Obituaries for October 4

Pacita “Pat” Paz Bisquera Bagasane, 88, of Hilo, died Sept. 21 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired housekeeper for Hilo Hawaiian Hotel and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Private services held. Survived by daughter, Suzanne (Larry) Nakayama of Hilo; brother, Jesus Bisquera of Philippines; a grandson. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 2

Kimiko Tomita Smith, 59, of Hilo died Sept. 27 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Fukuoka, Japan, she was an elementary school teacher at Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu. Private services. Memorial donations to Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Survived by husband, Thomas Smith of Hilo. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for October 1

Felicidad “Fely” Alatan, 92, of Pepeekeo died Sept. 16 at home. Born in Pepeekeo, she was a homemaker and member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Michael Alatan of Honolulu, Gerald Alatan of Pepeekeo and David Alatan of Hilo; daughters, Laura Fontes, Nancy (Arnold) Areola of Keaau and Verna Alatan of Pepeekeo; son-in-law, Ellsworth Fontes of Hilo; daughter-in-law, Stephanie Clark of Hilo; sisters, Caridad Leyson and Flora Reyes of Pepeekeo; brother-in-law, Simfroso Comilang of Honolulu; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 29

Ronald Wah Kun Chang, 81, of Spring Branch, Texas, died March 11 at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. Born in Hilo, he was a graduate of St. Joseph School and a U.S. Army veteran. Memorial Mass 10 a.m. Friday (Oct. 4) at St. Joseph Church. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Linda Chang; daughters, Malia Chang and Catherine Chang; son-in-law James Kaiser; brothers, Robert Chang, Wilfred Chang, Richard Chang, and Rodney Chang; and sister Rae Mei Ling Issacs. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Obituaries for September 28

Carrie Lynda Hurst, 61, of Holualoa died Sept. 20 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Palm Beach, Fla., she was a homemaker. Funeral service 8:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, at Kona Outdoor Circle, 76-6280 Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Gathering afterward at the family’s home in Holualoa. Flowers welcome. Survived by husband, David Robert Hurst of Holualoa; daughters, Sara Drennan of Bellvue, Colo., Shelby Hurst and Haley Hurst of New Orleans; sons, Jason Hurst of Caledon, Ontario, Canada, and Rhylan Hurst of Lewiston, N.Y.; seven grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 26

Annie “Ann” Laura Hulama, 88, of Hilo died Sept. 23 at home. Born in Mountain View, she was a former bartender and member of the Salvation Army Hilo Temple Corps. Visitation 5-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the mortuary. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial 12:15 p.m. at Alae Cemetery, Section H. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Mike (Kaoi) Hulama Sr., Gerard “Bush” (Nova) Hulama Sr., Jesse (Debbie) Hulama Sr. and Stanford “Puggy” (Linda) Hulama Sr.; daughters, Rowena (Ronald) Silva, Joanne “Joey” Hulama and Faye (Terrance Chong Tim) Williams; 20 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 27

Mark Stephen Beveridge, 61, of Pepeekeo died Sept. 17 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Santa Ana, Calif., he was a retired software program manager for Raytheon, formerly Hughes Aircraft. Private services. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by spouse, Faye Beveridge of Pepeekeo; daughter, Krista Ohashi of Torrance, Calif.; son, Tyler Beveridge of Torrance; sisters, Karol Shettlesworth of Corvallis, Ore., Deborah Beveridge of Arcadia, Calif., and Sharon Robinson of Saugus, Calif.; mother-in-law, Etsuko Yoshino of Hilo; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Obituaries for September 25

Robert Stanley De Motta Sr., 87, of Hilo died Aug. 22 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Center in Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a retired pantry worker for the former Hawaii Naniloa Hotel. Visitation 1-1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at Ballard Family Mortuary. Service at 1:30 p.m. Burial 3 p.m. at Mauna Kea Memorial Park. Survived by sons, Robert S. De Motta Jr. of Hilo and Jonathan Henry De Motta of Honolulu; daughter Roberta “Cookie” (John) De Motta-Cuban of Mountain View; nine grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 24

