Obituaries for June 23

Gary Toshio Akamatsu, 74, of Kealakekua died June 3 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, he was a retired manager for the transportation squadron at Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu, member of the 64 and Friends Golf Club, Daifukuji Soto Mission and U.S. Army veteran. Private services held. No koden (monetary gifts). Survived by mother, Fujiko Akamatsu of Kealakekua; sisters, Mildred (Stanley) Tromberg of Plantation, Fla., Linda (Samuel) Camp of Honolulu and Phyllis (Solomon) Alani of Hookena; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for June 22

Robert “Lopaka” James Farnham, 62, of Kona, died May 19 at Straub Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, he worked at Walmart and was a groundskeeper at Holualoa Villas in Kona. Celebration of life at a later date. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by sisters, Carolyn (James) Frye of Kona; Barbara Cline of Michigan; brother Wayne (Cami) Kahulamu of Kona; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for June 20

Leonetta Keolaokalani Osorio Kinard, 92, of Pauoa, Oahu, formerly of Hilo, died May 15 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired business owner and former member of the Houselots Kumiai and the university extension group Nu Oli. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday (June 23) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Urn committal services to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Survived by daughter, Leolinda Parlin of Honolulu; brother, Elroy (Delene) Osorio Sr. of Hilo; sister-in-law, Lani Osorio of Kapolei, Oahu; hanai daughter, Berta Kaili of Pacifica, Calif.; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for June 21

David Hamilton Cofer, 65, of Pahoa died June 11 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Jacksonville, Fla., he was a master carpenter. Private celebration of life. Survived by brothers, Steven (Susan) Cofer of Annapolis, Md., and Charles Cofer of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Catherine (Robert) Magness of Clearwater, Fla., and Elizabeth Cofer of Knoxville, Tenn.; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Obituaries for June 18

Julia Barbosa Gonzaga, 84, of Pahala died May 28 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in North Bacsil, Bangued, Abra, Philippines, she was a retired harvester for Mac Farms of Hawaii and member of Pahala Holy Catholic Church. All-night vigil 6 p.m. Friday (June 22) at the family home, 96-1170 Holei St., Pahala. Wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday (June 23) at Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Burial to follow at church cemetery. Survived by husband, Domingo U. Gonzaga of Pahala; sons, Isidro (Vicky) Alvarez of Temecula, Calif., Floyd (Helen) Alvarez of Wahiawa, Oahu, Alex (Virgie) Alvarez of Waipahu, Oahu Val “Toy” Alvarez of Jacksonville, Fla., and Joselito (Cindy) Enovejas of Hilo; daughters, Cecilia Alvarez Dalere of Hilo, Leticia Alvarez Bautista of Kapolei, Oahu, Aggie England of Hawaii Kai, Oahu, and Zenaida (Leslie) Andrade of Naalehu; 21 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for June 16

Clara Ann Fuerte, 70, of Naalehu died June 10 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired supervisor for the former Ka‘u Agribusiness Co. and member of Ka‘u Roping &Riding Club and Naalehu Senior Center. Visitation 2-3 p.m. Tuesday (June 19) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 3 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Leonard (Cathy) Fuerte of Keaau, Jeffrey (Suzette) Fuerte of Kealakehe and Peter Fuerte of Ocean View; brother, Peter Kahikina Jr. of New York; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for June 14

Wilfred Edmund Wakinikona Ah Tou Sr., 82, of Kealia died May 10 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealia, he was a retired electrician for the former Mauna Kea Electric, former employee of Pu‘uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1186, Ala Kahakai Trail Association, St. Benedict’s Catholic Church and U.S. Army veteran. All-night vigil 5 p.m. Friday, June 29, at the family’s home, 85-4578 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealia. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 30, at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by wife, Dorothy Ah Tou of Kealia; sons, Thomas Ah Tou Sr., Wilfred Ah Tou Jr. and Mervyn Ah Tou of Kealia; stepsister, Veronica Lawa‘i Ha‘ae of South Kona; brothers, Adrian (Yuri) Ah Tou of Keaau, Thomas (Viola) Atou of Kauai, Samson (Jeannie) Ah Tou of Ewa Beach, Oahu, Norman (Monique) Enos of Honaunau, Alexander (Sandra) Enos of Middle Keei and Bennett Enos of San Francisco; seven grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for June 13

