Obituaries for May 14
Edna Sailan Chun, 75, of Waimea died April 21 in Waimea. Born on Oahu, she was a legal secretary. Celebration of life service 10 a.m. Friday, May, 24, at St. James Episcopal Church in Waimea. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by spouse, Gordon; daughter, Brendalynn (Robert Yuen) Chun of El Segundo, Calif.; brothers, Raymond (Christina) Au, Wilfred (Audrey) Au, Edmond (Gina) Au, Walter Au and Herman Au of Oahu; a granddaughter. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Obituaries for May 13
Michael Dennis Broderick, 72, of Kailua-Kona died April 29 in Kealakekua. Born in Mount Clemens, Mich., he was a security guard for Allied Universal Security Services. No services. Survived by wife, Rosalie Broderick of Kailua-Kona. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for May 12
Star Kauionalani Alameda, 55, of Hilo died May 3 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a career educator and spiritual leader, taught reading at E.B. deSilva Elementary School and volunteered as a Sunday school teacher at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday (May 18) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hilo Stake Center, 1373 Kilauea Ave. Funeral service at 11 am. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery, Mormon Section. Casual attire. Survived by husband, C. Kimo Alameda of Hilo; sons, Kekaulike Alameda, Kekaukahi Alameda, Kekaulana Alameda and C. Kimo Alameda Jr. of Hilo; daughters, Angel Alameda of San Diego, T. Seizen (Tevita) Ika and Kira Alameda of Hilo; mother, Mona Ishibashi of Hilo; brothers Pua (Gloria) Ishibashi Jr. of Hilo and Skylane (Tina) Ishibashi of Puna; sister Roxie Tubbs of Puna; a grandchild; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for May 10
Akinori Imai, 95, of Kealakekua died April 14 at home. Born in Olaa, he was a middle school teacher at Honaunau School, owner-operator of Aki’s Electrical Service, member of the SNI Truth of Life Center, Lions Club of Kona and Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Visitation 9:30-11 a.m. Monday, May 27, Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, May 27, at Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Celenration of life services at 11 a.m. Survived by daughter, Shari Ann (Gordon) Ogi of Kealakekua; hanai son, Clifford Tanouye of Kealakekua; sisters, Kimie Okamoto of Hilo, Kiyoe Adachi of Kaneohe, Oahu, and Kay Kuniko Kardack of Los Angeles; two grandsons; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for May 8
Valerie S. Kailiwai Derasin, 41, of Keaau died March 24 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Barrow, Alaska, she was a cashier for K’s Drive In. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Friday (May 10) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at the Alae Cemetery. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by husband, Radford Derasin of Keaau; brothers, Nathaniel Morry of North Dakota, Larry (Evelyn) Morry of Alaska and Isaac Kailiwai of Hilo; sister, Ewa (B.J.) Kailiwai of Hilo; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for May 7
Valerie S. Kailiwai Derasin, 41, of Keaau, died March 24 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Barrow, Alaska, she was a cashier for K’s Drive In. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Friday (May 10) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at the Alae Cemetery. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by husband, Radford Derasin of Keaau; brothers, Nathaniel Morry of North Dakota, Larry (Evelyn) Morry of Alaska and Isaac Kailiwai of Hilo; sister, Ewa (B.J.) Kailiwai of Hilo; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for May 5
Florencia “Loring” Cabanting Domingo, 97, of Keaau died March 19 in Hilo. Born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, she was a macadamia nut processing factory worker and member of the Gospel of Alpha and Omega Church in Hilo. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Survived by sons, Perfecto (Tina) Domingo of Hilo, Ernesto (Hannah) Domingo of Kalihi, Oahu and Eduardo (Ronie) Domingo of Hilo; brother, Bienvenido (Cathy) Cabanting of Keaau; sister, Pacita (Anthony) Verdugo of Keaau; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-granchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for May 3, 2024
