Alan Leigh Holokai Brown, 77, of Milolii died March 3. Born in Honolulu, he was a U.S. Army veteran. Paddle-out celebration of life 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2,in Milolii. followed by lunch, love and music. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Juan Acoba Acob, 85, of Papaaloa, died July 17 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Bacarra in the Philippines, he was a 2nd Lieutenant in the Philippine Air Force and a retired landscaper at the Hilton Waikoloa Hotel. Visitation for friends and family to be held 9-10 a.m. Aug. 18 at the Honokaa Seventh-Day Adventist Church, with service at 10 a.m. and burial to follow. Survived by wife Lilia R. Acob of Papaaloa; children Ferdinand (Meriko) Acob of Canada, Janet (Rodelio) Cabreros of Hilo, Mildred (Chung) Cho of California, Ligaya (Steve) Acob-Powell of Maui, and Luis (Ferlita) Acob of Hilo; sister Arsenia Acosta of Hilo; and five grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Betty Joan Leilani Benevides, 86, of Hilo died July 18 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, she was a retired customer sales associate for the former Western Auto Store and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Private family services at a later date. Survived by children, Dwayne (Stella) Benevides of Naples, Italy, Francesca L.B. (Michael C.) DeMattos of Kaneohe, Oahu, and Raymond (Perry V. Hayes) Benevides of Los Angeles; sisters-in-law, Linda Hall of Hilo, Adelaide Lau of Puna, Yolanda Lucas of Hilo, Nancy Hall of Las Vegas and Helen Shirota Benevides of Pepeekeo; two grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Mieko Nishimura, 84, of Hilo died July 29 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Nagasaki, Japan, she was a retired Japanese language instructor for the U.S. Department of Defense. Survived by daughters, Emi (Jim) Marika and Eri Leatherman of Hilo; sisters, Rumiko and Hideko of Japan; three grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Alvin Godfrey Castro III, 21, of Waimea died June 28 in Waimea. Born in Waimea, he did maintenance at the Makani Golf Club. Visitation 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Mana Christian Ohana, 67-1182 Lindsey Rd. in Waimea. Service at 11 a.m. Survived by mother, Kristen Castro of Waimea; girlfriend, Jazlyn Kawasaki of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Jasmine (Justen Kawamoto) Juan Leong, Kiana (Kea Ibana) Juan Leong and Kayli-Ann Castro of Waimea, Ashlyn Castro of Honolulu; brother, Caleb Castro of Waimea; grandfather, Alvin (Thelma Meheula) Castro Sr. of Honolulu; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Cynthia Baji, 59, of Ka‘u died June 10 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in North Kona, she was an educational assistant at Naalehu School and pastor for Big Island Remnant Ministries in Ka‘u. Celebration of life 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 17, at Kauahaao Congregational Church, 95-1642 Pinao St. in Waiohinu. Survived by husband, Wade K. Baji Sr. of Ka‘u; sons, Wade (Allison) K. Baji Jr. and Marshall K. Baji of Ka‘u; daughters, Debbie K. Baji and Hulali R. Baji of Ka‘u; father, Lot (Alice) Kawaauhau Sr. of Ka‘u; brothers, Lot Kawaauhau Jr. and Scotty Kawaauhau; sisters, Christine Kawaauhau, Elizabeth Kaimiola, Clover (Dominic) Gouveia and Alice Gouveia; 11 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Densiann Denno, 20, of Keaau died June 25 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. She was born in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia. Visitation 2-5 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 3) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 5 p.m. Final services and burial will take place in Chuuk. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by mother, Lorcy (Paren) Suta of Hilo; brothers, Denjunior Denno, Donson Denno, Ferden Denno and Brian Defang of Hilo; sisters, Dinorciann Denno and Pefercyann (Daren) Defang of Hilo; maternal grandparents, Donak Suda and Febronia Oneitan of Hilo; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Thelma Lillian Hakau Akeo, 79, of Hilo died July 13 at home. Born in Honolulu, she was a homemaker. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Scattering of ashes Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Kaloli Point. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Ruben (Noelani) Coltes, Anthony Coltes and Michael Coltes of Hilo; brothers, George (Espie) Akeo and Preston Hind of Honolulu; sister, Ala (George) McCabe of California; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Hisako Hirai, 92, of Kealakekua died June 24 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Shizuoka, Japan, she was a clerk for Ben Franklin Store, server at Kona Tei and Kazan restaurants, worked for Japanese tour companies, participated in a senior bowling league and line dancing, and enjoyed yarn crafting. Private services. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sons, George (Kathy) Hirai of Ewa Beach, Oahu, Tommy (Sharon) Hirai of Hilo and Jeffrey (Lacey) Hirai of Captain Cook; daughter, Linda Hirai of Kealakekua; brother-in-law, Richard (Ruth) Hirai of Kaneohe, Oahu; seven grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Theresa “Vovo” “Gma” “Grams” Bernetta Oliveira Goodman, 84, of Hilo died June 27 at home. Born in Hilo, she drove school buses for Laupahoehoe Transportation Company and Roberts Hawaii and worked for 7-11, the former JC Penney, Chevron/Texaco and Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council school lunch delivery. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Monday (July 29) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by sons, John (Virginia) Goodman and Scott (Alicia) Goodman of Hilo, Emery (Tanya) Goodman of Tennessee; daughter, Catherine (Dane Flores) Goodman of Hilo; eight grandchildren, and 14 great- grandchildren; hanai great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Debra Johnson, 67 of Hawaii Island died July 10. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Benioff Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.

