Obituaries for December 3

Norman Aguinaldo, 80, of Honomu died Nov. 19 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Honomu, he was a retired mechanic for the former Hawaii Motors, past co-owner of AC&S Automobile Repair and member of Honomu Good Shepherd Mission. Memorial Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Honomu Good Shepherd Mission, 28-3518 Honomu Ln. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Dorothy Aguinaldo of Honomu; daughters, Toni (Gonzaka) Sorcy of Keaau, Nicole (Lyle Balingit) Aguinaldo of Pepeekeo, Jody (Christopher) Mitsumura of Maui, Judy (Ronald Kanakanui) Aguinaldo and Colette (Darren Dana) Kelly of Hilo; brother, Lawrence (Lani) Aguinaldo of Hilo and Anthony “Duke” Aguinaldo of Hilo; brother-in-law, Ralph Uchima of Honomu; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 29

Cynthia Lei Alapai, 59, of Papa Bay died Nov. 14 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Keopu, she was a telemetry technician for Kona Community Hospital and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All-night vigil 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the family’s Kailua-Kona home at 74-5157 Puuolokaa Place. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kailua-Kona. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Luncheon to follow. White attire. An all-day celebration of life Sunday, Dec. 8, at the family’s Papa Bay home at 88-1600 Mamalahoa Highway. Survived by husband, Jocinto Johnson of Papa Bay; sons, Jocinto (Shavana) Johnson Jr. of Hilo, Kekumu Johnson and Hiapo Johnson of Papa Bay; daughters, Jocina (Kaeo) Alani of Hoopuloa, Cecilia Johnson of Papa Bay, Kamahana (Kevin) Johnson of Kalihi, Hawaii Island, Josephine (Brendan) Johnson of Ocean View and Tehani (Kaai) Johnson of Papa Bay; brothers, Robert (Sharon) Alapai of Hilo, James (Trina) Alapai of Kalaoa, Kona, Joseph Alapai of Kailua-Kona, Patrick (Lovelyn) Alapai and Hiram (Corina) Alapai of Kalaoa, Kona, Derrick (Megan) Alapai of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Maile (Bruce) Goold of Los Angeles, Cindy (David) Kaulia of Kailua-Kona and Nani (Isaac) Hoohuli of Kealia; 11 grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 28

David N. Cabuag Sr., 80, of Hilo, formerly of Honolulu and Everett, Wash., died Nov. 21 at home. Born on Oahu, he was a retired member of Hawaii Carpenters Union Local 745 and the Washington state Carpenters Union, U.S. Air Force jet mechanic, life member of American Legion Post 127 in Bothell, Wash., and former member of Iron Horse Motorcycle Club on Oahu, Hawaiian Civitan Club of Kona, Kai Opua Canoe Club, former youth football and baseball coach and Special Olympics volunteer. Visitation 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 7, at Ballard Family Mortuary. Service noon-1:30 p.m. Condolences: Stacey Cabuag, P.O. Box 1878, Hilo, HI 96721. Survived by daughter and caregiver Stacey “Lani” (Randall Lum) Cabuag of Hilo; sons, David N. (Maurice) Cabuag Jr. of Vacaville, Calif., Brian (Sara) Cabuag of Wilmington, N.C., and Robert Cabuag of Pearl City, Oahu; brothers, Jake Cabuag Sr. of Bothell and Paul (Esther) Cabuag Sr. of Kailua-Kona; sister, Becky Asis of Waihee, Maui; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and numerous hanai grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 27

Lourdes Calantoc Balicoco, 94, of Pahoa died Nov. 5 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Sarrat, Philippines, she was a flower picker and packer at Kuwahara Nursery, papaya farm owner and member of Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass at 7 p.m. Casual attire; flowers and lei welcome. Cremation to follow. Urn burial 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery. Survived by son, Cirilo (Maria) Rarogal of Honolulu; adopted son, Robert Balicoco of the Philippines; hanai son, Jimmy (Linda) Bernardo of Pahoa; adopted daughter, Luzminda (Jun) Obano of the Philippines; hanai daughter, Luzviminda B. Durkan of Keaau; stepdaughters, Violeta (Jun) Calaranan of the Philippines and Norma (Arsenio) Alcon of Honolulu; brother, Alfredo (Holly) Calantoc of Minnesota; stepmother, Elma Calantoc of Orchidland; stepsister, Dhonna Marie Calantoc of Orchidland; sister in-law, Frances Calantoc of Hilo; 22 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 26

