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.
Obituaries for January 5
Juleen Rene Agpalza, 65, of Pahoa died Dec. 26 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in California, she worked as a paralegal and was a member of the Overcoming Faith Center. Visitation 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Service/Celebration of Life at 6 p.m. Face masks and social distancing required. Survived by husband, Ricardo Agpalza of Pahoa; sons, Jason (Michelle) Agpalza of Virginia and Jeremy (Jennifer) Agpalza of Keaau; daughters, Rochelle (Keven) Lee of Las Vegas and Renee (Patrick) Lawrence of Honomu; brothers, Jesse (Loida) Lagang of Arizona, Alfred (Gabriella) Calantoc of Pahoa and David (Alma) Calantoc of California; sister, Leanora (Elton) Kaku of Hilo; step-father, Alfred (Holly) Calantoc of Minnesota; step-sisters, Sarah (Richard) New of Oregon, Rebecca Calantoc of Minnesota and Mary (Kevin) Hanks of Honolulu; nine grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for January 3
Mary Angelo Branco, 90, of Honokaa died Dec. 19 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua. Born in Haina, she was a retired candy maker and packer for Hawaiian Holiday Macadamia Nut Co. and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and the Sacred Heart Society. Private service. Survived by daughters, Donna (Rogers) De Luz of Paauilo and Sandra (Gordon) Dias of Honokaa; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for January 1
George Calicdan, 75, of Hilo died Dec. 22 at home. Born in Waimanalo, Oahu, he was a retired cable splicer for Verizon, youth baseball and basketball coach, member of the MindBenders softball team, Ali’s Motorcycle Club and a U.S. Navy veteran. Visitation 8:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. No food or refreshments. Face masks and social distancing required. Survived by wife, Susan Calicdan of Hilo; sons, Christopher (Kristie) Calicdan and Corey (Chelsi) Calicdan of Hilo; sisters, Mary Jane (Jim) Peleiholani of Hilo and Lilian Soares of Honolulu; brothers, Segundo Calicdan Jr. of Hilo and John (Patricia) Calicdan of Reno, Nev.; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for December 31
Ivan Gene “Johnny” Ah Sam, 68, died Nov. 14 at home. Born in Kohala, he was a marine machinery mechanic at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and U. S. Army Reserve veteran. Contact family for service information. Survived by wife, Jacqueline Ann Ah Sam; daughters, Sheri-Anne N. (Kanani) Elarco, Natalie H. Ah Sam, Icelynn K.N. (Glenn) Rubio and Crystal U. (Bryson) Felisi; brothers, Glenn Ah Sam, Al Duane Ah Sam and Ray Dean Ah Sam; sisters, Charlene Caravalho and Josette Cruz; five grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Obituaries for December 30
Arthur George Kahalepa‘akea Ahana, 78, of Waimea died Dec. 19 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired electrician and proprietor of Ahana Electric and member of the Annunciation Catholic Church. Survived by wife, Gwen Ahana of Waimea; son, Keoni (Roselee) Ahana of Waimea; daughter, Maliaokalani (Nathan) Ahana-Pascual of Waimea; brothers, Neyland (Naomi) Ahana of Kaneohe, Oahu, and Wildon Ahana of Honolulu; sisters, Novie Widemann and Giselle Ahana of Waimanalo, Oahu; sister in-law, Sharon Keliiholokai of Waimea; four grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for December 25
Charles “Charlie” Iseri, 86, of Hilo died Dec. 21 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Kainaliu, he was a retired industrial arts teacher who taught at Hilo High School, Honokaa High School and Kalanianaole Intermediate School, former instructor for Hilo Ki-Aikido Club, member of the Prostate Cancer Support Group and Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and U.S. Army Reserve veteran. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Ella Iseri of Hilo; daughter, Leanne (Greg) Kirk of Santa Monica, Calif.; sister, Etsuko Furukawa of Honolulu; brother, Arthur (Irene) Iseri of Pearl City, Oahu; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for December 24
Kaleo Malama Aaron Cachero, 27, of Pahoa died Dec. 13 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. Private services. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by mother, Imelda Giltner of Hilo; grandmother, Mary Cachero of Pahoa; three brothers; three sisters; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Obituaries for December 23
David Michael Durkee, 80, of Hilo died Dec. 20 at Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Tacoma, Wash., he was in retail sales at the former Fireplace & Home Center and an accomplished musician. Survivors are asked to contact Dodo Mortuary at 935-5751. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for December 20
James Kimo Keiter-Charles, 38, of Honokaa died Nov. 24 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was a state Child Protective Services investigator, former basketball player for the University of Hawaii at Hilo Vulcans and member of the 2000 Hilo High School Vikings state championship basketball team. Services at a later date. Survived by wife, Cecile Walsh of Honokaa; parents, Charles Charles and Barbara Keiter of Mountain View; brother, Scott Keiter-Charles of Las Vegas. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for December 17
