Obituaries for April 16

Dennis P. Anderson, 67, died Feb. 10 at Hilo Medical Center. No services. No known relatives. For information, call (808) 932-3174.

Obituaries for April 14

Anthony Jesse Barnard “Sonny” Medeiros, 71, of Keaau died Jan. 22 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Ola‘a, he was a former butcher at Miko Meats and former Keaau Banana harvester. He also was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and Pig Hunters of Hawaii member. Celebration of life from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, April 28 at Shipman Park in Keaau. Survived by son, Daniel Anthony Medeiros of Kurtistown; daughters, Bridgette Rose (David) Santiago of Glenwood and Joycelyn Sarah (Curtis) DeLima of Kurtistown,; brothers, William (Lynn) Medeiros of Keaau and Nicholas (Kennedy-Ann) Medeiros of Oahu; sisters, Marie Young of Maryland and Junelle (Robert) Blas of Keaau; nine grandchildren.

Obituaries for April 13

Dale Larry DePeel, 81, of Pahoa died April 9 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Yoncalla, Ore., he was a Tri-Met bus driver in Portland, Ore. Private services to be held. Survived by daughter, Terri Yamauchi of Lake Forest, Ill.; brother, Mearl DePeel of Nebraska; sister, Laura Bell Garrison of Oregon; the Gonsalves ohana; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 11

Marie Yoshiko Hanaumi, 91, of San Jose, Calif., formerly of Hilo, died at home. Born in Nagoya, Japan, she managed a needlepoint and crewel store in California and helped run House of Hana in Washington, D.C., volunteered at Wailoa Center and loved art, nature, gardening and badminton. Survived by daughter Patricia Kazumi Samuelson of San Jose; brother, Tadashi Ishida of Osaka, Japan. Arrangements by Santa Clara Funeral and Cremation Service.

Obituaries for April 9

Jo Ann Pualani Abiley, 52, of Keaau died April 2 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was East Hawaii operations manager for The Food Basket and owner of Pualani Cleaning Service, a University of Hawaii at Hilo graduate and member of Heritage Christian Fellowship. Celebration of life at noon Saturday, April 27, at the family home, 15-1690 Puakalo St. (30th Avenue) in Hawaiian Paradise Park. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Jeff Abiley of Keaau; daughters, Jolene (Rory) Koi of Naalehu, Kathie Lee of Maui and Abigail Domen of Oahu; son, Joshua Domen of Hilo; brother, John Lee of Hilo; sisters, Cindy (Jose) Enovejas and Melissa Lee of Hilo; six grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 10

Scott Matthew Haines, 52, died Nov. 26, 2018, at Hilo Medical Center. No services. No known relatives. For information, call 808-932-3174.

Obituaries for April 7

Robert “Bobby” Abran Sr., 76, of Honokaa died April 2 at home. Born in Haina, he was a retired plantation supervisor for the former Hamakua Sugar Co., former county Parks and Recreation Paauilo Association Recreation Center director, Alu Like Youth counselor, and security officer for Mauna Kea Security and Honokaa High School. He also was a member of Big Island Basketball Officials Association, Orchid Isle Umpire Association and Little League Association. Additionally, he was a U.S. Navy Vietnam War-era veteran. Visitation from 11 a.m.-noon Sunday, April 14 at Haina County Park in Honokaa. Celebration of life at noon. Casual attire. Flowers and food donations welcome. Survived by children, Debra (Gonzo) Abran-Gonsalves of Hilo, Sheri (Rex) Thompson of Kohala, Sandra (Boyd) Brumaghim of Kona, Robert (Dustie) Abran of Honokaa, Desman (Jaime) Abran of Washington and Daphne (Moku) Abran-Colon of Honokaa; hanai daughter, Charene Roer of Washington; siblings, Francis (Peter) Alpiche of Honokaa, Suzanne Tamashiro of Honokaa, Dolores (William) Sharp of Reno, Nev., Shirley Kirkwood of Chicago, Virginia (Ralph) Kaneao of Waikoloa, Attie (Randy) Millare of Kona, Ronald (Valerie) Abran of Kukuihaele and Douglas Abran of Kauai; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 6

Patricia Anne Halalilo, 77, of Pepeekeo died March 21 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Virginia, she was a retired high-security secretary for the U.S. Government and member of Hilo United Methodist Church. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Wednesday (April 10) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Survived by husband, Laupe “John” Halalilo; sons, Marc Morifuji, David Leslie and Ross Kaleimamahu; daughter, Kristina Kaleimamahu; grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 5

Scott Alexander Davidson, 61, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 20 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Oakland, Calif., he was a mechanic, charter fisherman and boat captain. Celebration of life 3 p.m. Saturday (April 6) at Big Game Fishing Clubhouse at Honokohau Harbor. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by sisters, Elizabeth Snyder of Captain Cook and Carolynn Martin of Ocean View; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 4

William “Billy” Ferreira, 91, of Honokaa died March 13 at home. Born in Honokaa, he was a retiree of the former Hamakua Sugar Co. and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Honokaa Catholic Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by sons, Bobby (Pat) Ferreira of Lihue, Kauai, Billy (Linda) Ferreira and Jimmy (Vicky) Ferreira of Waimea; sisters, Dorothy Ramos of Honokaa and Florence Silva of Oahu; brother-in-law, William (Bernie) Ferreira of Kalopa; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 3

Darin Lee Bence, 52, of Kailua-Kona died March 15 in Kailua-Kona. Born in Pennsylvania, he was a certified nursing assistant for Kona Community Hospital. Private services. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by partner, Terrence Santos; two cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 2

