Philander Phillip Aganus, 83, of Waimea died June 4 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Paauhau, he was a journeyman diesel and automotive mechanic for the former Paauhau/Hamakua Sugar Co., retired maintenance manager for Hawaii Affordable Properties, U.S. Army veteran, Honokaa High School and Elementary School class of 1954 alum, University of Hawaii at Manoa Rainbows student-athlete, member of numerous AJA and community baseball and softball teams, Big Island Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, past president of Honokaa Athletic Association and member of Annunciation Catholic Church. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Waimea. Eulogy at 5:30 p.m. Mass at 6 p.m. Casual attire. Urn committal service and burial with military honors noon Thursday, June 20, at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Survived by wife, Jane Aiona Aganus of Waimea; daughter, Allison Tamae (Dan Cook) Aganus of Waimea; son, Phil Gaben (Desiree) Aganus of Hilo; brother, Gary (Helen) Aganus of Papaaloa; sister, Charlene (Michael) Sohriakoff of Kailua-Kona; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Donald Fredericks, 71, of Keaau died June 2 at home. Born in Minnesota, he was a carpenter, woodworker, U.S. Army veteran and former member of Big Island Orchid Society. Graveside service noon Monday, June 17, at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Survived by wife, Janis Betts of Keaau; brother, Raymond (Cindy) Fredericks of San Tan Valley, Ariz.; sister, Ardyce Hart of Grand Forks, N.D. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Gary I. Bisnow, 78, of Kailua-Kona died June 3 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Minnesota, he was a retired financial controller for Evenflo Co. and sports fan. Private service; celebration of life at a later date. No flowers. Memorial donations to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association or charity of your choice. Survived by son, Chris (Natalie) Bisnow of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Maureen (Leonard) Aldes of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Bonnie (Phil) Jungwirth of St. Paul, Minn; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Larry Don Dunagan, 64, of Paauilo died May 24 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Seminole, Okla., he was a master technician for Honest Ones in Portland, Ore., and U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran. Private services held. Survived by wife, Lucy Dunagan of Paauilo; daughters, Sherry (Clamino) Dupaya of Paauilo, Jeannie (Roger) Lihs of Scappoose, Ore., and Christine (Stephen) Roberts of Paauilo; son, Larry Don Dunagan II of Norman, Okla.; brother, Andrew David Dunagan of Germany; sister, Wanda (Jeff) Wornick of Norman; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Ralph Walter Frink, 90, of Hawaiian Paradise Park died May 18 at home. Born in Bremerton, Wash., he was retired from the Washington Department of Natural Resources and taught photography at Wailoa Center. No services. Survived by daughters, Janice Miller and Sandra Groves; son, David Frink; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Lilia Peralta Cabalis, 74, of Pahoa died May 21 at Pali Momi Medical Center in Aiea, Oahu. Born in Pangasinan, Philippines, she was a retired lead sales associate at Pahoa 7-11, teaching assistant at Head Start Piihonua and homemaker. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Sunday, June 9, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Robin Cabalis Jr., Robby Cabalis, Randy Cabalis and Ricky Cabalis of Pahoa; daughters, Roxanne (Douglas Jr.) Soares and Raynell (Guy Lee) Cabalis of Pahoa, Lisa (Dennis Jr.) Delfin of Hilo, Laura (Michael Keaweehu) Cabalis of Kapolei, Oahu; brother, Mat Peralta Jr. of Florida; sisters-in-law, Lolita Peralta of San Diego, Bernie Calicdan, Sandra Taoy and Gwen Vial of Hilo; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Edwina Kimiko Kam, 69, of Kailua-Kona died May 25 at Nakamaru Hale in Holualoa. Born in Honolulu, she was a homemaker and member of Hope Chapel Kailua Kona. Celebration of Life 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at West Hawaii Community Health Recreation Center. Service 11 a.m. Luncheon