Obituaries for April 26

Andrew David “Dave” Carroll, 78, of Naalehu died April at home. Born in Hartford, Conn., he was a computer consultant, advisory board member for theVillage in Bryn Mawr, Pa., and member of Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and O Ka‘u Kakou. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday (April 28) at Naalehu United Methodist Church. Casual attire; no flowers. Memorial donations to The Nepal Foundation, P.O. Box 654, Naalehu, HI 96772. Survived by wife, Mary Carroll of Naalehu; daughter, Sherri (Curt) Oberg of West Lebanon, N.H.; son, Andy (Kim) Carroll of Denver; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 25

Yaeko “Esther” Aoki, 94, of Hilo, formerly of Pahala, died April 22 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Kahului, Maui, she was retired from the former C. Brewer and Co. and was a member of Pahala Hongwanji Mission and Puna Hongwanji Mission. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday (May 1) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Graveside committal service and burial noon Wednesday (May 2) at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 1. Survived by son, Alan Aoki of Seattle; daughters, Esther Aoki of Las Vegas and Kay Aoki of Hilo; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 24

Lorita “Loretta” Daog Alidon, 96, of Waianae, Oahu, formerly of Mountain View, died April 9 at Wahiawa General Hospital on Oahu. Born in Paauilo, she was a retired picker for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co., cook’s helper at the former Paramount Grill and member of Filipino Federation of America. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Sunday (April 29) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 5 p.m. Casual attire. Private family service and burial Monday (April 30). Survived by daughters, Julia Padayhag and Lillian Cabansag of Waianae, and Cris (Glenn) Hudman of Mountain View; sons, Richard (Viko Nguyen) Alidon of Hilo and Robert (Ehukai) Alidon of California; brother, Manuel Daog of Florida; sister-in-law, Harriet Daog of Hilo; 15 grandchildren, more than 30 great-grandchildren, more than 10 great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 23

Juan-Diego “Chico” Bernard, 67, of Pepeekeo died April 15 at home. Born in Loma Hoby, Primavera, Paraguay, he was a former truck driver for Eagle Heart in Oregon. No services. Survived by son, Geronimo Bernard; sisters, Christina Bernard, Anita Adam, Holly Bernard, Elizabeth (Josu) De Unzueta and Irena Bernard; brothers, Don Rene (Rosalia) Bernard and Seth (Hana) Bernard; an uncle, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 22

Feliza S. Agustin, 75, of Pahoa died March 14 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she was retired from Puna Flowers and a member of Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday (April 28) at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Burial at Pahoa Catholic Cemetery. Survived by daughter, Emiliana S. (Jed “Tito”) Ramos of Pahoa; brothers, Victor (Anita) Simon Jr. of Pahoa and Federico Simon of the Philippines; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 21

Annie Rubio Camacho, 94, of Hilo died April 16 at home. Born in Paukaa, she was a retired supervisor for the former Hawaiian Telephone Co. and member of Family and Community Education Hoike Club and St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Tuesday (April 24) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery, Section C. Survived by daughter, Rhonda Ellis of Michigan; sons, Evan G. Camacho of California and Vance Camacho of Hilo; sisters, Dorothy Ah Sing of Hilo, Shirley Cecconi of Tennessee and Rose Marie Martinez of Oahu; brother, Robert Rubio of Maine; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.

Obituaries for April 20

Carole Lee Baker, 76, of Ocean View died March 3 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh, she was a retired registered nurse, hospice volunteer on Oahu and Hawaii Island and mediator for Neighborhood Justice Center on Oahu. Memorial service 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the family’s home, 92-1623 Luau Drive in Ocean View. No flowers. Memorial donations to Hawaii Nature Conservancy. Survived by daughters, Marya Baker of Volcano and Heather Baker of Ocean View; sister, Judy Strini of Pittsburgh; a niece and a grandniece. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 19

