Obituaries for October 15

Lee Enriques, 85, of Hilo died Sept. 26 at home. Born in Halaula, North Kohala, he was a retired county fire captain, president of NSI-LBE Inc., shop manager of Garden Exchange and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kaumana 1/2 Mile Kumiai, Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce and an avid fisherman. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Private wake service to follow. Visitation again 9-10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Seating limited; face masks and social-distancing required both days. No flowers. Cremation to follow. Survived by sons, Vernon (Jodi) Enriques of Mililani, Oahu, Russell (Lisa) Enriques and Jeffrey (Tammy) Enriques-Ikeda of Hilo; daughter, Lynne Enriques of Hilo; brother, Donald (Mieko) Enriques of California; sister, Leona Goss of Honolulu; sister-in-law, Pauline Enriques of Pahala; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 14

Mabel Naomi Castillo, 73, of Hilo died Oct. 3 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. She was born in Kohala. Visitation 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday (Oct. 19) at Dodo Mortuary Chape. Celebration of Life at 10:30 a.m. Urn burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Seating limited; masks and social distancing required. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Crystal Jones of Fayetteville, N.C., Noelani (Eric Koosmann) Castillo of Seattle and Carla-Mae (Shaltan Caravalho) Castillo of Keaau; stepdaughters, Chloe (Ricky) Babas of Keaau and Charlotte (Kiyo) Kubo of Glenwood; stepson, Carlito Castillo of Pepeekeo; brother, William Kapaloa Hussey of Oregon; sisters, Violet Oliver of Hilo, Maile (Castor) Fernandez of Keaau and Nani (Don) Svendsen of Kohala; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 13

Yvonne Leslie Caplener, 91, of Kailua-Kona died Sept. 6 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kapaa, Kauai, she was a retired nurse at Wahiawa General Hospital on Oahu. Services 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at St. Catherine’s of Alexandria Cemetery in Kapaa. Survived by daughters, Desirée Ann (Stephen) Watson of Wailuku, Maui, Jasie Paula Teves of Kailua-Kona and Cecilia “Nalu” Nakaahiki of Moreno Valley, Calif.; seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 12

Milton Rapozo Branco Jr., 66, of Hilo died Sept. 28 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Japan, he was retired from the U.S. Air Force and a member of Honokaa Nutrition and Senior Club, Visayan Filipino Club and Pension Club. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 17) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service at 5 p.m. Graveside committal service 9 a.m. Monday (Oct. 18) at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 pavilion. Casual attire. Seating limited; masks and social distancing required. Survived by sons, Alan (Sadie Evangelista) Dalao of Hilo, Milton Branco and Timothy Branco of California; daughter, Nicole (Angel) Ramirez of California; seven grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 11

Abel Awong, 96, of Hilo died Sept. 12 at home. Born in Laupahoehoe, he was retired from the state Highways Division, a U.S. Army World War II veteran and member of Honomu Henjoji Mission and United Public Workers Retirees. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Irene I. Awong of Hilo; sons, Kirk (Corinne) Awong of Hilo and Lance (Wendy) Awong of Kona; daughters, Shirley Ann (Charles) Shimizu, Irma Lee Murasaki and Lydia (Randy) Hart of Hilo; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 10

Renfred Reginald Beaumont, 69, of Volcano died Sept. 14 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a professional musician, a founding member of the group Olomana, retired U.S Navy lieutenant commander and loved motorcycle road racing and the ocean. Private services held. Survived by son, Wren Evans and daughter, Tiera-Lyn Kehaulani Kahapea-Zablan. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 8

