Obituaries for January 28
Carl “Bud” Robin Boege, 59, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 29 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Portland, Ore., he was a wood artist, former prep cook, martial artist and laborer. Private services at a later date. Survived by companion, Valerie DeMello of Waimea; nephews, Braeden Boege and Michael Boege of Oklahoma.
Obituaries for January 27
Pearl Tong Chang, 83, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 5 in Kailua-Kona. She was born in Shanghai, China. Private services held. Survived by daughters, Jade (Randall) Chang-Lockwood of Kailua- Kona and Hope (Tom Nguyen) Chang of California; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Obituaries for January 26
Jean Loreen Ulamealani Cruz, 70, of Henderson, Nev., died Jan. 23 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired secretary for the University of Hawaii School of Pharmacy. Services at a later date. Survived by daughters, Stephanie (Bruce) Tyrin of Phoenix and Sarah Cruz of Henderson; brothers, Charles Dahlberg of West Simsbury, Conn., and Jim Dahlberg of Thailand; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Obituaries for January 25
Michael Edward Keapolani Glendon, 38, of Kapu‘euhi died Jan. 13 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was the owner of Hawaii Island Rain Gutters. Survived by children, Kuahiwi Glendon, Kamaehu Glendon and Ka‘olino Glendon of Kapu‘euhi and Keahi‘ena Hopkins and Kahanuolahou Hopkins of Hilo; parents, Edward and Sarah Glendon of Kapu‘euhi; sisters, Cybil (Grant) Glendon-Baclig of Kapu‘ehui and Tootie (Jerel) Glendon Lee of Waikele, Oahu; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for January 24
Philemon “Billy Boy” Aranaydo, 84, of Keaau died Dec. 17 at a care home. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired union laborer and member of the Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 368 and U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Limited seating. Face masks and social distancing required. Survived by wife, Susanna Sarme Aranaydo of Keaau; sons, Zachary (Alfreda Hart) Aranaydo of Waimea, Andre (Lorene) Aranaydo and Howard (Marilyn) Aranaydo of Keaau and Kevin (Nora) Aranaydo of Pahoa; daughter, Christy (Don) Coloma of Keaau; brothers, Edward (Geri) Aranaydo of Pearl City, Oahu and Gerald Sr. (Linda) Aranaydo of Pahoa; sisters, Doris (Gilbert Sr.) Yrojo of Las Vegas and Marilyn (Frank) Salgado of Omaha, Neb.; brothers-in-law, Richard Sarno of Las Vegas and Manuel “Manning” Sarme of Keaau; sisters-in-law, Dolores “Beng” Aranaydo and Mitsue “Michan” Aranaydo of Pearl City, Carmen “Incar” Aranaydo of Waipahu, Oahu and April Aranaydo of Las Vegas; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for January 22
John Dignan, 72, of Hilo died Jan. 14. Born in Minot, N.D., he retired from the Internal Revenue Service. Celebration of life at a later date on the mainland. Survived by sisters, Kathleen (Donald) Robichaud of Warwick, R.I., Jean (Marion) Cook of Martinsville, Ill., and Dorothy (Si Tae) Cho of East Ridge, Tenn.; brother, Robert (Louise) Dignan of Warroad, Minn.; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for January 21
Sheri Suzanne Lawson, 44, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 13 at home. Born in Findlay, Ohio, she was a deputy prosecuting attorney for the County of Hawaii Office of the Prosecuting Attorney and member of the Hawaii State Bar Association. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by mother, Barbara K. Lawson of Keaau; sisters, Beth (Tim Reed) Lawson of Keaau and Carolyn (Tyler Chumney) Lawson of Ohio; brother, Nathan Lawson of Toledo, Ohio; four nieces and a nephew. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for January 20
Allen “Fuj” Nobuo Fujie, 64, of Hilo died Jan. 6 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a carpenter and member of the Carpenters Union Local 745. Private services held. Survived by wife, Nela Valledor Fujie of Hilo; son, Avery Fujie of Hilo; daughter, Ashley-Rae (Reyn) Fujie-Fukuki of Hilo; sister, Joyce (Carl) Arakaki of Hilo; mother-in-law, Rosita Valledor of Pahala; brothers-in-law, Dean (Karen) Valledor of Hilo, Dave Valledor of Kailua, Oahu, and Eric Valledor of Pahala; sister-in-law, Merle (Andrew) Del Rosario of Ewa Beach, Oahu; nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for January 19