Sencirea “Sen” Ann Cabral, 43, of Kurtistown died March 23. Born in Kailua-Kona, she worked in home health care. Visitation 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Ballard Family Mortuary in Hilo. Celebration of life service at 10:30 a.m. Survived by partner, Russell Mercado; parents, MarySue (Edwin L. Toilolo Jr.) Cabral and Marty T. Martinson; sons, Rysen Ascino, Shelton and Isaiah Garmon; daughters, Precious and Kawehilani Mercado; brother, Marty K. Martinson; sisters, DeeAnna Mata and Marah Martinson; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Obituaries for May 1
Gloria Jean Beattie, 78, of Kailua-Kona died April 28 at home. Born in Gainesville, Fla., she was an early childhood educator and stay-at-home mom. Services at a later date in Florida. Survived by husband, Scott Beattie of Kailua-Kona; sons, Matthew (Hilarie) Beattie of Huntington Beach, Calif., and Adrian Robinson of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Sarah Beattie of Detroi; brothers, Cris Beckham and Jerry Beckham of Cedar Key, Fla.; two grandsons; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for April 30
Marino Valenzuela Acosta, 84, of Hilo died March 13 at home. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a retired steward for Mauna Lani. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Survived by wife, Arsenia Acosta of Hilo; sons, Joseph (Kanani) Acosta of Honolulu and Reynald (Azelyn) Acosta of Hilo; daughters, Evangelyn (Erwin) Galapon of Honolulu, Annabelle (Nestor) Ganotisi of California, Delia (Cris) Ragasa of Hilo and Norma (Orlando) Ulep of Honolulu; sister, Norma Ganir of Las Vegas; 18 grandchildren and a great-grandchild; nephews, nieces, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for April 29
Edgardo “Edwin” Antonio Dela Cruz Jr., 63, of Kapaau died April 16 at home. Born in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, he was a retired host, busser, and food runner for Lava Lava Beach Club and Roy’s Restaurant and also worked for Tropics, Blue Dragon and Big Island Steakhouse. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday (May 4) at Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Gina Dela Cruz of Kapaau; parents, Edgardo Sr. and Clara Dela Cruz of the Philippines; daughters, Lita (Naldy) Santos and Lerma (Michael) Monsalve of the Philippines, Gemma Monsalve and Liza (Eric) Monsalve of Kapaau; sister, Edna (Danny) Buen of Las Vegas; brothers, Eugenio (Malia) Dela Cruz of Kapaau, Edgardo (Dina) Dela Cruz III of Tennessee, Edgardo (Cathy) Dela Cruz IV of Kapaau and Edgardo (Marline) Dela Cruz V of Honokaa; half-sister, Lyza (Cesar) Cinco of the Philippines; 14 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for April 28
Abel Kahele Abrojina Sr., 60, of Ocean View died April 15 at home. He was born in Kealakekua. Services at a later date. Survived by daughter, Lynelle (Kaweka Cho) Abrojina; son, Abel (Sheela) Abrojina Jr.; companion, Julie Newcomb; siblings, Gary (Linda) Abrojena, Daniel (Lydia) Abrojena, Mario Abrojena, Irene (Olin) Caban, Danford Abrojena and Ernest (Darling) Abrojena; 10 grandchildren and a great-grandson; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for April 26
Kenneth “Sonny” Charles Gable Jr., 57, of Sandy, Ore., formerly of Pahoa, died April 7 in Oregon. Born in New York, he was a heavy equipment operator for Waste Management. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at James Kealoha Beach Park (Four Mile) in Hilo. Potluck to follow. Survived by wife, Ralna Gable of Oregon; daughter, Daecee (Jasten Labrador) Subia of Oregon; sons, Uriah Subia and Ocean Gable of Oregon; mother, Alicia Gable of Pahoa; sisters, Beverlin Gable of Pahoa and Patricia (Cynthia Kisamore) Gable of Mississippi; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Obituaries for April 25
Darrell Lee Lehmann, 72, of Kailua-Kona died April 21 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Idaho, he was a metal fabrication business owner, farmer and president of Wehilani Estates. Private services. Survived by his wife, Kathleen Lehmann of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Amanda Nemitz of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Dolly Goolsby of Sacramento, Calif., and Kay Lehmann of Idaho; brother, Lee Lehmann of Washington; a grandson; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for April 24