Denise Lynn Bowers, 55, of Kailua-Kona died April 16 at Life Care Center of Kona. Born in Puyallup, Wash., she was a retired administrative assistant for Boeing, youth leader and mentor for Future Business Leaders of America, member of the American Diabetic Association and outdoor enthusiast. Private services. Memorial donations to American Diabetic Association. Survived by mother, Margaret Bowers of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Mark (Peggy) Bowers and Jeffery (Lori) Bowers of Washington, Paul (Valerie Crosby) Bowers of Arizona; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Obituaries for April 18

Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Henriques Cabral, 58, of Captain Cook died March 26 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale in Holualoa. Born in Kealakekua, she was a homemaker. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 12, at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Honaunau. Mass at 11 a.m. Refreshments to follow. For information, call or text 989-7810. Condolences to: V. Henriques, P.O. Box 4132, Hilo, HI 96720. Survived by daughter, Amanda Carvalho of Hilo; sons, Dwight (Ku‘u) Carvalho Jr. of Hilo and Elmer Keller Jr. of Glenwood; mother, Tiny Henriques of Waimea; sister, Vanessa (Donald Mathieu) Henriques of Keaau; brothers, Alexander (Venus) Henriques of Kukuihaele and Darrick Young of Honolulu; nine grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Obituaries for April 17

Mariano Carriaga Sr., 91, of Hilo died March 21 at home. Born in Kohala, he was a retired combustion control worker for Hawaii Electric Light Co., U.S. Army, original member of Apostles Motorcycle Club and member of Big Island Independents, G &K Ohana and Road Knights motorcycle clubs. Visitation 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday (April 21) at Papaikou Hongwanji Mission Hall. Celebration of life service at 10 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Ethel Carriaga of Hilo; sons, Mariano (Darlene) Carriaga Jr. of Hilo, Mark C. (Beverly) Carriaga of Kailua-Kona and Michael Carriaga-Pascual of Ocean View; daughters, Marie Elena (Dean) Rocha of Kailua-Kona and Mona Lisa Spalding of Hilo; hanai son, Benji (Heidi) Cariaga of Napoopoo; sister-in-law, Pat Macayan of Hilo; brother-in-law, Rally Tolentino of Waimea; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 15

Emily Agan, 88, of Keaau died March 28 at home. Born on Maui, she was a retired nurse at Hilo Medical Center. Public viewing 9 a.m. April 21 at Ballard Family Mortuary in Hilo. Service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Mauna Kea Memorial Park. Survived by sons, Gordon Agan of Keaau, Nathan (Jesica) Agan of Utah and Andres Agan Jr. of Nevada; daughters, Laura Medeiros of Keaau, Brenda (Melvin) Okano of Pepeekeo, Marlene (Eddie) Manzano of Pahoa, Charlotte (Michael) Paiva of Honolulu and Teri Agan of Mountain View; sisters, Josephine Vierra of Hakalau, Mildred Desjardins of Los Angeles, Virginia Yagong of Honokaa, Lily Lerma of Papaikou and Rose Edulan of Hilo; brother, Chris (Carrie) Edulan of California; 18 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 14

Julie Anne Cabison, 81, of Hilo died April 10 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, she was a caregiver and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Tuesday (April 17) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Casual attire. Graveside service at 9 a.m. Wednesday (April 18) at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Survived by husband, Ramon Cabison Sr. of Hilo; sons, Ramon (Jennifer) Cabison Jr. of Hilo and Rodney A. Cabison of Arizona; daughters, Laurie (Leo) Rocha of Hilo, Donna (Leabert) Langsi of Keaau and Jill A. Ellis and Ashlynn Cabison of California; sister, Helen Tolentino of Hilo; brothers, Joseph (Thea) Espaniola of Molokai and Phillip (Momi) Espaniola of Hilo; brothers-in-law, Cosmedian Quiocho Sr. and Santos Cabison Sr. of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Rose (Rudy) Costalles and Lorraine (Pete) Rivera of Waipahu, Oahu; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 13