Herbert Hisaya Kiyabu, 83, of Hilo died Sept. 20 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired economic analyst for the California Department of Transportation, graduate of Maryknoll High School Class of 1956 and California State University-Los Angeles and member of Hilo Parkinson Rock Steady Boxing program, YMCA Parkinson exercise program, Senior Bowling League, Waiakea Senior Exercise program, Walk with a Doc, Hiroshima Kenjinkai and St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 13) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Private celebration of life to follow. Online streaming of service: oneroomstreaming.com, click on: Family & Friends, then click on: Watch Now. Event ID: dodomortuary, Password: 43CMT4. Casual attire. Seating limited; masks and social distancing required. Survived by wife, June Kiyabu of Hilo; sons, Stephen (Sandy) Kiyabu of Torrance, Calif., and Brian (Nalei) Kiyabu of Kailua-Kona; brother, Franklin (Carmen) Kiyabu of Kaneohe, Oahu; sister, Juliet Mickelson of Kaneohe; brothers-in-law, Roy (Ann) Toma of Hilo, Wayne (Sandra) Toma of Kaneohe, Byron (Carol) Toma of Hilo and Wendell Toma of Pahoa; sister-in-law, Marilyn (Charles) Sato of Hilo; five grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 7

Terence William “Terry” Crosson, 69, of Greenville, N.C., formerly Hilo, died Oct. 2 at home. No visitation or services. Private celebration of life at a later date Condolences to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at joyners.net.

Obituaries for October 6

James Drake Bunch, 75, of Waimea died Sept. 20 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua. Born in Enid, Okla., he was a retired general contractor and finish carpenter. Private service. Survived by daughters, Melanie Bunch of Kailua-Kona and Sophia Bunch of Waimea; father, James Delbert Bunch of Nevada; sister, Kim Horn of California; brother, Rick Bunch of Nevada; companion, Anne Adams of Waimea; stepdaughter, Alana Adams of Waimea. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Obituaries for October 5

Dane H. Bowden-Kauka, 36, of Hilo died Aug. 29 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a member of the Hawaii Laborers’ Union Local 368, heavy equipment operator for Concrete Coring Co. and former foreman and crane operator at Resort Management Group. Drive-thru visitation only 4-6 p.m. Saturday, (Oct. 16, at Dodo Mortuary upper carport. Face masks and social distancing required. Survived by companion, Brandi Paulo; mother, Javer Lani (Clarence) Kekaualua; stepmother, Joan Kauka; brother, Kimokeo Bowden Sr.; sister, Amanda Kauka-Fernandez; nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 3

John Fee Sik Chin, 83, of Hilo died Sept. 2 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in China, he was a retired physicist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a pianist and was active in tennis, aikido and kobudo taiko drumming. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Janet Chin of Hilo; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 1

Lynda Marie Hauth, 75, of Hilo died on Sept. 14. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Homelani Memorial Park at (808) 961-6051.

Obituaries for September 30

Yeiko “Blackie” Arakaki, 86, of Hilo died Sept. 17 at home. Born in Hilo, he was the retired owner of the former Blackie’s Shell in California. Public visitation 3-4 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 6) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Private memorial service to follow. Casual attire; face masks and social distancing required. Survived by wife, Caroline Arakaki of Hilo; sons, Corey Arakaki of Hilo, Kurt (Kristi) Arakaki and Kent (Rosa) Arakaki of Los Angeles; brother, Hiroshi Arakaki of Orange County, Calif.; sister, Amy Arakaki of Orange County, Calif.; sister-in-law, Kinuko Arakaki of Hakalau; brother-in-law, Stanley (Harriet) Nakasone of Hilo; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 29

Edward Asuncion, 74, of Pahoa died Sept. 21 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired mason and member of Hawaii Mason and Plasterers Union Local 630. Memorial services/celebration of life at a later date. Survived by children, Edeen T. (Henry G. Acia) Gouveia of Hilo, Ruby (Robert) Kobayashi and Christine (Russel) Asuncion-Mattos of Keaau, Edward A.J. Asuncion of Hawaiian Beaches; siblings, Lynette (Ronald) Retuta, Rosaline (Paul) Auna, Angel “Gloria” Asuncion, Helena Asuncion, Clayton (Eileen) Asuncion, Kirk Asuncion and Shirley Crawley of Honolulu, Angel (Gail) Sarong of Hawaiian Beaches; 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 28

