Obituaries for October 3

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Jonathan Bondaug, 49, of Pearl City, Oahu, formerly of Hawaiian Beaches, died July 22 at Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu. Memorial service 10 a.m. Tuesday (Oct. 9) at Haili Tent in Panaewa. Survived by sons, Jordan Bondaug, Jacob Bondaug and Jonathan Bondaug of Washington, Justin and Jaiden Bondaug of California; daughter, Sidney Bondaug, of Washington; sisters, Annette Bondaug of Hilo, Jennifer Taliauli of Pahoa, Carol Bondaug and Teddy Bondaug of Maili, Oahu, Judy Bondaug of Pahoa. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services.

John Bondaug, 57, of Pearl City, Oahu, formerly of Hawaiian Beaches, died July 16 at Pali Momi Medical Center in Aiea, Oahu. He was a husband, father, grandfather and brother. Memorial service 10 a.m. Tuesday (Oct. 9) at Haili Tent in Panaewa. Survived by wife, Sheri Baker; children, Sherick (Ala) Wong, Jesica Kaai, Brandee Blanchard, Shayn (I‘i) Bondaug and Jericka Bondaug; siblings, Annette Bondaug of Hilo, Jennifer Taliauli of Pahoa, Carol Bondaug and Teddy Bondaug of Maili, Oahu, Judy Bondaug of Pahoa; a granddaughter. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services.

Dale Marie Cordeiro, 62, of Volcano died Sept. 12 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was an assistant manager for Ross. Survived by husband, Richard Cordeiro Jr. of Volcano; son, Richard A Cordeiro; daughter, Misty D. (Jason) Ambrosio; brothers, Roy Soares and Sonny Soares; sisters, Marlene Preist and Laurie Soares; three grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Fernando Horace Garcia, 63, of Mountain View died Sept. 15 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a musician and entertainer with New Hope Christian Fellowship, Glad Tidings Church, Kingdom Culture, Word of God and various establishments. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at New Hope Christian Fellowship, 840 Kupulau Road in Hilo. Service at 11 a.m. No flowers. Survived by wife, Corinne Ann Garcia of Mountain View; son, Fernando H. (Jessica) Garcia Jr. of Hilo; daughter, Alicia L. (Dennis) Kamehaiku of Hilo; brothers, Albert (Sara) Garcia, Robert (Aileen) Garcia and Anthony Dominguez of Honolulu; sister, Marina (Richard Ching) Dominguez of Honolulu; 10 grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

John Nihipali Jr., 74, of Keaau died Aug. 28 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a journeyman roofer, auto mechanic and horse trainer. Celebration of life 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Puhi Bay in Keaukaha. Service 10 a.m.–noon. Survived by wife, Deidre “Deedee” M.K. Nihipali of Keaau; sons, Chad Salanoa of Utah, John Alika Nihipali and Curtiss (Zoe) Nihipali of Hilo; daughters, Sherraine “Kaui” (Guy) Nihipali-Sesson of Pahala, Marnette “Puninani” Nihipali of Honolulu, Antoinette “Kanoe” (Chad) Nihipali of Puna and Donalyn “Tootsie” (Quecannon) Nihipali of Mountain View; sisters, Betty Jane Akina of Mountain View, Rhoda Shores of California, Elijoe Kaahu, Mercy Kaahu-Kaleo and Karen Kaahu of Honolulu; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.