Bernard Gomes Sr., 90, of Hilo died April 9 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a retired production manager for the Hawaii Tribune-Herald, U.S. Army veteran and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and American Legion. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Monday (April 16) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Casual attire; flowers and lei welcome. Graveside service 9 a.m. Tuesday (April 17) at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Survived by wife, Irene M. Gomes of Hilo; sons, Bernard Gomes Jr. of Seattle and Joseph (Elna) Gomes of Hilo; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 12

Martin “Marty” Allen, 87, of Waimea died March 11 at his Holualoa family home. Born in Chicago, he was a retired personal assistant for the state of Hawaii Special Needs program, real estate developer, educator, triathlete, golfer and U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Service at noon Wednesday, May 2, at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Celebration of life potluck immediately to follow at the Allens’ home in Holualoa. For information, call 938-3913 or 937-3753. Survived by wife, Mari-jo Allen of Waimea; son, James Allen of Holualoa; daughter, Marla Jo Allen of Holualoa; stepsons, Buck (Jenna) Robinson of Richmond, Va., and Louis (Audra) Robinson of Honolulu; two grandsons and five stepgrandchildren. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Obituaries for April 11

Mark Charles Carpenter, 72, of South Kohala died April 3 at home. Born in Oakland, Calif., he was a real estate professional, physicist and woodworker. Private services. Survived by wife, Stephanie Carpenter of South Kohala; brother, John Carpenter of Hayes, Va.; sister, Rosemary Baker of Newport News, Va.; hanai brother, Richard Cohn of Mill Valley, Calif. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Obituaries for April 10

Doris M. Aoki, 100, of Hilo died April 2 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Riverside, Calif., she was a homemaker and member of New Hope Church, where she was an original elder and head of its prayer group. Visitation 2-3 p.m. Sunday (April 15) at New Hope Church, 840 Kupulau Road in Hilo. Funeral service at 3 p.m. Private committal services at a later date. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by son, Stanley Aoki of Hilo; daughter, Alicia (David) Shinn of Lemoore, Calif.; brother, Charles Fujimoto of Riverside.; sisters, Lily Taka and Mable Zink of Riverside; two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 9

Kimie “Lillian” Tanihiro, 90, of Hilo died March 4 at home. Born in Kahei, Kohala, she was retired from the former Yamamoto Credit Jewelers, attended Hawaii Island Adult Care and was a member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and Hiroshima Kenjin Kai. Visitation 3-4 p.m. Saturday (April 14) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo. Memorial service at 4 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by son, Patrick (Doreen) Tanihiro of Hilo; daughters, Lorna (Francisco Ramos) Hanamoto and Jo Ann (Robert S. Lee Jr.) Abe of Hilo; daughter-in-law, Alinor Emi Tanihiro of Kauai; sisters-in-law, Olive Y. Narimatsu, Nobuko Nishimura, Michiko (Richard) Uchimura and Rosalie Takayama of Hilo, Thelma Cook of Washington state; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 7

Sharron Marie Henry, 72, of Keaau died March 31 at Hawaii Care Choices’ Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Texas, she was a retired Department of Public Works secretary. No services. Survived by husband, Arthur F. Henry; son, Frederick A. Henry; daughter, Kimberly M. Henry. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 6

Shigeko Higashi, 95, of Hilo died March 13 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Naalehu, she was a homemaker and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. Visitation 4-5 p.m. April 13 at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo followed by memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by son, Howard (Donna Dodd) Higashi of Hilo; daughters, Corinne Tsue and Lorna (Jeff) Higashi-Tsue of Hilo; sisters, Florence Nagata of Gardena, Calif., and Suyeko Leu of Kaneohe, Oahu; brother-in-law, Takashi Aragaki of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Hiroko Sally Nagata of Hilo and Itsue Hino of Ahualoa; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for April 5

Joseph Abelaye Jr., 75, of Keaau died March 27 at home. Born in Pahala, he was a retired training manager for Robert’s Hawaii Tours. No services planned. Survived by his wife, children, mother, sisters, brothers, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.