John “Wes” Ilaban Jr., 62, of Keaau died Feb. 17. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired heavy equipment salesman, operator and mechanic. Celebration of life from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary-Hilo. For more information, call (808) 640-3884. Condolences may be sent to HC1 Box 5170, Keaau, HI 96749. Survived by wife, Debora Ilaban of Keaau; parents, John (Flora) Ilaban Sr. of Waimea; daughters, Shanon (Christopher) Borek of Missouri and Natalie Ilaban of Keaau; brothers, Harlan (Barbie) Ilaban Sr. of Honolulu and Robert Ilaban Sr. of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Gwen (Ray) Ilaban-Chaikin of Waimea, Allison Ilaban of Waimea and Charmayne (Conrad) Calderon of California; three grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
John “Wes” Ilaban Jr., 62, of Keaau died Feb. 17. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired heavy equipment salesman, operator and mechanic. Celebration of life from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary-Hilo. For more information, call (808) 640-3884. Condolences may be sent to HC1 Box 5170, Keaau, HI 96749. Survived by wife, Debora Ilaban of Keaau; parents, John (Flora) Ilaban Sr. of Waimea; daughters, Shanon (Christopher) Borek of Missouri and Natalie Ilaban of Keaau; brothers, Harlan (Barbie) Ilaban Sr. of Honolulu and Robert Ilaban Sr. of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Gwen (Ray) Ilaban-Chaikin of Waimea, Allison Ilaban of Waimea and Charmayne (Conrad) Calderon of California; three grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.