Gregorio E. Failano, 72, of Keaau died March 19 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in the Philippines, he was a retired postal worker with a master’s degree from University of Hawaii in political science, U.S. Army veteran and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Graveside service and burial noon Tuesday (April 3) at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Vernon (Kathy) Failano of Oakland, Calif., and Alexander Failano of San Diego; daughters, Jennifer (Nihad) Alibegovic of San Diego, Lorelei (Patrick) Eloriaga of Denver and Ginger Failano of Keaau; nine grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Elihu Hinchliffe, 43, of Honokaa died March 20. Born in Redwood City, Calif., he was a chef and world traveler. Services held. Survived by mother, Carol Lambert-Drew; father, George Lambert; sons, Nevan Robertson, Cheveyo Robertson, Ezra Robertson, Levi Hinchliffe and Zion Hinchliffe; brothers, Gabriel Lambert, Raymond Lambert, Daniel Lambert and Quincy Lambert; sister, Tammi Melling; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Violet Len Oe Lee, 94, of Kapaau died March 3 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kapaau, she was a practical nurse at Kohala Hospital and member of Kalahikiola Congregational Church. Services held. Survived by brothers, Robert (Ching Sun) Lee of Volcano and Joe Lee of Hilo; sisters, Daisy Mak Wai of Hong Kong, Nancy Van Cleave of Kurtistown and Loretta Lee of Kapaau. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Connie Rae Praast, 67, of Hilo died March 15. She was born in California. Private services held. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by sons, Jason Matthew Praast and Justin Bradley Praast; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
The late Duane “Sonny” Anthony Breithaupt is survived by, among others, brother Blaine (Cristina) Navarro of Naalehu. Incomplete information was submitted for an obituary published Tuesday.