Clarence Vance Arnold Jr., 68, of Mountain View died Feb. 28 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a journeyman carpenter for the former Hilo Coast plantation and member of Nunu Pidgeon Club, Arnold’s Poker Room and AA Maintenance. Celebration of life at a later date; family and friends will be notified. Survived by wife, Darlene Bernadette Arnold; sons, Cala (Keleka) Arnold, Chase Arnold, John Arnold and Bryson Oliveira Arnold; daughters, Lisa (Melvin) Cadaoas and Jennie (Herbie) Gomes; brothers, Mark (KC) Arnold and Patrick (Michelle) Arnold; sisters, Vivian Fujihara, Carla Cottrell, Dale Pfeifer, Carol Gonsalves, Suzie Thalheimer, Judy Soares, Cindy Durrett and Bernadine Jones; nine grandchildren; cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Douglas Michael Brandenburg, 70, of Naalehu, died Feb. 11 at home. He was a respiratory therapist. Private services at a later date. No flowers; memorial donations to Aloha Ilio Animal Rescue. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by brother, Robert Brandenburg Jr. of Troy, Ohio; three nieces, a grandniece and grandnephew. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Cesaria Gordo Cacho, 88, of Hilo died March 1 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Asingan, Pangasinan, Philippines, she was a homemaker and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 10 a.m.-noon Thursday (March 10) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at noon. Burial 1:30 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Casimiro Cacho of Hilo; sons, Nestor (Emma) Cacho and Rey (Pilar) Cacho of Hilo; daughters, Lorna (Victor) Sales and Elena (Joey) Mungcal of California, Emi Cacho of Waimea, Gilda (Takashi) Chinen of Hilo; sister, Anang Pio of Philippines; brothers-in-law, Leo (Adele) Cacho of Hilo, Pedro (Ruth) Cacho Sr. of Papaaloa; sister-in-law, Rose Ramos of Hilo; 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Frank (Francois) C. L’Orange, 80, of Hilo died Feb. 17 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Illinois, he was a retired real estate broker and former priest. Private services. Survived by hanai sister, Barbara (Jack Acree) Bell of Puako; stepdaughters, Megan Miklovis of Northbrook, Ill., Polly McGuire of Chicago, Tara Riley of Arlington Heights, Ill., Regina Cartright of Evanston, Ill., and Kristin Leonard of Antioch, Ill.; stepson, Greg Riley of Antioch; 13 grandchildren and a great-grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Doreen Maria McMillen, 69, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 9 in Kealakekua. She was born in Hayward, Calif. Memorial service held at Grace Church; inurnment to take place at Kona Memorial Park in April 2022. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by son, Rick (Heather) Henson; and McMillen sisters, Lori, Cathy and Jackie. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Lori Catherine Mikkelson, 69, of Papaaloa, formerly of Washington state, died Feb. 10 at home. Born in Mesa, Ariz., she was a draftsperson. Celebration of life will at a later date. Survived by husband, Jerry; children, James LaPoint, Kitty Ann Zara and Bethany Morrison; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Wayne Makua Pine, 76, of Honokaa died Jan. 31 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Kukuihaele, he was a heavy equipment operator for the former Hamakua Sugar Co., security officer for Safeguard Services and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Honokaa Ward. Celebration of His life 1 p.m. Saturday (Mar. 12) at 45-3323 Ohai St., Honokaa. Face masks and social distancing required. Survived by companions, Norma Keliikipi of Honokaa and Cynthia Lewi of Waimea; sons, Evan (Ipo) Pine and Vernon Pine of Honokaa; daughter, Sharilynn Pine of Honokaa; brothers and sisters; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.