Obituaries for November 2

Edwina “Winnie” Nyuk How Booth, 91, of Waimea died Oct. 4 at her residence. Born in Honolulu, she was owner of the former Ocean View Inn Restaurant and a member of Keola Malamalamalama Church. Private services held. Survived by daughters, Joanne Alcoran of Waimea and Cindy Guzman of Las Vegas; sons, Gary (Rosemarie) DePontes of Kailua-Kona, Ronald DePontes of Honolulu; daughter-in-law, Gina DePontes of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Jeanette Kuwada of Hilo and Earlene Kaiawe of Kalaoa; brothers, Kenneth Kam and Ronald (Sandra) Kam of Kailua-Kona and Thomas Kam of California; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for November 1

David Waimea Vaiola Aholelei, 18, of Kailua-Kona died Oct. 25 at City of Hope in California. Born in Phoenix, he attended Waikoloa School, graduated from Kealakehe High School where he was a member of the Kealakehe High School Waveriders football team and the Boy Scouts of America. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel, 75-230 Kalani St., Kailua-Kona. Funeral service at 11 a.m., followed by burial at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Survived by parents, Oke and Tricia Aholelei of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Blake (Mandy) Aholelei, Tanner Aholelei of Kailua-Kona; sister, Chantel Aholelei, of Kailua-Kona; maternal grandparents, Harry and Betty Rheingans of Phoenix; paternal grandmother, Sela Aholelei of Kailua-Kona; one nephew; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Arrangements by White’s Funeral Home in Azusa, Calif. and Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 31

Julita Talaro Castulo, 98, of Honokaa died Sept. 11 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she was homemaker and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Celebration of Mass 10 a.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Survived by daughters, Germelina Corazon (Jose Pepe) Viray of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Mila Fe Revilla and Erlinda C. (Jules) Carralero of Las Vegas, Vicky C. (Douglas) Aten and Emma (Eliahu) Pessah of Honokaa; son, Benedicto (Gloria P.) Castulo of the Philippines; sisters, Zenaida T. Garcia of Baguio, Philippines and Concesa T. (Nestor) Afos of Manila, Philippines; brother, Trinidad (Catalina) Talaro of Stockton, Calif.; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 30

Leo R. Audette, 63, of Hilo died Oct. 12 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Holyoke, Mass., he was the owner of the former Audette Air Co. and eventually retired to Hilo. A scattering of ashes will occur at sea off Maui during a celebration of life ceremony later this month. Donations in his memory can be made to the American Diabetes Association at diabetes.org. Survived by sisters, Carole (Audette) Gozgit and Francis Audette of Chicopee, Mass. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 26

Margaret Gayle Inouye, 73, of Hilo died Oct. 16 at her residence. Born in Kansas, she was a retired librarian for the Hawaii Department of Education. Survived by brother, David (Sandy) Freeberg of Nebraska; caregiver, Vicky S. Hulihee-Nourrie; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 25

Gerard “Bush” Kanani Hulama Sr., 66, of Lihue, Kauai, died Oct. 11. Born in Hilo, he was a carpenter. Celebration of life noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at 33 Noeau St., Panaewa. A motorcycle bike run will meet there (Haili’s Tent) at 8:30 a.m. and leave at 9 a.m. Visitation also 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Old Koloa Church, 3269 Poipu Road, Koloa, Kauai. Celebration of life 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Nova Dale Vea Hulama; sons, Gerard K. Hulama Jr. of Kauai; hanai son, Sammy Morrentino of Kauai; daughters, Gerri-Lu (Shane) Waikiki-Madeyski of the Big Island; Cynthia Hulama, Raynette (Keith) Yamamoto of Kauai; parents-in-law Alejandro and Masa Vea; daughter-in-law, Tasha (Warren) Tavares of Kauai; brothers, Mike (Kaoi) Hulama of Oahu, Jesse (Debbie) Hulama Sr. and Stanford (Linda) Hulama Sr. of the Big Island; sisters, Rowena (Ronald Silva), Joanne Hulama and Faye Williams of the Big Island; sister-in-law Barbara Hulama; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 23

