Masayoshi Araki, 84, of Hilo died Feb. 3 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Paauilo, he was a retired journeyman carpenter for Hawaii Carpenters Union Local 745, retired U.S. Army World War II veteran and member of Hilo Honpa Hongwanji. Private services held. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Kathleen Araki of Hilo; son, Kevin Araki of Arizona; brother, Larry Araki of California; sister, Asako Miyamoto of Hilo; a stepson; five stepdaughters; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Trinidad Yadao Altura, 91, of Honokaa died Jan. 9 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, she was a retired housekeeper for the former Sheraton Royal Waikoloa Hotel and member of Honokaa Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 16) at Honokaa Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at the Honokaa Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire. No flowers. Survived by sons, Reynaldo (Amanda) Altura of California and Ronald Altura of Honokaa; brother, Bonifacio (Corazon) Yadao of Maui; sisters, Catalina Apostol and Irene (Ernesto) Fulgencion of the Philippines; sisters-in-law, Lapaz Altura of Honokaa and Rosalia Altura of the Philippines; five grandchildren and one great-grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Ernest Minoru Higa, 71, of Hilo died Jan. 21 at Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a maintenance worker and member of The House Hilo. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 16) at The House Hilo, 2282 Kanoelehua Ave. Casual attire. Survived by sons, John “Jay” (Monica) Higa of Keaau, Melvet Higa of Hilo and Shelson Higa of Hilo; daughters, Redlyn (Robert) Momotaro of Majuro, Marshall Islands, Naomi (Kory) Higa of Hilo, Darling (Takia) Takia of Keaau, Alise “Tita” (Shandy) Higa and Bernice Higa of Hilo; sisters, Hideko Honda and Patsy Soto of California, Shirley “Junko” Ige of Haleiwa, Oahu; brothers, Howard Higa of Hawaii Kai, Oahu, and Roddy Higa of Oahu; 13 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Mayliko Nishimoto Carter, 52, of Hilo died Feb. 6. Born in Yomitan Village, Okinawa, Japan, she grew up in Hilo and lived 30-plus years in Rhode Island before returning. Private services. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Memorial donations to Hawaii Care Choices, 1011 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720. Survived by husband, James R. Carter of Hilo; daughter, Jessie M. Reniere of Warwick, R.I.; parents, Glenn I. Nishimoto and Fumiko Yamauchi Nishimoto of Hilo; sister, Michele (Brian) Nishimoto-Souza of Honolulu; brother, Matt (Mae) Nishimoto of Torrance, Calif.; a niece and nephew. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

William “Bill” Bates, 64, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 30 at Hospice of Kona Nakamaru Hale in Holualoa. Born in Iowa, he was a retired federal computer specialist. Private service. Survived by wife, Betty Rawsthorne of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Connie Perrin of Minnesota and Tori Twigg of Kentucky; brother, Robert Bates of Iowa; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Sean Patrick Donnelly, 62, of Waimea died Feb. 3 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Pasadena, Calif., he was a carpenter. Celebration of life and scattering of ashes noon Saturday (Feb. 9) at the north end of Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area. Casual attire; loose flowers welcome. Memorial donations to Surfrider Foundation at surfriderfoundation.org. Survived by son, Ryan (Jennifer) Donnelly of Volcano; brothers, Paul (Linda) Donnelly and Kevin Donnelly of California; sister, Kathy (Brian) Kim of California; a granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Juanita Maria Finkenberg, 68, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 30 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale. Born in Los Angeles, she was a retired university professor, dance teacher at West Hawaii Dance Academy and choreographer at Aloha Theater. Memorial at sea 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Keauhou Bay, with celebration of life 2-5 p.m. at the Kona Outdoor Circle in Kailua-Kona. Casual attire; loose flowers only for memorial at sea. Memorial donations to Hospice of Kona. Survived by husband, Mel Finkenberg of Kailua-Kona; son, Brian (Virginia) Dotson of Santa Clarita, Calif.; stepdaughter, Amber (Ryan) Esselstrom of Wewoka, Okla.; sisters, Sarah (Robin) De Levita of Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Maureen (Artie) Colson of Bakersfield, Calif.; brother, Howard (Rachel) Miles of Camarillo, Calif.; brother-in-law, Barry (Cindy Coats) Finkenberg of Kailua-Kona; sister-in-law, Karen (Larry) Furey of Tillson, N.Y.; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Alejo Yabes Imperio, 83, of Paauilo died Jan. 10 at home. Born in Calanutian, Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, he was a cane truck unloader for the former Hamakua Sugar Co. and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 9) at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Esperanza Imperio of Paauilo; sons, Robert (Marie) Imperio of Arizona and Shane (Lisa) Imperio of Seattle; daughter, Mildred (Brett) Reid of Alaska; sister, Magdalena (Lolito) Ramos of Waipahu, Oahu; seven grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Christina Eckman-Shumaker, 65, of Hilo died Jan. 24 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Coos Bay, Ore., she was a homemaker. Survived by husband, Troy J. Shumaker; daughter, Hannah Long; a grandchild. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

