Obituaries for February 4

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Isabelle “Aunty Aloha” Keahi Konanui Gonzales, 72, of Hilo died Dec. 30 at The Queens Medical Center. Born in Honokaa, she was a homemaker. Walk-through visitation 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, on Coconut Island. Face masks and social distancing required. No refreshments will be served. Loose flowers and lei welcome. Virtual memorial service at 11 a.m.; livestream via Zoom (meeting ID: 819 9900 2861, password: gtkl3w). Survived by daughters, Georgieann (Corey) Matsu of Hilo and Lisa (Eddie Walker) Yagong of South Dakota; hanai daughter, Cherylann Keahi (Ferdinand Vallente) Makio of Honokaa; brother, William (Alethea) Konanui of Puna; sister, Myra Auna of Honokaa; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, four hanai grandchildren and four hanai great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Christopher Douglas Hill, 39, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 23 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Minnesota, he was a journeyman carpenter. Services at a later date. Survived by daughter, Aaliyah Hill of Roseville, Calif.; son, Drake Hill of Roseville; brothers, Nicholas (Tabitha) Hill and Brian (Thanyaporn) Hill of Wahiawa, Oahu; a niece and three nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Alida “Jackie” Jacqueline Martin, 70, of Ninole died Jan. 26 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired cafeteria manager at Laupahoehoe school. Private services. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries. Survived by companion, Edwin Pavao of Ninole; son, Michael Martin of Lahaina, Maui; daughters, Michelle (Jered) Santos of Kahului, Maui, and Jaclyn (Brandon) Mathias of Waikapu, Maui; brother, Alfred Lee Jr. of Pahoa; sister, Clara Lee of Hilo; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Lillian Marie Rodrigues, 95, of Puyallup, Wash., formerly of the Big Island, died Jan.12 at Rainier Rehabilitation Nursing Home Long Term Care Facility. Born in Honomu, she was a homemaker and former member of the New Hope Fellowship and member of the Kohala Puerto Rican Social Club. Private services held. Survived by sons, Ray (Barbara) Filkins of Papaikou and Dennis (Linda) Eblacas of Keaau; daughter, Orlana (Cyrus) Long of Pahoa; sisters-in-law, Trina Borales and Joan Borales of California; brothers-in-law, Albert Tooley of Chicago and Doyce Cotton of Florida; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Judy Ann Santos, 65, of Honomu died Jan. 2 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Private services. Survived by son, Shane A. Santos of Honomu; sisters, Annette M. Santos and Tina Lynn Santos of Honomu; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.