Alexander Durante, 92, of Hilo died June 5. Born on Oahu, he was a retired merchant marine, worked for the U.S. Navy at the former Naval Air Station Pearl Harbor during World War II and member of Kuliouou Rosary Group on Oahu. Memorial service 4-7 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Ballard Family Moanalua Mortuary in Honolulu. Survived by sister, Elizabeth P. Kaiama of Waikoloa; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for June 12

Eulogio “Jun” Pangelinan Sablan, 61, of Mountain View died May 23 in Hilo. Born in Saipan, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, he was an automotive technician. Celebration of life and scattering of ashes at a later date. Survived by wife, Leslie “Dawn” Miller-Sablan of Mountain View; daughters, Dyanna (Chase) Sablan of Pahoa, Naomi Sablan of Guam and Erin (Bobby) Tanaka of Texas; sons, Dyllan Sablan of Mountain View, Derwin Sablan of Guam, Royale (Kehau) Pajo of Keaau and Ricky (Guxy) Pajo of Fairbanks, Alaska; brothers, Alexander P. (Mila) Sablan of Saipan and George P. (Akina) Sablan of Texas; sisters, Ana P.S. (Romeo) Yutig of California, Patricia Sablan of Texas and Diane Sablan of Virginia; nine grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for June 11

Anthony “Pops” Primus Arbles, 80, of Moirton Camp, Papaikou, died June 4 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pepeekeo, he was a retired warehouse clerk for the state Department of Education and member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and Kats Athletic Club. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Friday (June 15) at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by brothers, Joseph (Evelyn) Arbles of Paukaa and Patrick (Chrystine) Arbles of Hilo; brother-in-law, Frank De Luz III of Hilo; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for June 7

Doreen Melanie Jensen, 66, of Waimea died May 28 in Waimea. Born in Honolulu, she worked in the resort industry. Visitation 10 a.m.-noon Saturday (June 9) at New Hope Church in Waimea. Services at noon. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by husband, Arthur Jensen; sons, Rhinehart (Lora) Jensen and Sean (Stacy) Jensen of Waikoloa; daughter, Jocelynn (Shawn) Lasher of Hollywood, Fla.; brothers, Danny D. (Shelley) Antoque of Pearl City, Oahu, and Jay Antoque of Mililani, Oahu; sister, Donna (Danny) Gonsalves of Wahiawa; five grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for June 6

Ullalie “Lani” Wailani Eaglin, 68, of Hilo died May 31 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired social worker for the Office of Veterans Affairs and a U.S. Army veteran. Private services held. Survived by husband, Floyd D. Eaglin of Hilo; daughter, Dr. Vanessa (Keoki Lima) Eaglin of Hilo; son, Dr. Chadd K. Eaglin of Jacksonville, Fla.; mother, Mary Fragas of Hilo; brothers, Harding J. (Michelle) Fragas of Keaau, Lewyllen Kulani (Darlene) Fragas of Pahoa and Harlen K. (Leona) Fragas of Hilo; sister, Mary Lou K. (Clifford) Hokoana of Pahoa; a granddaughter; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for June 5, 2018

Henry Evangelista, 82, of Papaaloa died May 29. Born in Hilo, he was a retired tractor driver for the former Hamakua Sugar Co. Visitation 8-9 a.m. Saturday (June 9) at Honomu Catholic Church. Celebration of life service at 9 a.m. Burial 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Survived by sons, Henry (Sheri) Evangelista and Dwayne (Lani) Evangelista of Papaaloa, Pauly Evangelista of Hilo, Robert Evangelista of Kapehu; daughter, Rochelle (Al) Evangelista of Kapehu; brother, Alan Evangelista of Alaska; sisters, Eileen Gascon of Oahu, Patricia Villasista of Honomu, Elizabeth Soarez of Puna, Yvonne Blair and Marge Cudal of Oahu; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituares for June 4

Alvin Hisao Akamine, 65, of Ainaloa died May 16 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was retired from Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday (June 8) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Marilou Akamine of Ainaloa; son, Jake Akamine of Ainaloa; daughter, Jamie (Elliott) Sugai of Kurtistown; mother, Dorothy Akamine of Hilo; sisters, Karin Akamine of Hilo, Joyce Akamine of Honolulu and Mona (Fred) Tavares of Hilo; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for June 1