David Jeffery Goebel, 37, of Pahoa died Jan. 20 at home. He was born in Seattle. Survived by wife, Michelle Goebel; mother, Aldean “Amy” Goebel; son, Brennan Goebel; daughters, Breanna Goebel, Destiney Goebel and Danni Goebel; brothers, Shawn Goebel and Kyle Goebel; sister, Angel Goebel; paternal grandmother, Corinne Goebel; aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Steven Don England, 70, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 12 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in California, he was a fire watcher for the U.S. Forestry Service. Celebration of life 2 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 31) on the beach next to Bubba Gump’s restaurant in Kailua-Kona. Survived by sister, Linda Elliott of Lake Isabella, Calif.; hanai daughter, Holly Twerdy of Kailua-Kona; a cousin. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Richard Edwin Bingham, 77, of Volcano died Jan. 18 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Grass Valley, Calif., he was a retired table games dealer at the Flamingo Hilton in Laughlin, Nev. No services. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughters, Marissa Ruby, Nakesha Bingham and Alena McNeal; son, Richard G. Bingham; sisters, Phillis Jennings and Dolores Klienhan; 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Olga Brockway, 92, of Keaau died Dec. 20 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Wallingford, Conn., she was a homemaker and member of Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday (Jan. 31) at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Survived by daughter, Karen Ghen of Pahoa; sons, Robert (Cynthia) Brockway Jr. of Las Vegas and David Brockway of Florida; sister, Rita Maio of Florida; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Elmer Pamplona Alcordo, 63, of Holualoa died January 9 at Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Pahala. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Kona Imin Center 76-5877 Old Government Rd. in Holualoa Service at 11 a.m. Aloha attire. Survived by son, Bryson (Kanoelani) Alcordo of Kona; daughter, Jessica (Josiah) Kalima-Padillio of Kona; brother, Catalino (Liz) Alcordo of Oahu, sisters, Leeann (Peter) Kawaa, Tina Bernadas and Dawn (Manuel ) Carrizosa Rosales of Maui; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Dorothy Peggy Carreira, 96, of Hilo died Jan. 12 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired baker and cook for K’s Drive In and member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church and Aunty Sally’s Senior Citizens. Private services held. Survived by son, Dennis (Ut Vo) Carreira of Hilo; daughters, Sharon Luiz of Florida and Kathleen (Paul Tokuda) Goo of Honolulu; daughter-in-law, Geraldine Carreira of Hilo; sister-in-law, Mildred Vereze of Hilo; 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Donald Lawrence Cannon, 58, of Keaau died Dec. 27. He was born in Idaho. Private services at a later date. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughters, Nicole Ann Cannon and Cassy Jo Ellis of Washington and Dakotah Marie Lee Cannon of Idaho. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Jacekevi M. Chesebro, 50, of Hilo died Dec. 20 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. He was born in Hilo. Private services. Survived by daughters, Shaina Saburo-Chesebro of Palau and Kiana Johnson-Chesebro of Hilo; brothers, John K. Chesebro III and Chandon K.K. Chesebro of Hilo; sister, Jayreen M. Chesebro of Hilo. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Joseph “Joe” Aloi Akiu, Sr., 74, of Waiohinu died Dec. 29 at Ka‘u Hospital. Born in Waiohinu, he was a former electrician, musician, U.S. Navy Vietnam War veteran, member and music director for Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Naalehu and president of Naalehu Senior Center. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 26) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Naalehu Community Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by children, Joseph “Magee” (Shelley) Akiu Jr. of Waiohinu, Emma (Wilmet) Akiu of Pahala, Dwayne Kuahiwinui of Los Angeles, Nora (Donald) Lance of Ocean View, Paul (Cliff-Ann) Kuahiwinui of Waiohinu, James (Tina) Kuahiwinui of Washington and Rodney (Suzie) Kuahiwinui of South Point; sister, Margaret Lee Hong of Hilo; 34 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Paulyn Malia (Sweezey) Estioko, 51, of Huntington Beach, Calif., died Dec. 19 at home. Born in Hilo, she was an American Airlines flight attendant. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 20) at Onekahakaha Beach Park large pavilion. Turquoise and white or aloha attire requested. No flowers. Survived by mother, Ellen Quiocho; siblings, Cisco (Tasha) Quiocho Jr., Misty Quiocho, Dawn (Michael) Palmerston and Sommer (Melo) Castillo of Hilo; boyfriend, Mohcine Chirar of California; hanai children, Loreal (Jesse) Gonzales, CJ Sweezey and Megan Salvado of Hilo, Skyler Salvado of California and Priscilla Wassman of Honolulu; mother-in-law, Rose Estioko of California; caregivers, Veronica Alvarez, Christina Cole and Cathy Horiba of California; a grandson.