, of Hilo died Feb. 9 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, she was a sales associate in the Hilo Walmart garden center at Wal-Mart in Hilo and auto mechanic. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Sunday, March 27, at the Hilo Seventh-day Adventist Church. Memorial service 10 a.m. Casual attire; face masks and social distancing required. Survived by daughter, Kristen (Justin) Bachiller of Hilo; father, Manuel Martinez of Hilo; sister, Carolyn Kekaualua of Hilo; brother, Joseph (Juanita) Cabreira of Florida; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.