Mabel “Momi” Kealaula Kailihou Jaentsch, 89, of Hilo died March 30 at Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home. Born in Lahaina, Maui, she was a retired licensed practical nurse for Rehabilitation Center of the Pacific, artistic painter, University of Hawaii at Hilo alumna, member of Hilo Church of God and the East Hawaii Cultural Center. Memorial services 9 a.m. Saturday, June 9, at Hilo Church of God, 671 Waianuenue Ave. Casual attire. Survived by son, Phillip (Arlene) Jaentsch of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Jacqueline Jaentsch of Klamath Falls, Ore., Donnalyn Kalei of Hilo and Debra Ann (Donald) Leopoldo of Hilo; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for May 31

Scott Hideo Sadanaga, 54, of Papaikou died April 16 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a rental sales representative for Hawthorne Pacific Corp. (Caterpillar) and was involved in Advanced Kempo Karate Systems, ranching and hot rods. Inurnment service at 4:30 p.m. Saturday (June 2) at Taishoji Soto Mission, 275 Kinoole St., Hilo. Celebration of life starting with formal program at 9 a.m. with activities until 3 p.m. Sunday (June 3) at Puuanahulu Community Arena, 71-1409 Hawaii Belt Road, Kailua-Kona. Survived by aunts and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for May 30

Rodolfo Marvin Aurello Sr., 60, of Waimea died May 9 in Waimea. Born in Honokaa, he was an electrical engineer. Visitation 1-2 p.m. Friday, June 8, at Ballard Family Mortuary in Hilo. Service at 2 p.m. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by sons, Brandon (Nicole) Aurello of Waimea, Andrew (Blair) Aurello of Honokaa and Rodolfo (April) Aurello Jr. of Waimea; daughters, Kanilyn (Valeriano) Abad of Waikoloa and Tiffany (Ian) Aurello-Silva of Ookala; brothers, Rodney (Jo Ann) Aurello of Hilo, Randall (Karen) Aurello of Keaau, Ronnie (Janette) Aurello, Ryan (Charmaine) Aurello and Roland (Angie) Aurello of Paauilo; sisters, Rosita Nagun of Waikoloa and Rosalinda (Clive) Kidani of Paauilo; 13 grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for May 29

George Evelyn Woods Nehenuiikalani Dickson, 66, of Waimea died May 16 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua in Honokaa. Born in Honolulu, he was a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 665, former stage crew for Cecilio &Kapono and Mackey Feary, food and beverage salesman, cowboy for Nobriga Malua Ranch and past member of Hui Nalu Canoe Club. Private services. Survived by daughters, Maile McCoy of Fayetteville, N.C., and Kamuleilani G. (Cooper) Knapp of Honolulu; son, Kamalalawalu W.K. Dickson of Honolulu; sisters, Irene K. Biehn of Aiea, Oahu, Angeline D. Hind of Honolulu and Evelyn K. (Tab) Long of Kihei, Maui; brothers, Ma‘ulili W.G. (Edith Kawai) Dickson of Waimea and Charles E.N. (Haunani Burns) Dickson of Honolulu; five grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for May 28

Leo Palmer Kahilu Campbell Sr., 88, of Kalapana Black Sands subdivision, died May 16 in Hilo. Born in Hilo, he worked for Hawaiian Electric Co., owned P.K. Hauling and Daily Bread and was a U.S. Army veteran. Celebration of life, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday (June 2) at Onekahakaha Beach Park pavilions No. 2 and 3. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Marcelina “Lynn” Campbell of Kalapana; sons, Leo (Bernadette) Campbell Jr. of Eden Roc, Lorne (Jane) Campbell of Volcano and Leven Campbell of Fern Forest; daughters, Libby-Ann (Van) Kahamoku and Lynn-Dale AhYo of Mountain View, Loddie-Mae Campbell of Kona and Leslie (Stafford) Campbell of Hilo, Hawaii; sister, Anna (Robert) Wallwork of California; brothers, Robert (Sue) Campbell of California and Wayne (Mae) Campbell of Hilo; godsons, Todd Spencer and Dason Udac; 33 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for May 25

William Alfred Todd “Mr. C.” Cunningham Sr., 91, of Hilo died May 21 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired clerk at Hilo Municipal Golf Course and U.S. Army World War II veteran. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday (May 30) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Lillian Cunningham of Hilo; daughter, Lolette (David Kennedy) Cunningham of Kahului, Maui; sons, Russell (Gina) Cunningham of Las Vegas, Duane (Charli Bailey) Cunningham of Kona, Ivan Cunningham of Hilo and Clayton Isa of Pepeekeo; 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.