to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Crayton Kam of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Anela (Gabriel Lama) Kam, of Kailua-Kona; sons, Kalani (Kathi Lynn) Kam of Kailua-Kona, Kalei (Aina Kiili) Kam of Arizona, Harlan Tamaye of Honolulu; brother, Earl Maeda of Honolulu; hanai children, Loke (Galen) Nii, Saku Kitahara and Craig Nakao of Kailua-Kona, Chad Kawewehi of Hilo, Joey Stewart of Washington; four grandchildren; and numerous friends, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Arnold Boyd Antonio, 58, of Papaikou died April 23, 2019 at Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, he was employed at Sakoda Construction and Concept Construction. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 27-186 Kaapoko Homestead Rd., Papaikou. Mass at 10:30 a.m. Survived by sons, Randy Antonio and Ryley Antonio of Papaikou; sisters Rosanna (Thomas) Figueira of Papaikou, Faith Shin of Hilo and Colleen (Wally Kawakone) Antonio of Papaikou; hanai children Taylor Tomori and Keana Tomori of Hilo, Kirra Tomori of Happy Valley, Ore., Christian Shintani and Mitchel Shintani of Hilo; one grandson, nieces, and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Moanalua Mortuary.

Emma Takeko (Ramos) Atalig, 67, of Pahoa died May 22 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a dietary aide for Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center and cook for the former Verna’s Drive Inn Keaau. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Wednesday (June 5) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by daughter, Johnalla (Irving) Perry of Fort Riley, Kan.; brother, Leslie Ramos of Aiea, Oahu; sister, Patricia (Tony) Muna of Keaau; sister-in-law, Kay Ramos of Hilo; two grandsons; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Susan Conner, 74, of Kailua-Kona died May 6 in Kailua-Kona. Born in Middlesboro, Ken., she was a retired Kealakehe Intermediate School teacher. Private services. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by brother, David (Rosemary) Conner of Las Cruces, N.M.; a nephew, six nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews and great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Peter “Braddah” M. Rodrigues, 77, of Mountain View, formerly of Kalihi, Oahu, died April 26 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired tour bus driver for Polynesian Adventure Tours, self-employed mason, worked for Pacific Concrete, driver for TheBus in Honolulu, U.S. Navy Vietnam War veteran, Farrington High School 1960 graduate, member of the FHS Governors swim team and New Hope-Volcano. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday (May 31) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Frances Rodrigues; sons, Darrell (Niki) Rodrigues and Shane Rodrigues; daughters, Desiree (Willo) Raymond, Georgie (Julz) Lee, Shannon (Jose) Liilii, Sheri (Joe) Raymond, Carolene Kawaakoa, Krystal Raymond and Kasey Rodrigues; sister, Sarah (Raymond) Baoy; brother, Austin (Walene) Oili; 23 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Myron Ray Blazek, 78, of Hilo died May 16 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Yankton, S.D., he originated and developed the harmonic color code system, a process of synchronization of sound, color and mathematics, was a docent and driver for Roberts Hawaii, DOE school bus driver and lifetime member of Golden Knights of the Greater Czech Diaspora. Celebration of life at a later date. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughter, Sojza (Jeff) Wadkins of Concord, Calif.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Rosal “Rose” Jamito Requilman Alconera, 82, of Hilo died May 9 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker. Private services held. Survived by husband, Martin Dong Alconera of Hilo; sons, Patrick McQuire “Nichu” Ng Jr., of Oahu and Edward Wagner K.J. (Lana Ishibashi) Ng of Hilo; Daughters, Nadine Haunani (Rocky) Ramo of Hilo and Laurie Ann “Pinky” (Brian) Rennick of Oregon; half-brother, Mico (Linda) Villanueva of Oahu; 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Robert Bradford Paddock, 96, of Kailua-Kona died April 14 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Springfield, Mass., he was Texaco