Raymond Dean Dion, 65, of Hilo died Sept. 8 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. He was a retired corrections officer, member of Elks Club and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Visitation 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct 1, at Ballard Family Mortuary. Visitation at 9:30 a.m. Service at 10:30 a.m. Burial at noon at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Survived by wife, Lorraine Ann Dion; son, Keola Keanaaina; daughters, Nuala Taylor and Nohea-Minei Keanaaina; brother, Michael Dion; sister, Lisa Dion; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for Sept. 20

Gwen Evalani Calpito, 50, of Ocean View died Sept. 14 at home. Born in Wailuku, Maui, she was an attendant at Lipoa Laundromat on Maui. Celebration of life 2 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 26) at Waiohinu Park. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Mariano Calpito Sr. of Ocean View; daughters, Gwen Vinuya of Kihei, Maui, Glory Calpito, and Margie Calpito of Ocean View, Cristi Calpito of Kahului, Maui; son, Mariano Calpito Jr. of Ocean View; parents, Samson and Gwen Vinuya of Ocean View; sisters, Linda Vinuya and Annie Vinuya of Ocean View; hanai brother, Leroy Villaverde of Wailuku, Maui; two grandchildren; cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 19

Amy Kimiko Aihara, 83, of Hilo died Aug. 2 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was retired from Easter Seals and a member of Arise Church. Visitation 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by son, Keith (Jill) Aihara of Seattle; daughter, Lori (Alvin) Sugiyama of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Edna Nakamoto and Natsue Nakamoto of Honolulu, Chieko Hashizume, Sachiko Komata and Leatrice Aihara of Wahiawa, Oahu; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 18

Dave Naponolani Kaawa, 67, of Naalehu died Sept. 12 at home. Born in South Kona, he was a fencing foreman for Kahuku Ranch and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ka‘u Ward. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ka‘u Ward in Naalehu. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Naalehu County Cemetery. Luncheon afterward at the family’s home, 94-6719 Mamalahoa Highway, in Naalehu. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by wife, Tammy Kaawa of Naalehu; sons, Dave Nicholas (Terra) Kaawa Jr. of Kealakekua, Keola (Salena) Kaawa, Gordon (Dahlia) Kala and Buck (Kuulei) Kala of Ocean View; daughters, Sylvia (Afton) Tayamen of Holualoa, Kitty (Landon) Pogtis of Kealia and Tessy (Rainer) Kala of Kealakehe; brother, Eric (Kimberly) Kaawa of Naalehu; sisters, Sarah (Matthew) Lazar of Waipahu, Oahu, Doris (Lionel) Silva of Hilo, Verna Kaawa of Waiohinu, Evon (John) Thompson of Ocean View, Gail Kaawa of Waiohinu and Stephanie (Karl) Mento of Kona Palisades; 29 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 17

Wilfred Richard Burns Jr., 70, of Pahoa died Sept. 11 at Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Kula, Maui, he was an operations manager for the Big Island Moving Co. and U.S. Air Force veteran. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 8-10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Military honors to follow. Casual attire; flowers and lei welcome. Survived by wife, Rofina Burns of Pahoa; sons, Wilfred Richard (Brandi) Burns of Hawaiian Paradise Park, Marc (Maelyn) Burns of Kaumana, Scott (Michele Tavares) of Orchidland, Scott (Michele Tavares) Burns of Ocean View and Justin Jacob (Shentelle Mathieu) Burns of Hilo; sisters, Shirley Ann Haunani (Leon) Ah Yat of Mountain View, Raene Kanoelani (Curtis) Chong of Honokaa, Dory Iwalani Hart of Florida, Cynthia Puanani Burns, Sharon Lehua Lono and Janice Leilani Makali‘i of Oahu; 17 grandchildren and a great-grandson; an uncle. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 14

Edward Tsuneo Hada, 81, of Hilo died Aug. 8 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Private services held. Survived by sons, Todd Hada of Honolulu and Mark Hada of Wailuku, Maui; sisters, Kiyoko (Hajime) Kuwada of Honolulu and Sally Bartholetti of Sherman Oaks, Calif.; brother, Roy (Carlene) Hada of Hilo; sister-in-law, Caroline Hada of Hilo; a granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 13