Denise Marie Maiden, 67, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 12 at Life Care Center of Kona. Born in Los Angeles, she owned Sparkle housekeeping service. Private services. Survived by daughter, Sarah (John) Caravalho of Kailua-Kona. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 22

Samuel Kamaki Pinehaka Mahi, Sr., 74, of Hilo died Nov. 13 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired school bus driver trainer for Roberts Hawaii, former Hele-On and Ka ‘Umeke Ka‘eo Hawaiian Immersion Public Charter School bus driver and retired Hawaii Army National Guard staff sergeant and mechanic. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hilo Stake Center, 1373 Kilauea Ave. Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima section. Aloha attire. Survived by wife, Josephine “Sweetheart” Mahi of Hilo; sons, Samuel “Kamaki” Mahi Jr. and Keola Mahi of Hilo; daughter, Mikihala Mahi of Hilo; brothers, Darnell Mahi and Davey Mahi of Hilo; sisters, Maydean Bowman of Kohala and Ilima Mahi of North Dakota; brother-in-law, Dennis Matsuyama of Hilo; a granddaughter; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 21

Don Michael Keahiokalani Canario, 66, of Hilo died Nov. 14 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua. Born in Hilo, he was a retired Hawaii Police Department officer and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service/celebration of life at 6 p.m. Casual attire; flowers and lei welcome. Survived by daughters, Christina K. (Ivan Alatan) Canario of Honokaa and Cara-Lin K. (Sam Choy Jr.) Canario of Kealakekua; companion, Karen R. Hamada of Hilo; brother, Gilbert (Susan) Canario II of Waimea; sisters, Michelle (Mathew) Champion and Anna Marie Canario of Pahoa; four grandsons and a granddaughter; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 20

Dr. Joseph Daniel Eubanks III, 74, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 5 at home. Born in San Diego, he was a neuropsychologist. Private services at a later date. Survived by wife, Jo Beth Eubanks of Kailua-Kona; sister, Barbara (Nathan) Pereira of Waikoloa. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 19

Betty Jane Keikioewa Akina, 71, of Mountain View died Oct. 12 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired food service worker. Visitation 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by daughter, Corina (Victor) McLellan of Keaau; son, Lloyd (Deborah) Akina of Kaneohe, Oahu; brothers, Dennis Balles of Hilo and Evan Nihipali of Honolulu; sisters, Elizabeth Kaleo of Hauula, Oahu, Elijoe Ka‘ahu of Ewa, Oahu, Karen Ka‘ahu and Rowena Nihipali of Honolulu, Rhoda Nihipali Shores of California; 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 17

Richard Haruto Esaki, 84, of Kaneohe, Oahu, died Oct. 31. Born in Hilo, he was a retired civil engineer for the state Department of Transportation-Harbors Division. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary in Honolulu. Service at 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Alice Nakaji Esaki of Kaneohe; son, Evan (Judy) Esaki of Kaneohe; daughter, Evelyn Esaki of Sammamish, Wash.; brother, Lloyd (Yukiko) Esaki of Pearl City, Oahu; sister, Ruth Miyahira of Hilo; three grandsons and a granddaughter. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 16

Clinton L. Carter Jr., 72, of Mountain View died Nov. 2 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hartford, Conn., he was a retired construction journeyman and U.S. Air Force veteran. Private services held. Survived by wife, April Ruth Carter of Colorado; sons, Clinton Carter III of Colorado, William Carter and Jeffrey Carter of Connecticut; daughter, Lisa Ann Carter of Connecticut; sisters, Nancy Carter and Barbara Kinchen of Florida, Evelyn Olander of Connecticut; nine grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 15

Rosalina “Lita” Bender, 82, of Keaau died Oct. 14 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Keaau, she was a retired kitchen helper for Hilo Hospital and a hair dresser for Sadano, a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Keaau and a member of Hilo Hospital Retirees Club. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo. Service 5 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Rainer Bender of Keaau; sister, Carmen (Dino) Canda of Keaau; sister-in-law, Lilo Santos of Hilo; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 14

