Leona Lynne Balucan Basque, 57, of Kealakekua died Dec. 19 at her family’s home. Born in Kealakekua, she was a dental assistant for Hawaii Family Dental, owner of Pure Kona Green Markets and travel agent with Gone Again Travel. Celebration of life 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at West Hawaii Community Health Center pavilion, 74-5214 Keanalehu Dr. in Kailua-Kona. Casual attire. Survived by husband, David Basque II of Kealakekua; son, Brian John (Kanoe) Balucan-Carvalho of Hilo; parents, John (Judy) Balucan of Kalaoa, Kona; brothers, Chucky (Angeline) Balucan of Hilo, Shane (Anne) Balucan of Kailua-Kona and Shannon (Pua) Balucan of Hilo; sisters, Jonelle (Desmond) Balucan of Kalaoa, Kona, and Shawn (Jamie) Kahoalii of Hilo; five grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ruby Acosta Javar, 79, of Pahala died Jan. 7, in Kansas. Born in San Nicolas, Pangasinan, Philippines, he was a retired utility operator for the former Pahala sugar plantation and member of Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Friday (Jan. 17) at Naalehu Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial at Naalehu County Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Amy Javar of Pahala; daughter, Saidalyn Javar (Noel) Deguzman of Philippines; son, Danmar Javar of Philippines; brothers, Reynaldo (Josephine) Javar of Naalehu and Leonardo Javar of Philippines; sisters, Letecia Javar (Rudolfo) Duran, Donna Javar (Arturo) Baluyot of California and Linda Javar-Meadows of Kansas; two grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lilia Malingdan Mendoza, 60, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 11 at home. Born in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, she was a housekeeper at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai and member of the Filipino Church. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 19) at Lanakila Congregational Church in Kainaliu. Service at 7 p.m. Graveside 9 a.m. Monday (Jan. 20) at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by husband, Menry Mendoza of Kailua-Kona; son, Charles (Mylene) Mendoza of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Ereneo Del Amen of London and Tomas (Irene Saladino) Malingdan of California; sisters, Vita (Natividad) Del Amen of London and Angie Malingdan of Kona; two grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lynda Marie Merrill, 67, of Pahoa died Dec. 20. Born in Covina, Calif., she was a cat fancier, Persian cat breeder, Navy wife and widow, and 1970 alumna of Sierra Vista High School in Baldwin Park, Calif. Private gathering with friends and prayer at the ocean and spreading of ashes with those of her cats. Survived by sisters, Gweneth Pryzbylo of Minden, Nev., and Karen Pinney of Roseville, Calif.; an aunt. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Henry Francis Shigeru Mundon, 66, of Volcano died Jan. 3 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Waipahu, Oahu he was employed by Wholesale Baking, Consolidated Theaters and Kamaaina Motors. Private services. Survived by sons, Jeffrey (Helen) Mundon of Seattle, Wesley (Shirleen Simons) Mundon of Hilo and Philip (Christine) Mundon of Kaneohe, Oahu; sisters, Arlene (Robert) Larson of Aiea, Oahu, and Janice (James) Martin of Honolulu; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mary E. Radosky, 69, of Captain Cook died Jan. 4 at home. Born in Memphis, Tenn., she was a bookkeeper for a insurance company, former secretary and telephone operator. No services. Survived by husband, Gary Radosky of Captain Cook. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Clesson Keichi Sako, 65, of Kurtistown died Jan. 2 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, he was a student at Easter Seals Keaau. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by mother, Kiyoko Sako of Kurtistown; brother, Kevin (Chris) Sako of Kurtistown; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.