Josephine “Aunty J” Yolanda Hulihee Alapai, 86, of Milolii and Kailua-Kona, died April 25 at home. Born in Hianalole, she was a retired attendant for King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, homemaker and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitation and all-night vigil, Thursday, May 5, at her home, 74-5157 Puuolokaa Place, Kailua-Kona. Visitation again 8-10 a.m. Friday, May 6, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kona Stake Center in Kailua-Kona. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Luncheon and fellowship at the church’s cultural hall. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by sons, Robert (Sharon) Alapai of Hilo, James (Trina) Alapai, Patrick (Lovelyn) Alapai and Hiram (Corina) Alapai, of Kalaoa, Kona, Joseph Alapai and Derrick (Megan) Alapai of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Maile (Bruce) Goold of Las Vegas, Cindy (David) Kaulia and Seraphine Kaulia-Alapai Salazar of Kailua-Kona, Cynthia (Pancho) Johnson of Milolii, Nani (Isaac) Hoohuli of Kealia; brother, Kazuo Fukumitsu of Lanihau; 45 grandchildren and 62 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Josephine “Aunty J” Yolanda Hulihee Alapai, 86, of Milolii and Kailua-Kona, died April 25 at home. Born in Hianalole, she was a retired attendant for King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, homemaker and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitation and all-night vigil, Thursday, May 5, at her home, 74-5157 Puuolokaa Place, Kailua-Kona. Visitation again 8-10 a.m. Friday, May 6, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kona Stake Center in Kailua-Kona. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Luncheon and fellowship at the church’s cultural hall. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by sons, Robert (Sharon) Alapai of Hilo, James (Trina) Alapai, Patrick (Lovelyn) Alapai and Hiram (Corina) Alapai, of Kalaoa, Kona, Joseph Alapai and Derrick (Megan) Alapai of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Maile (Bruce) Goold of Las Vegas, Cindy (David) Kaulia and Seraphine Kaulia-Alapai Salazar of Kailua-Kona, Cynthia (Pancho) Johnson of Milolii, Nani (Isaac) Hoohuli of Kealia; brother, Kazuo Fukumitsu of Lanihau; 45 grandchildren and 62 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Anthony Pacheco Benevides, 93, of Hilo died April 13 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired mechanic for the former Hilo Coast Processing and Mauna Kea Sugar companies, U.S. Army and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation again 8:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, May 6, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Burial at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Survived by sons, Sonny (Geneva) Haleamau and Patrick Haleamau of Hilo; hanai sons, Anthony (Coleen) Haleamau and Kaohe (Jaylyn) Haleamau of Hilo; sister, Fanny (Richard Sr.) Gouveia of Kailua-Kona; sisters-in-law, Marie Benevides and Rosita Benevides of Hilo; brother-in-law, Ben Shon of Hilo; eight grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nephews, nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Winifred Pele Hanoa, 92, of Waiohinu died April 6 at home. Born in Punaluu, she was a retired practical nurse for the former Hilo Hospital, one of the first kupuna consultants for the Hawaii Burial Council, director emeritus for Hui Malama Ola Na Oiwi, co-founder and president of Punaluu Preservation and Ka‘u preservation societies, lifetime member of Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘u, member of Hoku Loa Henry Opukahaia Congregational Chapel of Punaluu and served as a kupuna and Hawaiian cultural advisor to numerous public and private educational entities and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Her honors include the Governor’s Kilohana Award, Aha Kupuna Award, Papa Ola Lokahi 14th Annual Health Award and was Hawaii County Outstanding Older American nominee for community work and ecological and environmental preservation. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by sons, Ralph Palikapu (Lori) Dedman of Hilo and Pernell E. (Sophia) Hanoa Sr. of Pahala; daughters, Georgia P. Dods of Waiohinu and Elsa K. Dedman of Naalehu; brother, Peter P. (Doris) Bangay of Honolulu; sister, Elizabeth K. Bell of Honolulu; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Joseph Kaua, 71, of Hilo died March 28 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired heavy equipment operator and pastor for The Pillar of the Church of the Living God. Visitation 8:30-10 a.m. Thursday, May 5, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima section. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Mabel “Ilima” Kaua; sons, Joey (Peggy) Kaua, Joray (Hershey) Kaua, Shane Kaua and John Kaua; daughters, Elizabeth Ann (Rodney) Kaua-Sakamoto, Merle (Sidney) Liborio and Tammy (Shandon) Kaua-Toguchi; stepsons, Guy (Marvi) Ching and Delbert Ching; stepdaughter, Cheryl Ann Ching; brother, Arthur (Karen) Kaua; sister, Patricia Makekau; 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one aunt. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Olimpia Maltezo Martinez, 87, of Pahala died April 13 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Linomot, Jones, Isabela, the Philippines, she was a retired factory worker for the former Ka‘u Agribusiness Co. and member of Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Burial to follow at church cemetery. Survived by husband, Federico “Vicente” Agruda Martinez of Pahala; sons, Vicente Maltezo (Venice Medrano) Martinez Jr. of Hilo and Danilo Maltezo Martinez of Okinawa, Japan; daughters, Iluminda Martinez (Albert) Domingo of Captain Cook and Amalia Maltezo Martinez of Hilo; brother, Antonio (Arlene) Maltezo of Pahala; son-in-law, Randy Saldua of Hilo; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Teddy Maltezo Martinez, 60, of Pahala died April 8 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Lubnac Vintar, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines, he was a hotel dishwasher on Maui. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at Pahala Rosary Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire; flowers welcomed. Urn burial at church cemetery. Survived by father, Federico “Vicente” Agruda Martinez of Pahala; brothers, Vicente Maltezo (Venice Medrano) Martinez Jr. of Hilo and Danilo Maltezo Martinez of Okinawa, Japan; sisters, Iluminda Martinez (Albert) Domingo of Captain Cook and Amalia Maltezo Martinez of Hilo; brother-in-law, Randy Saldua of Hilo; five nieces and five nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Stanley Masanaga Otake Sr., 74, of Hawi, died April 25 at home. Born in Kahuku, Oahu, he was a ceramic tile setter foreman and member of Masons Union Local 630 and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kohala. Funeral service 11:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawi County Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Survived by wife, Ida Otake of Hawi; son, Stanley (Luisa) Otake Jr., of Oregon; daughters, Ingeborg Yurie Akina of Ewa Beach, Oahu, Rebekah (Canton) Soifua of Utah, Ellise (Stanton) Loo of Waimea, Dardenellas (Nicholas) Alaimo of Mililani, Oahu, and Helene Otake of California; hanai daughter, Eilee (Rod) Perreira of Waikoloa; brothers, Robert (Patricia) Otake and David Otake of Honolulu, Richard (Susan) Otake of Idaho, James Asari of Kailua, Oahu; sisters, Eleanore Otake of Mililani, Elaine Vervisch of Wahiawa, Oahu, and Mildred (George) Cabrey of California; 21 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Larry Lazada Toribio, 59, of Papaikou died April 19 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Rizal, the Philippines, he was a retired parts manager for Sunshine Helicopters and U.S. Army veteran. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, May 6, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Survived by stepmother, Pauline Toribio of Oahu; an uncle, an aunt, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.