Carl “Bill” William Bergstrom III, 60, of Ocean View died Sept. 12 in Waikoloa. Born in Los Angeles, he was the owner of Kailua Blue Pool &Spa. Private services. Memorial donations to North Hawaii Hospice, 65-1328 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela, HI 96743. Survived by daughter, Elizabeth Bergstrom of California; sister, Karen (David Prentiss) Bergstrom of Waikoloa; nieces, nephews, cousins and hanai family. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Obituaries for November 13

Eleuterio “Terri” Pascual Gabriel Sr., 77, of Papaikou died Oct. 12 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a retired cultivation department employee for the former Mauna Kea Sugar Co., basketball fan and member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service at 6 p.m. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire; flowers and lei welcome. Survived by wife, Claire Gabriel of Papaikou; son, Troy (Jacqueline) Gabriel of Auburn, Wash.; daughters, Helen “Yvonne” (Derk) Benisch of Duvall, Wash., and Heidi (Benjamin Jr.) Pana of Papaikou; brothers, Andres (Cecelia) Gabriel of Washington and Bernard (Debra) Gabriel of Henderson, Nev.; 12 grandchildren and a great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 10

Estipania “Fannie” Dulan Alejandro, 96, of Halaula, Kohala, died Oct. 14 at home. Born in Kohala, she was a retired housekeeper for Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, worked for Kohala After-School plus Program and was a member of Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Private services held. Survived by daughters, Loretta (Ronald) Crivello and Lydia (Steven) Santiago of Hilo, Leticia Rivera of California; sons, Alvin Alejandro of Kohala, Andrew Alejandro of Oahu and Alfred Alejandro of California; brothers, Henry Dulan of Kohala and Paul (Joann) Dulan of Kona; sister, Lourdes Manuel of Las Vegas; seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 8

James Nu‘uanu Cipriano, 57, of Las Vegas died Sept. 18 at home. Born in Kealakekua, he was a customer-service/ground-service agent for Delta Airlines and U.S. Navy veteran. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Puka‘ana Congregational Church (United Church of Christ) in Kealia, South Kona. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Desirae Cipriano of Las Vegas; daughters, Kawailani (Clayton Jiminez) Cipriano and Malia Cipriano of Las Vegas; brothers, George Cipriano Jr., of Kailua-Kona and Matthew (Pearl) Cipriano of Corona, Calif.; sisters, Geraldine (Calvin) Ely of El Paso, Texas, Emelia (Wayne) Kiwaha of Kealia-Hookena, Marilee (Howard K.) Alapai and Imogene Cipriano-Keka of Kailua Kona; hanai mother, Daisy K. Losalio of Kealia-Hookena; four grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Obituaries for November 7

Sammy Lanaihoku Moses Jr., 56, of Hilo died Oct. 27 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he worked for Five Star Maintenance Co. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire; flowers and lei welcome. Burial at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua Section. Survived by companion, Danise Varize of Hilo; mother, Cynthia (Peter Lee) Moses of Hilo; sister, Wendy (Derwin Taka) Moses of Hilo; sons, Namon (Noelani Rodrigues) Moses and Brandon (Sunshine Woodford) Guevara of Hilo; daughters, Braeden (Dominic Caraballo) Moses-Guevara and Brianne (Sharae Lee) Moses of Hilo; hanai daughter, Natasha Varize of Hilo; nine grandchildren; four nephews and two hanai nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 6

Terrance “Jason” Lee Everitt, 72, of Holualoa died Oct. 22 in Holualoa. Born in Warren, Ohio, he was a bartender and U.S. Navy veteran. Graveside services with military honors noon Wednesday, Nov. 20, at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by son, Trevor Everitt of London; brother, Tom Everitt of Las Vegas; sister, Tammy Agae of California; two grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 5

Edward Chang Sr., 87, of Lanai City, Lanai, died Sept. 4 at Adventist Health Castle in Kailua, Oahu. He was born in Napoopoo, South Kona. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park &Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 3

Lester Norman Baldwin, 96, of Hilo died Oct. 14 at home. He was born in San Jose, Calif. Memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Nov. 9 at the Church Of The Holy Apostles in Hilo. Aloha attire. Online condolences may be made at homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by four daughters, Nancy (Brent) Abe of Kaneohe, Oahu, Barbara Eaton of Hilo, Jen Baldwin of Texas and Shayna Baldwin of Washington; two sisters, Kitty Kemner of Oregon and Joan Searles of Oklahoma; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.