Felicidad “Fely” Alatan, 92, of Pepeekeo died Sept. 16 at home. Born in Pepeekeo, she was a homemaker and member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Michael Alatan of Honolulu, Gerald Alatan of Pepeekeo and David Alatan of Hilo; daughters, Laura Fontes, Nancy (Arnold) Areola of Keaau and Verna Alatan of Pepeekeo; son-in-law, Ellsworth Fontes of Hilo; daughter-in-law, Stephanie Clark of Hilo; sisters, Caridad Leyson and Flora Reyes of Pepeekeo; brother-in-law, Simfroso Comilang of Honolulu; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Emma Gliceria Ancheta Corpuz, 68, of Hilo died Sept. 11 at home. Born in La Union, Philippines, she was a nutrition aide for the state and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 8-10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Burial at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Survived by husband, Abelardo “Larry” Corpuz of Hilo; son, Clifford (Reynelyne) Corpuz of Hilo; daughter, Cherie L.C. (Danny) Patel of Hilo; brother, Leo (Nathy) Ancheta of Hilo; sister, Priscilla Evangelista of Hilo; three grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Gilbert “Beto” Gutierres, 64, of Kapaau died Sept. 12 at home. Born in Kohala, he was an equipment operator for the county Department of Public Works Highways Division and member of Kohala Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitation 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Kohala Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawi County Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Faye “Ilima” Gutierres of Kapaau; sons, Davin K. Gutierres of Honolulu, Blake M.K. Gutierres of Washington state and Dylan “Ahia” Gutierres of Kohala; brother, Kelvin (Pat) Gutierres of Kentucky; sisters, Cynthia (Eugene) Amar, Rosemary (Jeffrey) Yamamoto and Priscilla (Ralph) Galan of Kohala; sisters-in-law, Harriet Kuuipo (Stanley) Nakasone and Lucy Kaohu of Hilo, Patricia (Derrick) Niibu of Lanai and Eiko Kaohu of Kohala; three grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.