Alexander Borero Jr., 65, of Mountain View died Jan. 7 in Mountain View. Born in Hilo, he was a welder and worked for various welding and construction companies. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by wife, Diane Borero of Mountain View; daughters, Rachel (Peter) Vasen of Louisiana and LeeAnn Borero of Hilo; son, Alexander Borero III of Mountain View; sisters, Diane Smith and Linda Borero of Las Vegas, Lynn Smith of Kurtistown and Maraiah (Armstrong) Yamamoto of Hawaiian Beaches; brother, Byron (Donna Mae) Smith of Hilo; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for January 18
Ernest De Luz, 89, of Paauilo died Dec. 29 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Honokaa, he owned Ernest De Luz Ranch, was a retired equipment operator for the County Public Works Department Highway Maintenance Division, and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Private services at a later date. Survived by sons, Peter De Luz Sr. and Paul (Velma) De Luz of Paauilo and Stephen (Jamie) De Luz of Ahualoa; daughter, Margaret De Luz of Oregon; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for January 17
Jaime “Jimbo” Baraoidan, 85, of Papaikou died Jan. 2 at Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Maui, he was retired from Krupp Taylor. Private services at a later date. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Karen Baraoidan of Hilo; three sons, Jason (Wendy) Galdones of Gardena, Calif., Alex (Michelle) Galdones and Derek (Cheryl) Sabino of Hilo; three daughters, Rochelle Guzman and Francell Garza of Gardena, Calif. and Denise (Rob) Perkins of Las Vegas; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Obituaries for January 15
Edwin Fernandez Sr., 85, of Hilo died Jan. 2 at home. Born in Papaikou, he was a local telephone installer/lineman for GTE Hawaiian Telcom. Burial services at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery in Kaneohe at a later date. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by sons, Edwin Fernandez Jr., Geoffrey S. Fernandez and Johnathan P. Fernandez; daughter, Edean C. Sua; brother, Virgin Fernandez; sister, Rosaline Sylvester; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Obituaries for January 14
Eduardo Espejo Jr., 73, of Hilo died Dec. 30 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pahala, he was a retired heavy equipment operator for Hamakua Sugar Plantation and worked at Ka‘u Sugar Plantation. Private viewing 2-3 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 16) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Cremation to follow. Celebration of life at a later date. Face masks and social distancing required. Survived by chidren, Eddie Espejo of Puna, Edra (Chris) Powell of Wyoming, Ryan (Brittany) Tripple Kanealii of Kona, Michele Kanealii of Wisconsin and Justin (Chiara) Espejo of Oregon; mother, Matilda Espejo of Pahala; brothers, Glenn (Theresa) Espejo and Darren Espejo of Washington, Noel (Jessica) Espejo of Ocean View, Wade (Priscilla) Espejo of Naalehu, Ricky Espejo of Pahala and Darcy (Deborah) Espejo of Kanehoe, Oahu; sisters, Roslyn Miller and Laurie Sand of Washington, Wendy (Mac) Davis of Naalehu, Carlyn Grahn of Seattle, Terrie (Calvin) Louis of Pahala and Brenda (Joe) Brodt of New York; ten grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for January 13
Antonio Bruce Cosma, 84, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 4 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Hana, Maui, he was a journeyman carpenter, a carpenter for Cliff Pouton Builders, a construction worker for Glover Construction Company and Hawaii Dredging Construction Company, worked for Hicks Homes Builders, and owned Cosma’s Carpentry Services. Services at a later date. Survived by wife, Carilynne Cosma of Kailua-Kona; sons, Anthony (Denise) Cosma of Kalaoa and Harry (Doreen) Kapea of Dallas; daughters, Pixie (Melvin) Flores and Tracey Cosma-Carvalho of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Marion (Nancy) Cosma of Lahaina, Maui and Francis (Ella) Cosma of Wailuku, Maui; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for January 12