Thelma Leilehua Akiona, 70, of Napoopoo died Oct. 9 at her residence. Born in Captain Cook, she was a maintenance worker at The Club at Hokulia, groundskeeper at Pu‘uhonua O Honaunau National Park, room attendant at Kona Village, manager at Kentucky Fried Chicken and driver for Avis car rentals at the Kona airport. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Kealakekua. Mass 11 a.m. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by daughter, Tammy (Peter Pahinui) of Napoopoo; brothers, Samuel Akiona Jr. of Napoopoo, and Harold Akiona Sr. of Honalo; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 22

John “Jack” H. Boeggeman, 65, of Kailua-Kona died Oct. 13 at his residence. Born in Philadelphia, he recently retired as the sole proprietor of JHB Tax Services in Pennsylvania and Kailua-Kona. Private service to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Hospice of Kona, P.O. Box 4130, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745 or University of Texas Austin, Dell Medical School at http://bit.ly/MatsuiResearch online. Survived by wife, Robin Boeggeman of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Alyssa (Jeff Walton) Boeggeman of Texas; son, John Boeggeman of Texas; father, John Boeggeman of Pennsylvania; mother, Rose Lass of Pennsylvania; sisters, Eileen (Larry) DiTullo and Cynthia Kramarz of Pennsylvania; brother, Daniel (Linda) Boeggeman of Pennsylvania; nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Obituaries for October 21

Debra Therese Ku‘uleilani Bellotto, 54, of Keaau died Oct. 5 at home. Born in Lahaina, Maui, she was a homemaker, caregiver to her mother and loved to sing and dance hula. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by children, Brandon K. Bellotto, Cynthia K. Ohashi, Sefan K. Bellotto and Carlos-Vincent K. Bellotto; siblings, Vincent K. Bellotto, Puanani Kaleleiki, Kamalani Kaleleiki, and Hinano Kaleleiki; hanai family Robin Rodero, Gerald Saragosa and Paulette Saragosa; grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 20

Christine S. Azevedo, 93, of Hilo died Oct. 13 at home. Born in Pepeekeo, she was a retired executive secretary for the former Carlsmith & Carlsmith, manager for the former Walli-Mae’s Slippers & Accessories, homemaker, member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Joseph’s Aloha Choir. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursday (Oct. 24) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral service at 10 a.m.. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Survived by daughters, Virginia (Franklin) Veriato of Hilo, Valerie (Henry Sr.) Pacheco of Wailuku, Maui, and Annette (Patrick Sr.) Aiona of Hilo; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 18

Henry Perreira Aguiar, 104, of Hilo died Sept. 11 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired service station owner/mechanic and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 23) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Memorial mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by caregiver/great-grandson, Siliaga “Lopaka” Lemafa of Hilo; hanai daughter/granddaughter, Barbara (John) Vallejo of Las Vegas.; six grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 17

James Edward Farias, 80, of Hilo died Oct. 15 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua in Honokaa. Born in Pepeekeo, he was a land surveyor and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Survived by sisters, Flora Temporal of Hilo and Rose M. (Felipe) Resurrecion of Volcano; brother, Joseph (Alice) Farias of Hilo; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 16

Forrest Clay Fanning, 73, of Hilo died Aug. 15 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Nashville, Tenn., he was a seafood clerk for Malama Market, seafood manager for the former Sure Save Supermarket and U.S. Army and the Air National Guard veteran. Private services held. Survived by wife, Darling Wilson-Fanning of Hilo; sons, Wayne Fanning of Honolulu and Brian Fanning of Hilo; sister, Anita F. (Arnold) Ausenbaugh of Nashville; stepsons, Flynn (Emily) Wilson of Mountain View and Israel Wilson of Hilo; two stepgrandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 15

