Robert Stewart Dowling, 97, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 11 in Kailua-Kona. Born in Chicago, he worked as an outside sales representative for oil companies and was a U.S. Navy veteran. Private services at a later date. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by spouse, Atsuko Dowling of Kailua-Kona; sons, John S. Dowling of El Granada, Calif. and James R. (Donna) Dowling of Shasta, Calif.; daughter, Kathy Dowling of Santa Barbara, Calif. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Joseph Rodrigues Bugado Jr., 80, of Hilo died Feb. 13 at home. Born in Honokaa, he was a retired bus driver for Greyline Tours, Jack’s Tours, Robert’s Hawaii Tours, and the owner of Big Island Sightseeing Tours. Viewing 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, March 3, at Ballard Family Mortuary in Hilo. Burial at Mauna Kea Memorial Park (1.6 miles up Ka‘ie‘ie Rd.) at 1 p.m. Face masks and social distancing required. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by spouse, Norma M. Bugado of Hilo; son, Bradford (Layla) Bugado, of El Paso, Texas; daughter, Charmaine Bugado of Hilo; brother, Richard (Cindy) Bugado of Honomu; two grandchildren; aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Bruce Ledyard Andri, 71, of Naalehu died Feb. 12 at home. Born in Staten Island, N.Y, he was an artist and U.S. Army veteran. No services. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by daughter, Amber Andri of Eugene, Ore.; brother, David Andri of Downy, Calif. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Leona Lucille Bender, 90, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 6 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Spokane, Wash., she was a salesclerk for Hilo Hattie’s in Honolulu. Services at a later date. Survived by sons, Brent (Connie) Bender of Waimea and Reed (Susan) Bender of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Bobbie Coman of Oregon and Carol Pugh of Spokane; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Lawrence (Larry) Alexander, 92, of Hilo died Feb. 11 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Los Angeles, he was a retired teacher from Hilo High School, sailor, and builder/operator of the Dolphin Bay Hotel in Hilo. Celebration of life at a later date. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by son, John Alexander of Hilo. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Eric Paul D’almeida, 60, of Hilo died Feb. 6 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a security guard. Graveside service 10 a.m. Friday (Feb. 19) at Homelani Memorial Park. Face masks and social distancing required. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by brother, Rex (Gloria) Matthews; sisters, Sheila Matthews, Coleen Matthews, and Charlene (Shane) Matthews; half-brother, Steven Akau; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Wendy Gail Leilani Ah Tou, 55, of Captain Cook died Jan. 18 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she was a certified nursing assistant at the former Hillhaven Long Term Facility, an order taker at McDonald’s Restaurant and waitress at Hong Kong Chop Suey Restaurant. Services at a later date. Survived by her husband, Thomas Ah Tou Sr. of Captain Cook; daughters, Dayna Marie (Ryan) Kaahanui-Mateo of Aiea, Oahu, Tatiana Ah Tou of Honaunau and Taysha Roberta Kaahanui of Waipahu, Oahu; son, Thomas Ah Tou Jr. of Hoopuloa; mother, Helen (Michael) Naihe of Ewa Beach, Oahu; brother, Branden Kaahanui of Ewa Beach; sisters, Tracy Ann Kaahanui of Kalihi, Oahu, Debbie (Travis) Hoyohoy of Ainaloa and Reina Kaahanui of Milton, Fla.; five grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Harry “Butch” M. Kalima Jr., 61, of Hilo died April 24, 2020, at home. Born in Hilo, he was the owner of Aqua Tech Pool Services, a former press operator for the Hawaii Tribune-Herald and member of the Waiakea Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Zoom memorial service 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Zoom meeting 4208106827, passcode Kalima. Survived by, spouse,: Kelly Kalima of Hilo; sons, Jeremy (Primefootage) Kalima of Hilo and Justin Kalima of Bellingham, Wash., and Hilo; siblings, Shayne (Becky) Kalima of Fullerton, Calif., Kermitt (Faith) Kalima of Kaneohe, Oahu, and Punett (Dennis) Maeda of Hilo; in-laws, Mark (Alana) Foster and Wendy (Steven) Shigemi of Hilo, Michael (Juryleen) Foster of Bellingham, Wash., David (Kathy) Foster of Hilo and Malia (Alexie) Kaaihue of Hilo. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Tyler Kaina Armitage, 46, of Mountain View died Jan. 18 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a carpenter. Family gathering at a later date. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by mother, Colliene Armitage of Pahoa; daughters, Ciera Armitage, Tyra Armitage and Ava Armitage of Hilo; brothers, Rocky Caraco of Hayward, Calif., Solomon Armitage of Pahoa and Jesse (Jay) Armitage of Hilo; sister, Iwalani Armitage-Viriamu of Hilo; ex-wife, Maile Martins of Hilo; a granddaughter; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Abel Kawai Ganer, 63, of Kalopa, formerly of Lanai City, Lanai, died Jan. 31 at home. Born in North Kona, he was a retired supervisor and lead ramp for Hawaiian Airlines and U.S. Marine Corps veteran. A drive through memorial will take place from 8-9 a.m. Thursday (Feb. 11) at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Private services and burial to follow. Face masks and social distancing required. Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society or North Hawaii Hospice. Survived by wife, Myrni Mendes; daughters, Emily Freeman, Jessica (Clayton) Barbosa and Chelsea (Angela) Ganer-Loh; siblings, Hano (Charmaine) Ganer, Anacita (Steven) Murphy, Anna (Dean) Ganer, Kimo Ganer and Lanai (Martin) Eskaran; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

SSG. John DSK Bailey, 27, of El Paso, Texas died Jan. 15. Born in Wailuku, Maui, he was a fire direction chief in the U.S. Army. Services at a later date. Burial at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Survived by mother, Carla Bailey of Kailua-Kona; father, Matt Bailey of Lahaina, Maui; sister, Lauren Bailey of Boston; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Howard W. Ackerman, 88, of Kealakekua died Jan. 26 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, he was a lineman for HELCO. No services. Condolences to: P.O. Box 791, Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750. Survived by wife, Harriet Ackerman of Kealakekua; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Randy Warner Ah Nee, 54, of Pahala died Jan. 30 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a carpenter. Services to be held on Oahu and are pending. Survived by fiance’, Francine Javar of Pahala; brothers, Lawrence W. Ah Nee Jr. of Wailuku, Maui, Rawlins Ah Nee of Waipahu, Oahu, Rowlling Ah Nee of Hilo, Norman Ah Nee of Las Vegas, Ronald Ah Nee of Waianae, Oahu and Warner Ah Nee of Ewa Beach, Oahu; sisters, Rawleen Reis and Lawreen Kapiko of Ewa Beach, Darlene Lum of Mililani, Oahu, Rowleen Cruz of Kaneohe, Oahu and Lawraleen Adewunmi of Phoenix; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

The Rev. Joaquin Tengedan Bilagot, 81, of Keaau died Jan. 14. Born in the Philippines, he served as a man of God for the Lutheran Church in the Philippines. Private services. Survived by wife, Aniceta Bilagot of Keaau; daughters, Ruthie Clearwater and Hannah Bilagot of Keaau. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Francis Marion “Koa” Agbigay, 60, of Hilo died Jan. 3 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he worked at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park’s Youth Conservation Corp., S. Yoshina Contracting Co. and Hilo Fish Co. and was a U.S. Army National Guard veteran. Private services held. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by brothers, Bernardo M. (Mona) Agbigay Jr. of Fairfield, Calif., Anthony K. (Adrienne J.) Agbigay of Hilo and Lawrence Hinano (Christina) Agbigay of Volcano; sisters, Diana I. (Don) Anakalea Easley of The Villages, Fla., Bernadette K. (Leslie) Nakano of Keaau and Evelyn S. (Daniel) Schwarz of Kailua, Oahu. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.