Eddie Gorospe Fernandez, 50, of Keaau died Aug. 31 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in San Juan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, he was a painter and carpenter for Nicholas Construction. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 9-10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Burial at noon at Alae Cemetery, new section. Casual attire; flowers and lei welcome. Survived by wife, Lovely Fernandez of Orchidland Estates; son, Eddie Fernandez Jr. of Keaau; daughters, Krystalyn (Bryson) Fernandez, Rochelle (Earvin) Guerrero, Juslynne (Aaron) Fernandez, Chantelle Fernandez and Jhoanne Fernandez of Keaau, Danielle Fernandez of the Philippines; father, Celestino B. Fernandez of Pahoa; sister, Janeth G. Fernandez of Pahoa; brothers, Errol (Joise) Fernandez of Hawaiian Paradise Park and Marlon (Gemma) Fernandez of Orchidland Estates; four grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 12

Ruthann Adviento, 41, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 17 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Lib, Marshall Islands, she was a cashier at Target Store in Kailua-Kona and member of JIA Women’s Softball League and New Hope Legacy. Visitation 10-11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, at Puuanahulu Community Center. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Anthony Adviento; sons, Clenson Kuli of Kwajalein, Marshall Islands, Dayton-Angel Adviento, Daniel Bernard Adviento and David Alan Adviento of Kona Palisades; daughter, Rockzann Delijah Adviento of Kona Palisades; brothers, Michel Kuli of Kailua-Kona, Remase Kuli, Renes Kuli and Alija Kuli of Kwajalein; sisters, Kalona Kuli of West Virginia and Herinne Kuli of Majuro, Marshall Islands; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 11

The Rev. Alice Elizabeth “Nani” Duffy Babin, 82, of Salem, Va., formerly of Kealakekua, died Aug. 31. Born in New Orleans, she was an ordained Episcopal priest who served congregations and entities including Christ Church Episcopal in Kealakekua, St. George’s Episcopal Church in Mount Savage, Md., Hawaii AIDS Clinical Trials Unit in Honolulu, Cathedral at St. Andrews and The Priory School in Honolulu and Duke University in Durham, N.C. Private services. No flowers. Memorial donations to Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Online condolences: johnmoakey.com. Survived by son, Don (Joy) Memmer of Hilo; daughters, Ashley (Marvin) Lee of Carlsbad, Calif., and Kai Memmer (Susan Bower) of Salem, Va.; brother, John Duffy (Lib) of Pass Christian, Miss.; sister, Frances Duffy Coggin Cooper (Tuvia) of Porriya, Israel; four grandchildren and a great-grandson.

Obituaries for September 10

Albert Ah Sing Jr., 79, of Pahoa died Aug. 28 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired maintenance worker for Long’s Drugs and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday (Sept. 13) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Barbara Ah Sing of Pahoa; sons, Albert Ray (Cortney) Ah Sing of Wheat Ridge, Colo., and James Alan (Jennifer) Ah Sing of Hilo; brother, Patrick (Shayne) Ah Sing of Hilo; sisters, Eileen (Derrick) Mende, Joanne (Patrick) Menino and Linda (Alan) Parker of Hilo; 23 grand- and great-grandchildren, an aunt, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 6

David Felicisemo Maikai “D” Arciga, 61, of Paauilo died Aug. 11 at North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea. Born in Honokaa, he was a retired florist and hairdresser. Visitation 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 5 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by companion, Charles “Chuck” Wolfe of Paauilo; sister, Jacqueline (Robert) Tanoue of Honokaa; hanai brother, Doroteo “Bobo” (Vanessa) Alonzo of Oregon; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 4

Owl Clearmorning Chu Corcoran, 42, of Keaau died Aug. 23. He was a bartender for Kaleo’s Bar and Grill and proponent of No Gi Brazilian jiu jitsu and Magalit BJJ purple belt who rolled at The Brave Fitness and Nu Era. Visitation 2:30-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at Ballard Family Mortuary. Service at 4 p.m. Survived by wife, Heather Tehani Corcoran of Keaau; daughter, Kezia Kalila Corcoran of Keaau; son, Ammaron Cade Corcoran of Keaau; mother, Liane Suemei Chu Corcoran of Keaau; brothers, Kumar Laughingspring Chu (Fabiola) Corcoran of California and Mathew Ignace Johnson of Canada; grandmother, Vyolet Lum Chu of California; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.