Benny Shigeru Akamine, 70, of Hilo died March 22 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was the retired owner of Orchid Isle Welding, a Hawaii Army National Guard veteran and member of Hawaii Classic Cruizers. Visitation 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Celebration of life from noon Saturday, May 4, at Wailoa State Park Large Pavilion. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Gwen Akamine of Hilo; children, Darlene “Didi” Akamine, Ian Akamine, Chadd (Ronalyn Duldulao) Akamine and Cyrus (Keshia) Akamine of Hilo; siblings, Jimmy Akamine of Las Vegas, Sharon (Ron) Hoo, Diane (Harris) Yoneoka, Ruth (Ronald) Nakamura and Ethel (Leslie) Toguchi of California, Lena Muramoto and Jean (Dennis) Punzal of Hilo, Maureen Michelsen of Texas; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for April 23
Jay N. Ishimoto, 87, of Hilo died April 7 at home. Born in Waialua, Oahu, he was a retired teacher at Hilo Intermediate School, retired member of Hawaii State Teacher’s Association, photographer for the Lyman Museum and founding member of the former Big Island Film Club. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Maureen Ishimoto of Hilo; sons, Guy K. (Rosemary) Ishimoto of Roswell, Ga., And Dean H. (Shelley) Ishimoto of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Mabel Ishimoto and Sheila Black of Honolulu; brother-in-law, George Ueda of Hilo; a granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for April 22
Robert “Bear” Amar Barrilleaux, 84, of Hilo died Feb. 25 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Franklin, La., he was the owner of Bear’s Automotive Inc. in Hilo. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Sunday (April 28) at Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Luau Hale, 799 Piilani St. in Hilo. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Jesusa Barrilleaux; sons, Blake (Tracy) Barrilleaux and Noel (Coral) Barrilleaux; daughter, Tressa (Ginger) Cherry; hanai daughters, Kapua (Kawika) Abreu and Riza Mae Rabanzo; hanai son, Christian Rabanzo; sister, Janet Barrilleaux Davis; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Obituaries for April 21
Gary Aganus, 91, of Papaaloa died Feb. 1 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Paauhau, he was a retired plantation field manager for the former Hamakua Sugar, worked for the former Paauhau Sugar and the county Planning Department, served on the Liquor Commission, played and coached baseball from youth to makule, diver/fisherman and gardener. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (April 27) at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Celebration of Life Mass at 10 a.m. Urn burial to follow at Honokaa Catholic Cemetery. Survived by daughter, Garolyn Akiona; son, Stacy Aganus; sister, Charlene (Michael) Sohriakoff; sisters-in-law, Jane Aganus, Caroline Hart and Kazue Hart; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for April 19
Larry Castaneda, 74, of Honokaa died March 12 at home. Born in Honokaa, he was a steward at Hilton Waikoloa Village, courtesy driver for Meridian HRT and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Survived by brother, Michael (Karen) Castaneda of Wilburton, Okla.; father-in-law, Bernard (Patsy Sabarre) Labasan of Kealakekua; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for April 18
Blaine “Boding” Aribal, 98, of Honokaa died April 9 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua in Honokaa. Born in Catmon, Cebu, Philippines, she was a husker/roaster for Hawaiian Holiday Mac Nuts, member of Hamakua Visayan Club, self-employed streamstress and Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua and R.S.V.P. volunteer. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Friday, April 26, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Honokaa Catholic Church Cemetery. Casual/aloha attire; flowers/lei welcome. Survived by sons, Sundie (Debra) Aribal of Waimea and Ivan (Grace) Aribal of Honolulu; sisters, Naucisa Colinares Majaducon of Iligan, Mindanao, Philippines and Zenaida Toledo of Ozamiz, Mindanao, Philippines; 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.