Stanley Cosare Sr., 66, of Paauilo died March 25 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honokaa, he was a truck driver for the state and county, taro farmer in Waipio Valley and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Visitation 6-7 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 7 p.m. Casual attire. Cremation to follow. Survived by wife, Norma Jane Cosare of Paauilo; daughters, Challis (Tony) Santos of Honolulu and Bridget (George) Palacio of Hilo; sons, Stanley (Brooke Akina) Cosare Jr. of Kapulena and Stanson (Stacey) Joaquin-Cosare of Hilo; brothers, Lucio (Jeanne) Cosare Jr., Henry (Sherron) Cosare, Robert (Tammy) Cosare and Wallace (Selina) Cosare of California, Joseph (Adela) Cosare of Washington and Darrel (Ng) Cosare of Maui; sisters, Violet Mateo, Elizabeth (David) Cosare-Nakata and Sally Nachor of Hilo, Mary (Alvin) Chun of Oahu and Julie (Joseph) Lauro of Pepeekeo; seven grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for March 31

Myrna “Merlyn” Dacquel Ordonez, 63, of Paauilo died Feb. 23 at The Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu. Born in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija, the Philippines, she was a retired housekeeping supervisor for Hilton Waikoloa Village, worked for Hapuna Prince Hotel and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses and Honokaa Iloco Congregation. Memorial service from 2-4 p.m. Friday, April 5, at the Honokaa Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Dinner to follow at North Hawaii Education and Research Center in Honokaa. Scattering of ashes Saturday, April 6. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Amado Ordonez of Paauilo; daughters, Amalyn (Chad) Raymond of Waimea and Myrnalyn (Kevin) Anderson of Paauilo; mother, Florentina Dacquel of Haina; sisters, Lolita (Gideon) Abad, Virginia Agustin, Corinne (Efren) Gonzales and Imelda (Romeo) Justo of Honokaa; brother, Cristome (Susan) Dacquel of Paauilo; five grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for March 29

James “BJ” Roy Bondaug Jr., 39, of Hilo died Feb. 25 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a caretaker. Memorial service 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday (March 30) at Ballard Family Mortuary. Casual attire. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by father, James Bondaug Sr. of Hilo; sister, Monica Bondaug of Reno, Nev.; brother, Scott (Bianca) Bondaug of Reno; hanai daughter, Mihaela Bondaug of Reno; hanai son, Kainoa Bondaug of Reno; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Obituaries for March 28

Sonja Rita Kamber, 91, of South Kohala died Jan. 5 at home. Born in Leipzig, Germany, she was a retired registered nurse, author of “Sonja’s Story,” swimmer and world traveler. Private service held. No flowers. Memorial donations can be sent to North Hawaii Hospice, 65-1328 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela, HI 96743. Survived by sons, Andre Kamber and Peter Kamber of Washington; grandchildren and extended family. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Obituaries for March 27

Caroline Cortez Blakley, 70, of Hilo died Feb. 25 at Hawaii Care Choices’ Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker. Visitation from 9-10 a.m. Saturday (March 30) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 10 a.m. Survived by sons, Joseph (Tashanna L.K.) Cortez of Hilo and Frank (Lisa) Rios Jr. of Pahoa; daughters, Elesia (Michael) Medeiros of Mountain View and Andrea (Noah Serrano) Cortez of Pahoa; siblings, Evelyn (Patrick) Nobriga, Benjamin Cortez Jr., Susan Gattis and Sandra (Johnito) Santos; caregivers, Terrilyn Requelman and Shelly Vallespin; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for March 26

Julio Deus Bolosan, 74, of Papaaloa died March 10 at home. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a heavy equipment operator for the former Hamakua Sugar Co., maintenance worker for Waikoloa Golf Course and fisherman. He also was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation from 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday (March 30) at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Laupahoehoe. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Burial at St. Anthony Catholic Church Cemetery. Survived by wife, Leoncia “Lucy” Bolosan of Papaaloa; son, Henry Bolosan of Waikoloa; daughter, Jennifer B. (Sean) Giron of Kohala; sister-in-law, Norma Bolosan of Papaaloa; brother-in-law, Robert (Jocelyn) Dela Cruz of Keaau; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for March 24

Janine B. Ahuna, 41, of Ookala died March 3 in Paauilo. Born in Hilo, she worked for Paauilo Elementary and Intermediate School. Visitation from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa; Mass at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband, John Ahuna, IV of Ookala; sons, Cole Kaeo Ahuna and Wyatt John Ahuna, both of Ookala; parents, Phillip and Marlene Bugado of Paauilo; grandmother, Alice Deluz of Paauilo; brothers, Phillip (Myrna) Bugado, Jr. of Kauai and Rick (Wendy) Bugado of Keaau; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for March 23

John Adam Gouveia Jr., 78, of Hilo died Feb. 25 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired construction laborer and member of the Apostolic Faith Church. Visitation 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday (March 29) at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Funeral service at 1 p.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Jeanette Gouveia of Hilo; sons, Frank “Bobo” (Tarsha) Gouveia of Mountain View and John Adam Gouveia of Waipahu, Oahu; daughters, Maxine Kuulei (Kerine) Cooks of Oahu and Catherine Gouveia of Hilo; sister, Margaret Gaspar of Waianae; sister-in-law, Desiree Poa of Keaau; nine grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for March 22

Philip Freed, 65, of Holualoa died March 13 in Holualoa. Born in Lakewood, N.J., he was a veterinarian. Survived by sister, Shelley (Henry) Kornman of Los Angeles; fiancée, Juanita Pfeiffer of Holualoa. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.