Lenelle Nalaielua Artuyo, 65, of Waimea, died Aug. 19 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, he was a heavy equipment operator and rock setter. Private service held. Condolences: Naalei Liana, P.O. Box 1472, Kamuela, HI 96743. Survived by mother, Naalei (Keoki) Liana of Waimea; son, Kala Kaawa of Honolulu; brothers, Rudy (Cappy) Artuyo and Norman (Susan Autry) Bruce of Honolulu; sisters, Leinaala (Chuck) Chibulka of California, Zena Beall and Hailama Revera of Kawaihae; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Obituaries for September 26

John Lanakila Kalawe Jr., 78, of Hawaiian Paradise Park died Sept. 17 at home. Born in Koa‘e, Kapoho, he was a retired Hawaii County police sergeant, state sheriff’s deputy and owner of J. Kalawe Tax Service. Visitation 3-4 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 2) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial services/celebration of life at 4 p.m. Face masks and social distancing Required. Livestreamed at oneroomstreaming.com: Event ID: dodomortuary Password: M6AQ8Y. Survived by wife, Joann Pi‘ilani Kalawe of Hawaiian Paradise Park; daughter, Jaymie Uilani Kalawe of Keaukaha; sister, Maile Tavares of Hilo; brother in-law, Richard Marzo of Hawaiian Paradise Park; sister in-law, Evalani Marzo of Hilo and Shirleen Marzo of Honolulu; a grandson and granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 24

Chas William Kekoa Huston, 24, of Hilo died Sept. 2 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a recent graduate of University of Hawaii at Hilo, server at Miyo’s Restaurant and enjoyed gardening, exercising and surfing. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial Services at 10 a.m. Face masks and social distancing required. Urn burial at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua section, Survived by father, Darrell Huston of Hilo; mother, Marilou Sensano of Hilo; sister, Sarah Huston of Hilo; brother, Kawika Huston of Tacoma, Wash.; brother in-law, Jeremy Schroeder of Tacoma; paternal grandmother, Gwen Huston of Hawaiian Paradise Park; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 23

Annette Kunewa Aquino, 71, of Captain Cook died Sept. 10 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, she was a homemaker, housekeeper at Kona by The Sea, Kanaloa Condominiums, and Kona Hukilau Hotel, cocktail waitress at the King Kamehameha Hotel, attendant at Kona Laundry and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Services at a later date. Survived by son, Alexander (Amy) Aquino Jr. of Napoopoo; daughter, Lonnetta (Tammie) Aquino Fukushima of Captain Cook; sister, Marella (Kendall) Hakkei of Honalo; stepdaughter, Suzette (Don) Graycochea of Kahuku, Oahu; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 22

Jonathan Patrick Babino Sr., 62, of Hilo died Aug. 9. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired heavy equipment operator. No services. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by wife, Rhona-Ann Babino; sons, Jonathan P. Babino Jr. and Robert K. Babino; daughter, Marie K. Babino; brother, David (Amy) Babino; sisters; Marion Gene (Lester) Glicker, Angelynn Chun and Erleen (Teddy) Ah You; five grandchildren; an aunt, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 21

Joseph Jose Abril Sr., 89, of Hilo, formerly of Wailuku, Maui, died Sept. 12 at a private care home. He was a retired general foreman for Honolulu Shipyard, golfer and former member of Sandalwood Golf Course and Pukalani Country Club on Maui. Private services. Celebration of life and scattering of ashes will be held at a later date. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by daughters, Rose Marie Abril of San Francisco and Beverly (Curtis) Beck of Hilo; sons, Thomas Abril of Mililani, Oahu, Mark (Carole) Abril of Hilo, Victor Abril of Honolulu, Joseph Abril Jr. of Daly City, Calif., Wesley (Grace) Abril of Simi Valley, Calif., and Michael (Nanette) Abril of Tracy, Calif.; sisters, Marcy Akao of Hilo, Marie Abril and Vicky Yanagawa of Kona, Dora Scarr and Mary Bentley of Las Vegas, Monica Layman of Honolulu, Candida Abril and Pauline Butters of Kona; brothers, Alfonso Abril of Honolulu and John Abril of Kona; also Marlo Cloutier of Pleasanton, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.