Alexander “Uncle Ball” Ikukalaihiku Kauahipaula Jr., 75, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 11 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kaneohe, Oahu, he was a retired laborer and meat processor for United Meat Co. Private services. Survived by wife, Patricia Kauahipaula; sons, Patrick (Darolynne) Kauahipaula of Honolulu and Chain (Casey Kahakai) Kauahipaula of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Kristie (Aaron) Laroya of Kailua-Kona and Misty (Ryan Balles) Kauahipaula of Honolulu; sisters, Cassandra Chang and Shanelle Yanagi of Kaneohe, Arlene (Robert) Bannister of Kailua, Oahu, Cindy (Alvin) Goshi and Amy (Calvin Cohan) Tom of Honolulu, Danette (Tom) Hidley of Thailand and Johne Colohan of New York; brothers, Wayne (Soon Yi) Tom of Washington and Maxwell (Amelia) Tom of Hilo; sixteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Obituaries for December 16
Gary Elwyn Monell, 85, of Captain Cook died Sept. 12 at home. Born in San Diego, he was a former college professor at San Diego Mesa Community College, and retired U.S. Navy captain. Services at a later date. Survived by wife, Connie Monell of Kailua-Kona; son, Derek (Joann Sarubbi) Monell of Captain Cook; daughter, Cherie (Michael) Eulau of Ventura, Calif.; brother, Jerry (Germaine) Monell of San Diego; three grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for December 15
Robert Byers Eaton III, 75, of Hilo died Nov. 21 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Auburn, Wash., he was self employed. Service at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, via Zoom. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by spouse, Linda Eaton of Hilo; daughters, Lynn Rachelle (Ramon) Labayog, Dawn Michelle Baker, Allisha Louise (Rich) Marlatt and Annitra Jennese Eaton; sister, Joan (Tom) Throop; 11 grandchildren; cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Obituaries for December 14
Reginald S. Carvalho, 62, of Norfolk, Va., died Dec. 7 at the Premier Estates in Pierce. Born in Omaha, Neb., he grew up in Hilo and later worked as a farm hand. No services. Online condolences: www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com. Survived by sister, Jill Carvalho; brothers, Christian Carvalho, Scott Carvalho, Matthew Carvalho and Ryan Carvalho; two nieces; cousins, aunts, and an uncle. Arrangements by Stonacek Funeral Chapel.
Obituaries for December 13
James Irwin Chesnar, 71, of Ocean View died Dec. 1 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in New York, he was an artist. No services. Survived by sister, Elizabeth Morgan of Volcano; two nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for December 11
John Anthony Ervin, 68, of Hilo died Dec. 5 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Oakland, Calif., he was a retired California correctional officer. No services. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by wife, Kanami Sasaki Ervin of Hilo. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Obituaries for December 10
Peter Golitzen, 79, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 29 at home. Born in Los Angeles, he was a retired computer consulting business owner, member of Kona Reefers Dive Club, the HAM radio community and Kona Bridge Club. Private services. Survived by sister, Cynthia Garn of Maryland; daughter, Cynthia (John) Brixie of California; son, Greg Golitzen (Maria) of California; four grandchildren.
Obituaries for December 9
Emilio “Fish” Enanoria Dinson Jr., 58, of Captain Cook died Nov. 23 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Kealakekua, he was a construction laborer and a member of Laborers International Union of North America, Local 368. Services at a later date. Survived by sons, Laule’a Reyes, Emilio Dinson III, Nainoa Dinson and Joshua Dinson of Kaneohe, Oahu; daughter, Tatiana Dinson of Kaneohe; father, Emilio Dinson Sr. of Kealia; brothers, Chris Dinson of Honaunau, Theodore Dinson of Kealia, Wendell Dinson of Ocean View, Lincoln (Jolene) Dinson of Kailua-Kona and Dwight Brooks of Ocean View; sisters, Lynnette Wong of Honolulu, Jay-Nyn (Robert) Gouveia of Ocean View, Darlyn (Ezekiel) Bryant of Kaneohe, Mi-Ladee (Kyle Kondo) Johnson of Kealakekua, Jan-Noel (Dan) Billedeaux of Vancouver, Wash., Yolana-Lee (Keith) Chang of Kaneohe and Julie Krewson of Orange Beach, Ala.; one granddaughter; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for Dec. 7
Angelina “Angie” “Nana” Akana Alcosiba, 73, of Hilo and Las Vegas died Nov. 16 at home. Born in Kona, she was a retired officer manager at East Hawaii Cultural Center and member of Encourage Fellowship in Keaau. Private services at a later date. Survived by daughters, Andrea (Darren) Benevides of Hilo, Cindy (Neal) Nakamoto of Volcano and Donna (Chris) Lee of Las Vegas; son, Tommy Alcosiba of Las Vegas; brothers, Alfonso (Anita) Belanio, Jeffrey (Judy) Belanio and Craig Belanio; sisters, Glenda (Danny) Shirley, Estralita (Frank) Campogan, Gail (John) Reyes, and Althea (Rudy) Danao; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; aunts, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Obituaries for December 6
Troy Astrande, 50, of El Paso, Texas, formerly of Keaau, died Nov. 19 in Texas. Born in Honolulu, he was tae kwon do instructor/practitioner, worked for FedEx, and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Interment in Hawaii at a later date. Survived by wife, Ana Gonzalez-Astrande of El Paso, Texas; son, Adrian Astrande of El Paso, Texas; mother, Pauline Astrande of Keaau; father, Warlito Astrande of Keaau; brother, Nathan Astrande of Keaau; mother-in-law, Maria Gonzalez of Fontana, Calif.; sister-in-law, Nydia Doolittle of Riverside, Calif.; brother-in-law, Jesus Gonzalez of San Diego; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
