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.
Amado Expression Barcena Sr., 91, of Keaau died April 4 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pangasinan, Philippines, he was a retired papaya packer, U.S. Army Philippine Scouts veteran and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Thursday (April 26) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Burial at noon at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Survived by sons, Jaime Barcena, Samuel (Wilma) Barcena, Amado (Alona) Barcena Jr. and Winston (Gernalyn) Barcena of Keaau; daughters, Tita Barcena, Juliet (Leonardo) Bergonia and Wennie (Ruben) Garlitos of Keaau; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Terry Ann Baxter, 68, of Honokaa died May 15, 2017, at home. Born in El Centro, Calif., she was a retired social worker, member of Lions International, costume designer, traveler and ballroom dancer. Private service held. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Survived by son, Jeremy (Lai Chow) Marcott of Singapore; sister, Ina (Bob) Ralston of Honokaa; brothers, Derbie (Barbara) Baxter of Alaska and Richie (Sue) Baxter of California; a granddaughter. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Laurdis P. Erece, 89, of Pahala died April 5 at Ka‘u Hospital. Born Wahiawa, Oahu, she was a retired hand harvester for the former Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut farm, homemaker and member of Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday (April 28) at Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Burial to follow at Pahala Catholic Cemetery. Survived by sons, Peter (Fely) Erece of Arizona, Rudy (Evan) Erece of Keaau and Moises (Helena) Erece of Volcano; daughters, Carlina (Nasario) Villahermosa, Fely (Melchor) Fernandez, Teresita (Joseph) Arce and Josefina (Dayten) Erece of Pahala, Guadalupe (Mamerto Jr.) Blanco of Naalehu and Mary Jane (Kent) Eger of Arizona; brother, Leon (Segundina) Penera of Pahala; sisters, Loring Villahermosa of Chicago and Lilia (Agapito) Villahermos of Philippines; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Leroy Herman Gomes, 56, of Pahoa died April 11 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a school bus driver for Roberts Hawaii and Laupahoehoe Transportation. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (April 28) at Ballard Family Mortuary Hilo. Service at 10 a.m. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by wife, Porona K.K. Gomes; daughters, Antonette “Tita” Charles and Shayli K. Charles; sons, Cheyenne Charles and Anthony Charles; brothers, Edward (Donna Haunani Ermitano) Gomes III, Donald (Jennifer) Gomes, Vernon Gomes and Lewellyn Gomes; sisters, Kathleen Gomes, Darlene (Emilio) Villanueva and Monica (Marcus Sr.) Gouveia; six grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Reiko Ito, 89, of Hilo died March 31 in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, she was an office clerk for the former Excelsior Dairy and member of Hilo Meishoin. Visitation 2-3 p.m. Saturday (April 28) at Hilo Meishoin Temple. Service at 3 p.m. No koden (monetary gifts). Survived by son, Gordon (Joy) Ito of Honolulu; daughters, Charlotte (Steven) Ito-Reynolds of West Virginia and Lori (Kyle) Ito-Chock of Hilo; sister Aiko Nakamura of Honolulu; two grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