Lee Ann Ashimine, 68, of Kohala died June 30 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Kohala, she was a retired operations manager for Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union. Visitation 2-3 pm, blessing and eulogy 3-3:30 pm and fellowship to follow Saturday (July 27) at Michael and Lee Ann’s home 55-3235 Akoni Pule Hwy. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Michael Ashimine of Kohala; daughters Hulali (Jerry) Kahaikupuna of Kohala and Kawehi (Joshua) Castillo of California; mother, Madeline Gonsalves of Kohala; sister, Lanette Yamamoto of Kohala; brothers, Anthony (Renee) Gonsalves of Kohala and Neal (Shaurin) Gonsalves of Honokaa; four grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Mina Cascayan Alabab, 99, of Mountain View died June 1 at home. Born on Kauai, she was a retired vegetable farmer. Visitation 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday (July 24) at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel. Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Priscilla Gaces of Maui, Gloria (Jack) Magann of Waialua, Oahu, Edna (Nestor) Rabago of Mililani, Oahu, Delia (Robert) Villanueva of Fremont, Calif., Nely (Jeff) Boyd of North Carolina, Fely Applegate of Maui, Marlene Berger of Mountain View, Cheryl Alabab and Althea (McCoy Smith) Alabab of Portland, Ore.; son, Tony Alabab of Henderson, Nev.; 21 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Douglas Dal Edens, 81, of Hawi died July 2 at home. Born in Sacramento, Calif., he was a retired gardening specialist for California State University-Sacramento home surrounded by family. A retired gardening specialist from CSU Sacramento, he spent his retirement in Hawaii gardening, was a California Master Mason, member of the DeMolay Legion of Honor, Eagle Scout, Community Emergency Response Team and neighborhood watch organizer. No services. Burial in family plot in Roseville, Calif. Survived by daughter, Tiffany (Timothy) DeEtte Shafto. Arrangements by Dodo Mortary.

Theresa “Gigi” “Honey” Georgia Macion, 71, of Waimea died June 2 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Laupahoehoe, she was a retired reservations agent for the Mauna Lani resort, former salesclerk at Village Pharmacy in Waimea, member of Waimea Senior Citizens, Alu Like, involved with MADD Hawaii and volunteered with numerous organizations and community clubs. Visitation 8:30-9:45 a.m. Saturday, July 27, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Waimea. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Waimea County Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by children, Eugene Macion of Kona and Melveen (Dave) Johnston of Honokaa; mother, Cecilia (Harry) Plekavic of Chicago; siblings, Blake Tokushige of Waipahu, Oahu, Johnette (Paul) Palumbo of Downs, Ill., Frank (Letty) Plekavic of Addison, Ill., Brenda (Rob) Krepek of Parlin, N.J., Joenell Leina‘ala (Brian) Dietmeyer of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Todd (Allysa) Plekavic of New Lenox, Ill.; five grandchildren and a great-grandson; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Chandler Charles, 68, of Hawaii Island died Jan. 26. No known family. Survivors are asked to contact Hilo Benioff Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.

Christina K Andrews, 98, of Hilo died June 26 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was an organist and member of Haili Congregational Church and St Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Thursday (July 11) at Haili Congregational Church. Service at 10 a.m. Survived by daughters, Pauline Romero of Arizona, DonnaRae Akau and Susan Damo of Hilo; sons, Richard Rickard Jr. and Francis Rickard of Hilo; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren; cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Shawn Kainoa Kahalewai, 54, of Hilo died June 10 in Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a laborer for Island Moving Co. who loved the beach, fishing and being with his wife and family. Private celebration of life 3-9 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 at hale of Caylan and Trena Ua, 128 Hoohua St. in Hilo on Panaewa Homestead. Casual attire, flowers welcome. Not open to the public: family and immediate friends contact niece, Caseyleigh Sabate-Hauanio for info. Survived by wife, Jolene Kahalewai of Hilo; son, Vance Davis; hanai sons, James Hi‘ilei, Rylan Hi‘ilei, Jacob Puakea and Joshua Soares; hanai daughters, Genesis Puakea, Caseyleigh (JB) Sabate-Hauanio and Leinani Sabate; brother, Richard (Tanya) Kahalewai; sisters, Rachael “Shelly” Sabate and Roxanne “Roxy” Kahalewai; hanai brothers, Richard “Tonto” (Akalina) Spencer, Chucky Spencer, Earl “Boy” Kanae and Mana Aguiar; father in-law, James Lawrence; brother in-law, Jeremy “Joanne” Lawrence; sister in-law, Jenilee “Jake” NacNac-Lawrence; a grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Alvin G. Borges 89, of Hilo died May 19 at a care home. Born in Honolulu, he was a businessman owning a gas station, bar and restaurant, founded Commercial Shelving Inc., a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and recreational golfer. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Friday (June 12) at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Kailua, Oahu. Mass at 11 a.m. Survived by sons, Alvin Borges Jr. and Alan (Lisa) Borges of Honolulu; daughters, Donna (Russell) Montibon of Hilo, Debra Borges of Honokaa and Michelle (Alfred Jr.) Souza of Honolulu; 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.