Christine Gonsalves Vierra Mattos, 90, of Hilo died Dec. 4 at home. Born in Paauhau, she was a housewife and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 16) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Family service at 10:30 a.m. Prayer service 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Section 4. Seating is limited. Face masks and social distancing required. Casual attire. Online video streaming: www.oneroomstreaming.com, click “Family &Friends” then “Watch Now.” Event ID: dodomortuary Password: SUSFRH. Additional information at www.dodomortuary.com. Survived by sons, Dennis (Leilani) Vierra and Dale Mattos of Hilo, Darrell (Rene) Mattos of Keaau, Randy Mattos of Hilo and Eugene (Sylvia) Vierra of Kaneohe, Oahu; daughters, Annette O’Brien of Hilo, Antoinette (Rodney) Castillo of Keaau, Priscilla (Robert) Gomez of Bellflower, Calif., Linda (Victor) Souza and Adele (Ray) Janes of Keaau; brother, Manuel Gonsalves of Oregon; brothers-in-law, Raymond Mattos of California and William Mattos of Keaau; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for January 11
George “Bully” Alameda Jr., 85, of Hilo died Dec. 25 at home. Born in Waiakea, he was a retired plumber for Alameda’s Plumbing and plumber/pipefitter with UA Local 675, member of the 1953 Hilo High School Territory of Hawaii Basketball Championship team and Hawaii Island Senior Basketball Circuit, played for Waiakea Pirates and Keaukaha and member of Keaukaha Community Association and Malia Puka O Kalani Church. Drive-through visitation only 9 a.m.-noon Friday, Jan. 15, at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Burial to follow at 1:15 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park, Section 7. Face masks and social distancing required. Casual attire. Survived by, children, Chad K. (Rosalyn Ige) Alameda, Lono (Moe) Nakashima, Gary Alameda, Janella (Keone Grace) Alameda, Avonelle Alameda, Tina Marie Alameda and Guy (Deanne) Alameda of Hilo; siblings, Edna (Lionel) Azevedo, Alice (Billy) Harbottle and Samuel (Diane) Alameda of Hilo, Leonetta (Richard) Garcia of Seattle and Gordon Kanani Alameda of Waimanalo, Oahu; sister-in-law, Lila (Mehau) Fernandez of Hilo; 16 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for January 10
Achi Ahin, 89, of Pahoa died Dec. 24 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired State of Hawaii Dept. of Health vector control inspector, member of New Hope Puna and U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14 at the Dodo Mortuary chapel. Funeral services at 6 p.m. Committal services 12 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15 at the Hawaii Veterans Cemetery #2 pavilion. Seating is limited to 10 people. Face masks and social distancing required. Casual attire. Survived by son, Curtis (Kathryn) Ahin of Mountain View; daughters, Denise (Victor Jr.) Ventura, Charlene Melandres and Chaslen (Bronson) Ganir of Pahoa and Kathleen (Matt) Conner of Virginia; sister, May Gabriel of Oahu; nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for January 8
Michael “Mike” Thomas Borer, 61, of Castle Rock, Colo., and Kailua-Kona died Dec. 27 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Washington, D.C., he was the retired president and CEO of Xcel Pharmaceutical Inc. Private services at a later date. Memorial donations to any charity of your choosing or the Hawaiian Hawksbill Conservation at www.HAMERinHawaii.org. Select “Turtle Research” when making your donation. Checks can be mailed to HAMER, PMB #175, 5095 Napilihau St. 109B, Lahaina, HI 96761. Survived by wife, Deanne Borer of Castle Rock; sons, Daniel (Deirdre) Borer and Michael (Brittany) Borer of Denver; daughter, Kelley (Jeff) Borer-Miller of Arlington, Mass.; six grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for January 7
Francis Rives “Fray” Heath IV, 72, of Volcano died Dec. 15 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a carpenter, general contractor and retired president of Heath Construction Services Inc. Celebration of life at a later date. Memorial donations to any museum or nonprofit organization. Survived by wife, Carolyn Heath of Volcano; daughters, Kelli (David) Cruz and Karla (Duke) Morgan; two grandsons. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for January 6
Richard Allen Chung, 72, of Pahoa died Dec. 12 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a drywall and finish carpenter. Scattering of ashes on Oahu. Survived by daughters, Donna (William Goodwin) Chung of Atwater, Calif., and Nena (John) Bizjak of Santa Clara, Calif.; brothers, Herbert Chung of San Luis Obispo, Calif., Michael (Elaine) Chung of Las Vegas, Edwin (Carol) Chung, Louis (Kehau) Chung and Keith “Pep” Barje of Honolulu; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
