Vera Amoy Aina Ermatinger, 87, of Ogden, Utah, died March 10 at home. Born in Hilo, she was an Air Force wife, world traveler and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Services and burial held in Utah. Survived by children, Jim (Lillian) Ermatinger, Rex (Rita) Ermatinger, Janice Ermatinger, Alex Ermatinger, Bryan (Donna) Ermatinger and Kalikolehua Kanaele; sisters, Verna Nani Villaverde and Myra (George) Aina-Paul of Hilo; brother, Henry (Lynda) Aina of Hilo; adopted brother, Edward Aina of Hilo; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Brigida Lorenzo Castro, 81, of Honokaa died March 14 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines, she retired from Kawano Farms and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. All-night vigil at 6 p.m. Friday (April 6) at the family residence, 45-3687 Olopua Place, Honokaa. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday (April 7) at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Celebration of Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire; flowers and lei welcomed. Burial at Honokaa Catholic Cemetery. Survived by daughters, Anacleta (Gerry) Romero of Honokaa and Florencia (Ernesto) Pasalo of Maui; sons, Adel (Cora) Castro, Basilio Castro and Victorino (Caroline) Castro of Honokaa, Boni (Mary Jane) Castro of Paauilo and Robert (Maryln Grace) Castro of the Philippines; brother, Arcadio (Remegia) Lorenzo of the Philippines; sister, Monica Pinacate of the Philippines; 18 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Rodney Abinosa 67, of Pahoa died March 22 at Hawaii Care Choices’ Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired U.S. Army sergeant first class. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (April 7) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, corner of Highway 130 and Orchidland Drive. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Private scattering of ashes at sea at a later date. No flowers. Survived by daughter, Ronnalee Jaelynn; son, Laren Ray; brothers, Alfred Abinosa and Lawrence Fausto Abinosa; sisters, Rose Marie Ernstrom and Debra Lee Wagner; companion, LaDonna Kanani Fincham; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Benjamin Rosete, 84, of Hilo died March 13 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Keaau, he was a retired X-ray technician supervisor at Hilo Medical Center and drummer in the Hawaii County Band and other local bands, fisherman and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Susan Rosete of Hilo; son, Benjamin Rosete Jr. of Hilo; sister, Mercedes Abiley of Kapolei, Oahu; brother, Pedro (Siri) Factora of Honolulu; stepbrother, Anthony (Laura) Rosete of Hawaiian Acres; three granddaughters; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Nancy Shigeko Matsui, 86, of Hilo died March 3 at a care home in Hilo. Born in Pepeekeo, she was a retired salesperson. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by husband, Nobuo Matsui of Hilo; son, Michael (Marcia) Matsui of Hilo; daughters, Diane (Erwine) Kubo and Kathleen (Craig) Yamamoto of Hilo; sister-in-law, Tokino Hirata of Kona; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Gregorio E. Failano, 72, of Keaau died March 19 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in the Philippines, he was a retired postal worker with a master’s degree from University of Hawaii in political science, U.S. Army veteran and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Graveside service and burial noon Tuesday (April 3) at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Vernon (Kathy) Failano of Oakland, Calif., and Alexander Failano of San Diego; daughters, Jennifer (Nihad) Alibegovic of San Diego, Lorelei (Patrick) Eloriaga of Denver and Ginger Failano of Keaau; nine grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Duane “Sonny” Anthony Breithaupt, 54, of Waiohinu died March 21 in Ka‘u. Born in Pahala, he was a journeyman welder for Royal Hawaiian Orchards, Pop Warner Football coach and outdoorsman. All-night vigil starting 6 p.m. Friday, April 6, at family home on Mamalahoa Highway in Waiohinu. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, April 7, at Kauahaao Congregational Church in Waiohinu. Service at 10 a.m. Luncheon to follow. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by companion, Marites “Tess” Castaneda of Waiohinu; sons, Devin “Bully” (Mona) Breithaupt of Waiohinu, Derwin Breithaupt of Kona and Darrin (Sharla) Enos Jr. of Kona; daughter, Staeci (Jayck) Breithaupt of Arizona; brothers, Glen Hashimoto Sr. of Ocean View, Vince (Monica) Hashimoto of Kona, Jesse (Melanie) Navarro of Ocean View and Blaine (Cristina) Navarro of Naalehu; sisters, Velma Kekoa of Hilo, Darlene “Lingis” Hashimoto of Naalehu, Annie (Mahi) Navarro of Ocean View and Penney (Emma) Breithaupt of Waiohinu; nine grandchildren; hanai brothers and sisters, brothers- and sisters-in-laws, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Clara Kinuko Aiona, 97, of Hilo died March 21 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Naalehu, she was a retired florist for Hirose Nursery and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 8:30-10 a.m. Monday, April 2, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Burial noon at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Survived by daughter, Charlene (Kevin) Kubota of Hilo; hanai daughter, Goody (Doc) Leopoldino of Hilo; sister, Irene Balfe of Honolulu; brother-in-law, Leroy Edwards of San Diego; sisters-in-law, Vivian Araujo, Geraldine “Momi-Gerri” Aumua and Kay Taosaka of Hilo and Karen Komatsu of Honolulu; nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Miriam Hatsume Kamei, 93, of Hilo died March 5 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Hilo, she was a housewife. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by son, Marvin Kamei of Hilo; daughter, Gayle Kamei of New York; sister, Patricia Matsuda of Honolulu; sisters-in-law, Yvonne Souza of Hilo and Emi Kamei of Honolulu; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Kikuyo Kawakami, 93, of Hilo died March 12 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Kapoho, she was a homemaker and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and Piihonua Kumiai. Private services held. Survived by sons, George (Ginger) Kawakami of Henderson, Nev., and Benjamin Kawakami of Orange County, Calif.; daughters, Elsie (Irving) Hee of Mililani, Oahu, Betty (Harry) Yada and Jean Kawakami of Hilo; brothers, Ichiro (Matsue) Nishiura and Hideo (Betty) Nishiura of Hilo, Norman Nishiura of Pearl City, Oahu; sisters, Mildred Nakanishi and Sadako Aburamen of Hilo, Takako Desaki of Pearl City; sister-in-law, Gladys Nishiura of Hilo; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Doris Gail Haney-Erickson, 67, of Waikoloa died March 15 at home. Born in Anchorage, Alaska, she was a retired financial auditor for the state of Alaska and volunteered at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole Visitor Information Program and KARES animal rescue program. Celebration of life 3 p.m. Thursday (March 22) in the Ohana Room at the Waikoloa Village Association Building, 68-1792 Melia St. Survived by husband, Christopher Erickson of Waikoloa; daughters, Ashley Erickson of Idaho and Sydney Erickson of Alaska; three grandchildren. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Joshua K. Akana Jr., 89, of Waimea died March 13 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired engineer for Hawaiian Electric Co. and member of Hawaiian Electric Glee Club, Native Hawaiian Education, Prince Kuhio Club and Waimea Senior Citizens Club. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday (March 23) at Annunciation Catholic Church, 65-1235 Kawaihae Road, Waimea. Mass at 10 a.m. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by daughters, Janna (Kimo) Keawe of Honolulu, Jerri (Alex) Dizol of Waimea; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Vincent Thomas Barnwell, 76, of Pahoa died March 10 at home. Born in the Bronx, New York, he was a retired registered nurse at the Hilo Medical Center, retired volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician in New York, canoe paddler and taiko drummer. Private services held. Survived by wife, Patricia Barnwell of Pahoa; son, Christopher Barnwell of Lantana, Fla.; daughters, Theresa Bray of Millbrook, N.Y., and Victoria (Karl) Seebruch of Keaau; seven grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Chieko “Jane” Alatan, 89, of Pepeekeo died Feb. 19 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pepeekeo, she was a retired papaya packer for the former Ono Pac and member of The House Hilo Church, Pepeekeo Senior Citizens Club and Lanakila-Haaheo FCE. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday (March 24) at The House Hilo Church, 2282 Kanoelehua Ave. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Leonardo Alatan of Pepeekeo; sons, Alan (Sandy) Alatan of Orchidland Estates and Derek (Debbie) Alatan of Hawaiian Paradise Park; daughters, Corinne (Kirk) Awong and Lori Ann (Zach) Picar of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Annette Hatakenaka, Fely Alatan and Rosemary Moses of Pepeekeo and Frances Spidell of Hilo; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Margie Southard Grimes, 81, of Kailua-Kona died March 11 at home. Born in Elida, N.M., she was a retired educator for San Diego Unified School District and former activities sales representative for Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays. Celebration of life 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club. No flowers. Memorial donations to West Hawaii Humane Society. Survived by husband, Jim Grimes of Kailua-Kona; hanai daughter, Kaying Xiong of California; sister, Faye Boother of Louisiana; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Laverne Cynthia Manoa, 70, of Kurtistown died March 8 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Ookala, she was a beautician and housewife. Services at a later date. Survived by husband, Albert “Snookie” Manoa of Kurtistown; daughter, Iona Manoa of Kurtistown; son, Keone Manoa of Kurtistown; mother, Rose Victorine of Kaumana; two sisters; four brothers. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Solomon James Perkins, 81, of Ocean View died Feb. 15 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale in Holualoa. Born in Kealakekua, he was a self-employed building contractor, boat builder, commercial fisherman and U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Scattering of ashes 11 a.m. Sunday (March 18) at Honokohau Boat Harbor in Kailua-Kona. Celebration of life to follow at the mooring site of the fishing boat “Vixen.” Casual attire; loose flowers welcome. Survived by companion, Louise Nobriga of Ocean View; son, Paul Crawford of Seattle; daughter, Rachael Llanes of Captain Cook; caregiver, Diana Masuda of Ocean View; brothers, Charles (Pat) Perkins of Kaneohe, Oahu, Levi (Lynette) Perkins of Holualoa, William (Marcy) Perkins of Kailua-Kona and Robert Perkins of Kealakehe; three grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Alfredo Nacis, 64, of Keaau died March 7 at home. Born in Laupahoehoe, he was owner of Nacis Construction, foreman for Sonomura Contracting and Constructors Hawaii and member of Carpenters Union and Hui Nalu Honoli‘i. Ashes to be scattered at sea. Celebration of life 4-8 p.m. Friday (March 16) at AJA Veterans Hall, 361 Haihai St. in Hilo. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Deborah Oda Nacis of Keaau; son, Kalsey (Kathy) Nacis Sr. of Keaau; daughters, Kandice Nacis and Teisha Nacis of Keaau; mother, Gladys Nacis of Paauilo; brothers, Vicente (Leona) Nacis of Honokaa, Vance (Sandra) Awa of Kailua-Kona, Franklin (Kalae Wheeler) Nacis of Kona, Tony (Cindy) Nacis of Papaaloa, John (Jessi) Nacis and Alberto (Debbie) Nacis of Arizona, Artemio (Marion) Nacis of Texas; hanai son, Charles (Vanessa) Stevens of Paauilo; hanai daughter, Charlette L. Stevens of Waimea; mother in-law, Iris (Fujie) Oda of Hilo; three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Cheyanne Lee Anderson, 38, of Captain Cook died Feb. 28 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in White Salmon, Wash., she was a customer service representative at Keoki’s Fish and Chips and member of Narcotics Anonymous. Celebration of life 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday (March 17) at Big Game Fishing Clubhouse at Honokohau Harbor in Kailua-Kona. Scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by daughters, Kailee Anderson, Ember Anderson, Everdean Anderson and August Lee Anderson of Captain Cook; mother, Belinda Lee Anderson and stepfather, Norm Catton, of Captain Cook; brothers, Britt Anderson of Oregon, Casey Catton of Captain Cook, and Loke Anderson, Merlin Anderson and Doc Anderson of New Hampshire; sisters, Holly Anderson of Oregon and Kalina (Keoni) Llanes and Marika Anderson of Kona; maternal grandmother, Betty (John) Ash of Florida; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

John Baji, 84, of Keaau died Feb. 2 at home. Born in Honokaa, he was a retired construction worker and U.S. Army veteran. Graveside committal service noon Wednesday (March 14) at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 for Mr. Baji and his wife, Patricia Baji, who died Nov. 29, 2012. Casual attire. Survived by hanai son, John Branlund of Hilo; stepdaughters, Mary Madrigal of Mountain View and Deborah (Wilkie) Hayashida of Pahoa; stepsons, Timothy Creason and Jeffrey Creason of California, James (Danielle) Creason of Tucson, Ariz.; brother, Marshall Baji of Honolulu; sister, Cecilia Ogata of Hilo; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.