Shimomi “Violet” Araujo, 98, of Hilo died June 3 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Waiakea Mill, Hilo, she was a retired seamstress for the former Shimomi’s Garment Factory and the former Kamehameha Garments, and member of Hilo Seventh-day Adventist Church and the Lanakila FCE, aka Hilo Association for Family and Community Education. Visitation 1-3 p.m. Sunday (June 16) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 3 p.m. Cremation to follow. Visitation and celebration of life also 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, at the Hilo Seventh-day Adventist Church, 162 Kapiolani St. Interment at a later date. Survived by daughter, Elizabeth (Roger) Toledo of Hilo; son, Clayton B. (Terri Saito) Araujo of Hilo; daughter-in-law, Jo Ann Araujo of San Antonio; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Lynette Noelani Auna, 63, of Keaukaha died May 29. Born in Hilo, she was a probation officer, teacher, business owner, counselor and political aide, Hilo High School Class of 1979 alumna, graduate of Hawaii Community College and Pathway Connect and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Keaukaha Ward. Visitation 8-10:30 a.m. Friday (June 14) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hilo Stake Center, 1373 Kilauea Ave.. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial tp at the Homelani Memorial Park. Survived by husband, Aubrey Auna of Hilo; sons, Aaron (Jackie) Auna and Marcus Auna of Hilo; daughter, Jacelyn Auna of Hilo; mother, Roselani Napeahi of Hilo; brother, Joseph (Wanda) Napeahi of Kahuku; sisters, Terri Napeahi, Laures Napeahi-Ulep and LaCher (Eric) Napeahi of Hilo; brothers-in-law, Aley (Danelle) Auna of Kailua-Kona and Ahlberg (Tia) Auna of San Antonio; sisters-in-law, Adrienne (Sam) Thomas of Hilo, Allyce TeNgaio of Pleasant Grove, Utah, and Althea (Fia) Neria of Salt Lake City; three grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Luisa Guerrero Paguirigan, 92, of Keaau died May 19 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she was a retired sorter for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Annak Ti Batac Association of Hawaii. Private services held. Survived by brother, Camilo (Gloria) Guerrero of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Miriam Dublada of Hilo, Josenia Guerrero of Paauilo, Nenita Guerrero of Keaau, Magdalena Bumanglag of Hilo and Lydia Paguirigan of Kona; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Corazon “Connie” Pascua, 86, of Hilo died April 30 at Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Kealakekua, she was a bartender and worked at numerous establishments including Hilo Hotel, Henri’s on Kapiolani, Green Door, Ken’s Pancake House and Hale Inu, an avid bowler and bowled in the Tuesday night and Wednesday morning leagues at Hilo Lanes. Visitation 5:30-6 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Ballard Family Mortuary. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Darren Pascua of Keaau and Ivan (Shawna) Imai of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Jody (Benny) Palisbo of Keaau and Allison DeGuzman of Hilo; brothers, Asterio “Terry” (Ruth) Canda of Pahoa, Ronald (Valerie) Rillon of Reno, Nev., and Francisco “Cisco” (Renee) Rillon of Waimanalo, Oahu; sisters Sandra Silvis of Roseville, Minn., and Bernadette “Bernie” (Daniel “Hoss” Alvarez) Canda of Kailua-Kona; daughter-in-law Carolyn Pascua of Fredericksburg, Va.; brother-in-law Robert Naiga Sr. of Pahoa; sister-in-law Carmen Canda of Keaau; 12 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Jill Akemi Bonga, 64, of Hilo died May 13 at home. Born in Hilo, she was an educational assistant at Kaumana Elementary School. Private services held. Survived by children, Jacy Cunningham and Cy (Angela) Cunningham; mother, Lei Kakugawa of Hilo; sisters, Ann (Keith) Fernandez of Anchorage, Alaska, and Lynn Kakugawa of Waimea; four grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Michael “Merks” Stephen Kobayashi, 75, of Hilo died April 14 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, he was a retired Hawaii County rescue firefighter, U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran and Purple Heart recipient and member of Lincoln Wreckers Athletic Club. Visitation 2:30-4 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 4 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by children, Michelle “Michi” Kobayashi, Liane (Don) Yokoyama, Breeani (Keawe Kualii) Kobayashi and Bronson (Alaina Villatora) Kobayashi of Hilo, Brock (Shoshanna) Kobayashi of Torrance, Calif., Tiarre Kobayashi of Hilo; brothers, Terrill (Gail) Harrison and Thomas (Elaine Nakatani) Harrison of Hilo; 10 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Raymond Stephen Benevides, 92, of Hilo died May 15 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a retired custodian for Waiakea Elementary School, retired U.S. Army staff sergeant and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Private family services at a later date. Survived by wife, Betty Joan Leilani Benevides of Hilo; children, Dwayne (Stella) Benevides of Oahu, Francesca L.B. (Michael C.) DeMattos of Oahu and Raymond (Perry V. Hayes) Benevides of Los Angeles; sister-in-law, Helen Shirota Benevides of Pepeekeo; two grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Kalaikona Abraham Fukuhara Jr., stillborn boy, of Pahoa, died May 22 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. No services. Survived by parents, Kalaikona Fukuhara and Jessica Egami; two sisters and a brother; grandparents, Raynell Fukuhara and Darrell Egami. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Thomas C. Dela Cruz, 86, of Hilo died April 29 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honomu, he was a retired supervisor for the former Ka‘u Sugar Co. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Graveside urn committal service to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua Section. