Edgar M. “Jerry” “Boogie” Barrett, 91, of Wickenburg, Ariz., formerly of Hilo, died May 14 in Surprise, Ariz. Born in Choteau. Mont., he was an educator who taught math for two decades at Hilo High School, builder, rancher, naturalist and U.S. Army World War II veteran. No local services. Survived by wife, Alyce Barrett; daughter, Keely Barrett, of Spokane, Wash.; son, Blake (Kai) Barrett of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; brother, Paul (Pat) Barrett of Fairfield, Mont.; four grandchildren; nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Jacinta Viernes Balangatan, 81, of Hilo died May 7 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Ilocos Sur, the Philippines, she worked in a macadamia nut processing factory. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Friday, June 1, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 6 p.m. Casual attire. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima section. Survived by daughters, Emily (James) Hirayama and Felisa (Tim) Crawford of Santa Clarita, Calif.; son, Jimmy (Flo) Tabilang of Hilo; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Lillian Kimiko Matsubara Ide, 83, of Hilo died May 7 at Hawaii Care Choices. Born in Hilo, she was a retired licensed practical nurse for the former Hilo Hospital and member of Hospital Retirees Association and Hilo Church of God. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by husband, John H. Ide of Hilo; daughters, JoAnn (Joel) Wasson of Kaneohe, Oahu, and Karen (Cesar) Robledo of Hilo; son, John Ide Jr. of Honolulu; brother, William A. Matsubara of Los Angeles; sister, Susan (Thomas) Kiyojima of Hilo; sister-in-law, Elaine Matsubara of Pearl City, Oahu; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

George Cabral, 88, of Ookala died April 27 at home. Born in Honokaa, he was retired from the former Hamakua Sugar Co., a U.S. Army Korean War veteran and member of Saint Anthony Catholic Church, ILWU Pensioners Club and Laupahoehoe Senior Citizens. Visitation 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday (May 26) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Beatrice Cabral of Ookala; children, Debbie (Harvey) Cabral-Galapir of Ookala, Georgette Nacis of Mililani, Oahu, Darren (Michelle) Cabral of Honolulu, Sophia (Alika Jr.) Cabral-Maikui of Ookala and Jason Cabral of Hilo; sisters, Annie (Bill) Glynn and Adeline Snyder of Ohio; brother-in-law, William (Carmen) Valera of Paauilo; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Richard Chamberlain, 57, of Kona died Feb. 2 at Kona Community Hospital. No known survivors. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Stephen “Bimbo” Moikeha Kaheiki Jr., 61, of Keaukaha died May 9 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired librarian at the University of Hawaii at Hilo and longtime musician. Visitation 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday (May 24) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 5 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Millicent “Millie” Kaheiki of Hilo; daughters, Kanani (Felise) Felise of Waimanalo and Krissey Lono of Hilo; hanai daughter, Namele (Skylee) Walker of Hilo; sisters, Lorene “Vini” (George) Kahao of Kentucky, Iwalani Kaheiki of Hilo and Melissa “Missy” (Alex) Kaheiki of California; 13 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Elaine Sachiko Hiraishi, 82, of Kailua-Kona died April 27 at Nakamaru Hale in Holualoa. Born in Hilo, she was retired and a former co-owner of Blondie’s. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Sunday, June 3, at Kealakehe High School baseball field. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. No flowers. Survived by husband, Walter Hiraishi of Kailua-Kona; sons, Aaron Hiraishi, Jerry (Paula) Hiraishi and Hank Hiraishi of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Ann (Neil) McCue of California; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Anastacio “Tash” Domingcil, 71, of Hilo died April 21 at home. Born in Papaikou, he was a cook for the former Hawaii Naniloa Resort, KTA Superstores deli department and bowler in several leagues. Celebration of life 4-8 p.m. Saturday (May 19) at Sangha Hall, 398 Kilauea Ave., Hilo. Survived by wife, Amy Jean Domingcil of Hilo; sons, Elton Domingcil of Las Vegas and Waylen Domingcil of Hilo; sisters, Norma Jean Castaneda of Papaikou, Annabelle Soares of Hilo and Deanna (Cesar) Abitong of Keaau; mother-in law, Rebecca Tomas; sisters- and brothers-in-law; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Joseph Alonzo, 80, of Keaau died May 11 at home. Born in Kurtistown, he was a retired U.S. Navy chief petty officer. Services at a later date. Survived by son, Ezekiel Alonzo; daughters, Iris McFadden, Elizabeth Alonzo, Brigitte Hironaka and Terri Lee; brothers, Harold Alonzo and Roy Alonzo; sisters, Penny Alonzo and Betty Alonzo. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Lyle Kana‘iaupuni Kaaihili, 52, of Honokaa died May 2 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was a lineman for the Hawaii Electric Light Co., owner of Mokuwai Piko Poi and member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No. 1260. Celebration of life from 9 a.m. Saturday (May 19) at the family home, 45-519 Pikake St., Honokaa. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Kahealani Kaaihili of Honokaa; sons, Kanai‘aupuni Kaaihili of Waikoloa and Mala‘e Kaaihili of Honokaa; daughter, Kahilu Kaaihili of Honokaa; mother, Becky Kaaihili of Hilo; sisters, Rachel Long and Terri (Barney) Kaaihili-Choy of Honolulu; brothers, Albert (Shaynee) Kaaihili III of Waimea, George Kaaihili, Francis Kaaihili and Claus “Buster” Kaaihili of Hilo, Thomas “Kekau” (Remy) Kaaihili of Keaau; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Merney Keaoililani Baysa, 78, of Kurtistown died April 29 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired operations supervisor for the county Wastewater Division, U.S. Navy veteran and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days Saints. Visitation 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday (May 16) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Lynn Ahlgren; sister, Marylyn Soaladaop; sister-in-law, Lorna Baysa; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Violet Leinani Santos Cho Bishop, 85, of Wailuku, Maui, formerly of South Kona and Honolulu, died April 29 at Hospice Maui. Born in South Kona, she was a homemaker and a retired certified nurse assistance. Private service held. Survived by daughters, Nora (George Sheridan) Cho Sheridan of Keaau, Donnafaye (Tommy) Gamurot of Kahului, Maui, and Lily (Edwin Kipu) Cho Kipu; son, Eugene (Cynnamon) Cho Jr. of Waiehu, Maui; brothers, Patrick (Chiyo) Bush Jr. of Honolulu and David Bush Sr. of Keaau; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman’s Mortuary in Wailuku and Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Ruth Beveridge, 88, of Pepeekeo died May 4 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in St. Louis, she was a retired cashier for a grocery store and Disneyland. Private services. No flowers. Memorial donations to Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughters, Karol Shettlesworth of Long Beach, Calif., Debbie Beveridge of Arcadia, Calif., and Sharon Robinson of Santa Clarita, Calif.; son, Mark (Faye) Beveridge of Pepeekeo; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Michael Anthony Bonafede, 64, of Honaunau died April 9. Born in New York, he was a construction worker. Celebration of life service 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Ali‘i Beach Park in Haleiwa, Oahu. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by wife, Gay; mother, Julia Bonafede of Las Vegas; daughter, Anela (Pohaku) Veriato of Honaunau; brothers, Bob (Michelle) Bonafede of Washington and Rick (Susan) Bonafede of California; five grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Melvin Hanapuakoolau Calipano, 66, of Kailua-Kona died April 14 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale. Born in Kealakekua, she was a housekeeper at the Kona Bali Kai and Keauhou Beach Hotel. No services. Survived by husband, Andrew Calipano of Kailua-Kona; sons, Jack Hao, Justin Hao, David Yonemura and J.R. Calipanol of Kailua-Kona; stepsons, Christopher (Mary) Calipano and Randy (Rebecca) Calipano of Molokai; daughters, Uilani Calipano of Honauanau, Laura Niihau of Kailua-Kona and Riana (Murphy) Mersberg Jr. of Molokai; hanai daughter, Kalae Yonemura of Kailua-Kona; numerous grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Harold Tetsuro Ashida, 93, of Papaikou died April 26 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Papaikou, he was the founder of A&A Hawaii Inc., proprietor of the former Harold Ashida Painting Co., U.S. Army World War II veteran, past president of Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaii, charter member of Hilo Crescent City Lions Club and member of Papaikou Hongwanji Mission, Japanese Community Association of Hawaii and East Hawaii Hiroshima Kenjin Kai. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by daughters, Eunice Muramoto and Gay (David) Heaukulani of Hilo; son, Lincoln (Jonna) Ashida of Hilo; companion, Gloria Castillo of Papaikou; sisters, Masaye Kuwahara of Hilo, Sally Bushaw of Honolulu and Mildred (Michio) Takahashi of California; brother, George Ashida of Honolulu; sister-in-law, Arlene Ashida of Hilo; brother-in-law, Harold Otsu of Las Vegas; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Henry Robert Cruz, 78, of Mountain View died April 26 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired butcher and meat cutter for the Hilton Waikoloa Village at Waikoloa Beach Resort. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Sunday (May 6) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 7 p.m. Casual attire. Cremation to follow. Survived by son, Brandon Robert Keola (Michelle Lynn) Cruz of North Pole, Alaska; daughter, Jeni-Lee Haunani Cruz-Kaluau of Mountain View; sisters, Elizabeth Persing of Portland, Ore., and Evangeline (Barry) Rodrigues of Kailua-Kona; brothers-in-law, Harold (Sheila) Aiona of Kalapana, Arthur Aiona of Keaau and Jaime (Fay) Julian of Pahoa; sisters-in-law, Florence Tina Aiona of Opihikao and Harriet Lehua (Larry) Ichinotsubo of Pepeekeo; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Elen Inez King Hatayama, 37, of Keaau died April 5 at Hawaii Care Choices’ Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, she was a former library technician for Mountain View Library. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday (May 5) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Keaau Ward, corner of Orchidland Drive and Keaau-Pahoa Road. Survived by husband, Daniel Hatayama of Keaau; mother, Dora King of Pahoa; brothers, Christopher King of Texas and David King Jr. of Mountain View; sisters, Harmony (Edgar Niro) King of Pahoa and Kiana King of Hilo; brother-in-law, Randall Hatayama of Hilo; sister-in-law, Valerie Hatayama of Keaau; six nieces, two nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Kenneth Kenichi Akine, 82, of Hilo died March 15 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired auto mechanic for I.K. Motors, Kamaaina Nissan and Kamaaina Volkswagen, U.S. Army veteran and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Betty Akine of Hilo; son, Blaine (Annette) Akine of Arizona; daughter, Cheryl (Stacey) Kubota of Honolulu; brother, Alan Akine of Hilo; sister, Alice (Rodney) Takahashi of Kapaa, Kauai; sister-in-law, Diane Akine of Hilo; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

John T. “Mac” Aguiar, 75, of Hilo died April 24 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired equipment operator for the Hawaii Fire Department and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Thursday (May 3) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation again 8:30-10 a.m. Friday (May 4) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by son, Jason (Stacey) Aguiar of Hilo; sisters, Leonora (Melvin) Higa of Honolulu and Patricia (Alfonso) Ramirez of California; three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.