consignee for the Big Island, member of Keauhou Yacht Club, The Club water aerobics and U.S. Navy veteran. Military honors 2 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Keauhou boat ramp followed by departure on Fairwind for scattering of ashes. Casual attire; flowers welcome. For more information, call Lori at 989-2001. Survived by daughters, Lori Paddock of Kailua-Kona and Caryn Nelson of Oregon; six grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Howard Kalani Alapai Sr., 78, of Puuanahulu died May 13 at home. Born in Kealakekua, he was a retired heavy equipment operator, owner of Westside Trucking Co., Puuwaa Ranch hand and member of Natural High softball team and Operating Engineers Union Local 3. Celebration of life 9 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at Puuanahulu Recreation Center. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Mary Alapai of Puuanahulu; sons, Howard Alapai Jr. and Kaleo (Lynell) Alapai of Puuanahulu, Shane (Mercy) Alapai of Denver, Alika (Grace) Alapai of Puuanahulu; daughters, Selena Alapai of Puuanahulu and Anne (Rodney) Hose of Holualoa; hanai sons, Puggy (Malia) Gaspar of Napoopoo and Joe Padillio of Kailua-Kona; brothers, George Alapai and Howard K.K. (Marilee) Alapai of Kailua-Kona; sister, Barbara Tremaine of Waikoloa; sister-in-law, Sally Alapai of Kailua-Kona; 21 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Delfey Mae Carvalho Gordon, 73, of Cleveland, Miss., formerly of Hilo, died May 16 at home. She was born in Honolulu. Visitation 3-4 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, Miss. Memorial service at 4 p.m. Survived by husband, Raymond Gordon; daughter, Lisa Lipe of Boyle, Miss.; mother, Roseline Victorine of Hilo; siblings, Ernest Carvalho Jr. of Nevada, Clyde Victorine of Mississippi, Rodney Victorine of California and Elsie Yim of Hawaii; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Tsuruko Akasaki Asato, 96, formerly of Ookala, died April 27 in Honolulu. Born in Paauilo, she was a retired nurse and office manager for a private-practice physician in Hilo, licensed practical nurse for the former Hamakua Infirmary and member of Papaaloa Hongwanji Mission. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by sons, Earl Asato of Mililani, Oahu, Dean (Irene) Asato of Colorado, Bruce (Brenda) Asato of Honolulu and Scott Asato of Washington; daughter, Eleonora “Ellie” Yamada of Honolulu; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Jacob Keanaoalohaikuupoli Batalona Sr., 79, of Honokaa died May 4 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua. Born in Hawaii, he was a taro farmer in Waipio Valley. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, at the at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Honokaa. Service at 10 a.m. Burial noon at Kukuihaele Cemetary. Luncheon to follow at the church. Survived by sons, Jacob K. Batalona Jr. and Adley K. Batalona; daughters, Lucy Ann M. (Edvin) Batalona-Archila and Dora-Lynn K. (Michael Josepovicz) Batalona; sister, Margaret K. Lepolo; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Elaine Evelyn Abraham, 78, of Captain Cook died April 18 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale. Born in Paia, Maui, she was a coffee farmer, manager at Liana of Hawaii, Hawaii Food Bank volunteer and member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Honaunau. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by son, Robert (Josette) Abraham of Waikoloa; daughter, Melody (Jim) Summey of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Ronald Okada, Gary (Honey) Okada and Stanley Okada of Oahu, Myron Okada of Captain Cook; sisters, Patricia (Hal) Summers of San Diego, Janet Wroten and Clara (Terry) Brooks of Honaunau, Juanita Jones of Texas, Agnes Emerling of Kona; a grandchild; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Sean Barry, 81, of Waimea died May 8 at home. Born in Ireland, he was a retired chef. Visitation 9:30-10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Imiola Congregational Church in Waimea. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by siblings, Colum (Rita) Barry of Alberta, Canada, Lyla Anglin of Waikoloa and Gina (Harry) Kawai of Waimea; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.