Jay N. Ishimoto, 87, of Hilo died April 7 at home. Born in Waialua, Oahu, he was a retired teacher at Hilo Intermediate School, retired member of Hawaii State Teacher’s Association, photographer for the Lyman Museum and founding member of the former Big Island Film Club. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Maureen Ishimoto of Hilo; sons, Guy K. (Rosemary) Ishimoto of Roswell, Ga., And Dean H. (Shelley) Ishimoto of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Mabel Ishimoto and Sheila Black of Honolulu; brother-in-law, George Ueda of Hilo; a granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Robert “Bear” Amar Barrilleaux, 84, of Hilo died Feb. 25 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Franklin, La., he was the owner of Bear’s Automotive Inc. in Hilo. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Sunday (April 28) at Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Luau Hale, 799 Piilani St. in Hilo. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Jesusa Barrilleaux; sons, Blake (Tracy) Barrilleaux and Noel (Coral) Barrilleaux; daughter, Tressa (Ginger) Cherry; hanai daughters, Kapua (Kawika) Abreu and Riza Mae Rabanzo; hanai son, Christian Rabanzo; sister, Janet Barrilleaux Davis; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Gary Aganus, 91, of Papaaloa died Feb. 1 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Paauhau, he was a retired plantation field manager for the former Hamakua Sugar, worked for the former Paauhau Sugar and the county Planning Department, served on the Liquor Commission, played and coached baseball from youth to makule, diver/fisherman and gardener. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (April 27) at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Celebration of Life Mass at 10 a.m. Urn burial to follow at Honokaa Catholic Cemetery. Survived by daughter, Garolyn Akiona; son, Stacy Aganus; sister, Charlene (Michael) Sohriakoff; sisters-in-law, Jane Aganus, Caroline Hart and Kazue Hart; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Larry Castaneda, 74, of Honokaa died March 12 at home. Born in Honokaa, he was a steward at Hilton Waikoloa Village, courtesy driver for Meridian HRT and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Survived by brother, Michael (Karen) Castaneda of Wilburton, Okla.; father-in-law, Bernard (Patsy Sabarre) Labasan of Kealakekua; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Blaine “Boding” Aribal, 98, of Honokaa died April 9 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua in Honokaa. Born in Catmon, Cebu, Philippines, she was a husker/roaster for Hawaiian Holiday Mac Nuts, member of Hamakua Visayan Club, self-employed streamstress and Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua and R.S.V.P. volunteer. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Friday, April 26, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Honokaa Catholic Church Cemetery. Casual/aloha attire; flowers/lei welcome. Survived by sons, Sundie (Debra) Aribal of Waimea and Ivan (Grace) Aribal of Honolulu; sisters, Naucisa Colinares Majaducon of Iligan, Mindanao, Philippines and Zenaida Toledo of Ozamiz, Mindanao, Philippines; 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.