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Thomas (Lidia Dacayanan) Dela Cruz, Dennis Dela Cruz and Kurt De La Cruz; sister, Jan Hasegawa; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Edith “Edie” Kalikookamaile Bertlemann, née Pieper, 90, of Waimea died May 22 at home. Born in Honolulu, she was a medical technician, U.S. Army veteran, 1950 Ka‘u High School graduate, member of St. James Episcopal Church, volunteered in their Thrift Shop and Boutique, sang and played with the ‘Ukulele Aunties and enjoyed reading, Scrabble and gardening. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15 at St. James Episcopal Church, 65-1237 Kawaihae Rd. in Waimea. Reception to follow. Aloha attire. Condolences can be sent to Christine.Bertlemann@gmail.com. Survived by children: Glen Austin Thompson, Christine Ilima Bertlemann, Larry Bertlemann, Chris Leon Guerrero, Emmy Bertlemann, Pomai Bertlemann and Kai‘u Fergestrom; brother, John Wellington Pieper Jr.; 20 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Kenichi “Roy” Hatayama, 93, of Hilo died May 3 at a private care home in Hilo. Born in Olaa, he was retired from Meadow Gold Dairies Hawaii, worked for the former Holsum Bakery, a U.S. Army veteran, active with the Boy Scouts of America and member of Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday (May 31) at Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission, 216 Mohouli St. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Graveside urn committal service to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No.2. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Carl (Tina) Hatayama of Portland, Ore., Brian (Marilyn DelaCruz) Hatayama and Kent Hatayama of Hilo, Mark (Scarlett) Hatayama of Keaau; daughter, Gayla (John) Kurokawa of Hilo; sisters, Patsy Umeno of Anaheim, Calif., and Janice (James) Manalili of Kona; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Bruce M. Cate, 78 of Hilo, died May 8 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Kingman, Ariz., he was an artist, goldsmith and owner of Freehand Gold Works. Memorial services “Remembering Bruce” are 1-6 p.m. Friday, June 21 at Wailoa State Recreation Center Pavilion 3. Survived by wife, Joyce Cate of Hilo; children and stepchildren, Scott Cate of Hilo, Roy Cate of the Philippines, Buddy Betts of Hilo and Rose (Mike) Consigli of Denver; sister, Carlyn (Janice) Marley of San Antonio; sister-in-law, Suzi Cate of Waipio; 10 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Lynn Elizabeth Capell, 72, of Puako died March 30 in Waimea. She was an award-winning artist, mother, sister and friend. Celebration of life 11 a.m.-sunset Friday, May 31, at Hapuna Beach State Park. Commemoration at 3 p.m., followed by potluck. Survived by daughter, Natalia Capell. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

ShirleyAnn Vicente Casuga, 72, of Milolii died May 15 at home. Born in Kealakekua, she was a farmer and fisherman, involved as a member of countless associations in Milolii and member of the Milolii NFL crew. Scattering of ashes Saturday, June 1, outside Milolii, followed by a celebration of life, fellowship and music at the family’s home, 89-1707 Milolii Government Rd. Casual attire; flowers are welcome to scatter. Survived by daughters, Christina (Richard) Casuga of Tacoma, Wash., Laurie (Rashad) Casuga-Matthews of Milolii and Yvette (Dowell) Jordan of Carson, Calif.; sisters, Dora Halena, Elizabeth Taetuna, Pearline (Didja) and Mildred (Darlene) Casuga of Milolii; brothers, Ben (Darlene) Casuga and Jack (Caroline) Casuga of Milolii; three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Veneranda “Nancy” Banez Cabico, 103, of Captain Cook died May 14 at home. Born in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, she was a retired housekeeper for the former Kona Hilton Hotel, member of AFL Hotel and Restaurant Workers union, coffee farmer and former worker for Dole Pineapple Cannery in Honolulu. Services at a later date. Survived by sons, Mabini Dagdag of Captain Cook and Rogelio (Michelle Smith) Dagdag Sr. of Ocean View; hanai son, Kevin Dagdag of Oahu; grandchildren and great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Albert Maldonado, Sr., 91, of Keaau died April 14 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Ninole, He was a heavy equipment operator and truck driver for the former Hilo Coast Processing, volunteer firefighter, Hawaii National Guard veteran, hunter and former member of Hawaii Island Archery Club. Visitation 9 -10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Ilima Section. Survived by children, Albert (Sandrea) Maldonado Jr. of Pepeekeo, Alvin (Desiree) Maldonado Sr. of Kaneohe, Oahu, Abel (Darlene) Maldonado of Volcano, Judy Maldonado, Betty Jane “BJ” Walls and Teresa (Eric) Acasia of Hilo; sister, Betty Rodrigues of San Jose, Calif.; 18 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

David Lang Akana, 77, of Captain Cook died April 29 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired truck driver for Sears and a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Friday, May 31, at Nuuanu Mortuary in Honolulu. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Graveside burial service 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery in Kailua-Kona. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Richard Akana of Captain Cook, Warren (Jessica) Akana of Minnesota, Kawika (Ruby) Machado of Wahiawa, Oahu, Kaponolani (Haunani) Machado of Kailua-Kona, William Sabado and Matthew Sabado of Hilo; daughters, Kehaulani Akana of Virginia and Caitlin (Kevin) Sabado Carvalho of Mililani, Oahu; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Ralph Etsuo Fujiyama, 70, of Hilo died April 11 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was owner-operator of Kinoole Auto Care. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by wife, JiSoon “Linda” Fujiyama; brothers, Stanley (Judith) Fujiyama and Burt (HyeSun “Eri”) Fujiyama; sister, Linda (Lester) Mende; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.