Jeffrey “Jeff” Edward Butterfield, 63, of Hilo died Sept. 20 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Massachusetts, he was a cargo agent for the former Aloha Airlines. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial Service at 10 a.m. Urn burial noon at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Ann Butterfield of Hilo; sons, Justin (Stacey Nishiki) Shimasaki of Honolulu and Jeremy (Alyssa) Butterfield of Hilo; brother, John “Jack” Butterfield of Ashland, Mass.; sister, Joni McMahon of Millbury, Mass. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 13

Mercedes Delos Santos Dameg, 90, of Pahala died Sept. 14 at Ka‘u Hospital. Born in Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, she a harvester for the former Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. Pahala orchard and member of Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 19) at Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire; flowers and lei welcome. Burial at church cemetery. Survived by sons, Alejandro (Esperanza) Dameg, Rosalino (Estelita) Dameg, Eduardo Dameg of Oahu, Delfin (Alma) Dameg of Lanai and Jaime (Maritess) Dameg of Pepeekeo; daughters, Rose Fajardo of Maui, Olivia (Bonifacio) Corpuz and Aloha (Rey) Gascon of Pahala; brother, Ruperto Rellegue of Laur, Nueva Ecija, Philippines; son in-law, Edward Grohs of Pahala; 26 grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 10

Carolyn R. Koehnen, 94, of Hilo died Aug. 25 at home. Born in Auburn, Calif., she was a retired nurse and widow of businessman and community leader Fred J. Koehnen. Private services held. Survived by daughters, Lynne P. Forbes, Helie K. Rock and Kristi Robinson; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Obituary for October 9

Manuel Daog, 90, of Florida, formerly of Hilo, died Oct. 7 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center in Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a retired U.S. Army sergeant first class who worked for several companies in Chicago and Miami after retiring from the Army. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Interment 8:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) in Honolulu. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by son, Michael (Diana) Daog of Miami Gardens, Fla.; daughters, Rose Marie Daog Yuhas of Los Angeles and Sandi (Kevin) Hagan of Maitland, Fla.; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 8

Margaret Alexander, 92, of Hilo died Sept. 24 at home. Born in Santa Paula, Calif., she was retired builder and operator of the Dolphin Bay Hotel, built sailboats and sailed around the world. Private service. Survived by husband, Larry Alexander of Hilo; son, John Alexander of Hilo. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 6

Adeline Kahalaonaona Lewi, 86, of Kailua-Kona died Sept. 21 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale in Holualoa. Born in Kahaluu, Kona, she was a homemaker, caregiver, lauhala weaver, retired housekeeper, prep cook and former member of Ahahui Kaahumanu. Celebration of life noon Sunday, Oct. 20, at Old Kona Airport’s Makaeo Main Events Pavilion. Service at 1 p.m. Condolences to: C. Caravalho Lewi, P.O. Box 390936, Keauhou, HI 96739. For info, contact Bernie at 557-7034 or Cheryl at 987-3678. Survived by son, Lester Lewi of Kona; daughters, Sandra Lewi, Francine Lewi, Cheryl Caravalho Lewi and Bernie Caravalho Lewi of Kona; brother, Delbert (Cindy) Smith of Kona; hanai daughters, Michelle (Albert) Amaral of Kona and Sasha (Keola) Payao of Hilo; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Obituaries for October 5

Benny Brink, 54, of Hilo died Sept. 23. Born on Oahu, he was a state employee. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughters, Tina P. Jackson Vincent, Tiffany J. Gambeck and Tiny Tuesday Jackson; hanai sons, Nathan Palakiko, Nolan Palakiko and Noah Palakiko; companion, Leslie Mossman; sisters, Barbara Ann (Jimmy) Joseph and Judith Medeiros; brothers, Robert (Jeannette) Medeiros and Daniel Cordeiro; a granddaughter. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.