Obituaries for Feb. 18

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Atalberto N. Malon, 50, of Pahoa, died Jan. 30 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Chuuk, Micronesia, he was a landscaper for TNT Payroll Services in Kailua-Kona and a former police officer, chief clerk and councilman in Chuuk. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Sacred Hearts of Pahoa. Aloha attire. Survived by wife, Siana Puas of Pahoa; daughters, Eslyn Malon and Monesa Malon of Pahoa; brothers, Joan Malon and Wiliam Malon of Chuuk; sisters, Denia (Marcus) of Alaska and Diena (Ruben) of Pohnpei, Micronesia; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

Amy Barbara Evans, 63, of Hilo, died Feb. 15 at home. Born in Chicago, she was an artist and photographer. Celebration of life to be held June 20. Survived by husband, Curtis J. Malia; sons, Solomon (Lyndis) Farmer, Ossian (Brittany) Farmer and Wren Kealoha Evans; stepson, Christopher (Corryne) Malia; sister, Mary Arline Evans; brothers, Geoffrey (Linda) Evans, Christopher Evans; 13 grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Mary Emily “Marily” Gaylord, 67, of Hilo, formerly of Kailua, Oahu, died Feb. 7 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Racine, Wis., she was a retired licensed practical nurse. Visitation 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 25 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at noon. Casual attire. Survived by son, MacBrian (Denise) Gaylord of Mountain View; daughters, Roseann (Mark Putt) Gaylord of Hilo and Maureen (Marvin) Mattos Gaylord of Keaau; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

Arlette M. Hara, 57, of Kapaa, Kauai, formerly of Hilo, died Feb. 11 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Kauai. Born in Hilo, she was a cashier for Pono Market and Cost-U-Less on Kauai. Visitation 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Service at 4 p.m. Aloha attire. Survived by husband, Darrel S. Hara of Kapaa; sons, Denny Hara, Nathan Hara, Kevin Hara and Raylan Hara of Kapaa; mother, Toyono D. Ogomori of Hilo; brothers, Calvin (Kimi) Ogomori of Japan and Harvey (Janice) Ogomori of Oahu; sister Beryl (Roy) Hokama of Hilo; two grandchildren; numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

Mabel Horner, 94, of Hilo, died Feb. 15 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Center. Born in Holualoa, she was a homemaker. Services held. Survived by sons, Vernal (Ipo) Stevens of Honolulu and Herbert (Lynne) Horner of Oregon; daughters, Samantha (John) Sollo of California and Marian (Sunday) Mercelino of Waimea; brother, Julian (Rita) Gouveia of Holualoa; sister, Marjorie Decker of California; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

Marley Keauokapohinahina Makanani, 3, of Waimea, died Jan. 15, at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children in Honolulu. She was born in Las Vegas. Visitation 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Kahilu Town Hall in Waimea. Services at 11:30 a.m. Survived by father, Kinohi JJ Makanani of Nanakuli, Oahu; mother, Tasha Nihau-Lindsey of Waimea; sisters, Journey and Taimani Makanani of Waimea; paternal grandparents, Jessie Makanani and Mindy Mathias of Oahu; paternal great-grandparents, Frank Acasia Sr. and Romona Acasia, Hannah Nakea of Oahu, Hawaii; maternal grandparents, Clifford Ayau of Waimea, Phillip Nihau of Pepeekeo, Alex Espaniola and Betsy Lindsey of Las Vegas; numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.

Atalberto N. Malon, 50, of Pahoa, died Jan. 30 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Chuuk, Micronesia, he was a landscaper for TNT Payroll Services in Kailua-Kona and a former police officer, chief clerk and councilman in Chuuk. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Sacred Hearts of Pahoa. Aloha attire. Survived by wife, Siana Puas of Pahoa; daughters, Eslyn Malon and Monesa Malon of Pahoa; brothers, Joan Malon and Wiliam Malon of Chuuk; sisters, Denia (Marcus) of Alaska and Diena (Ruben) of Pohnpei, Micronesia; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.