Clifford Wallace Denis Sr., 72, of Kalaoa, Kona died March 21 at Pali Momi Medical Center in Aiea, Oahu. Born in Kealakekua, he was the owner of Wally’s Hauling, a truck driver for Isemoto Contracting Co. and U.S. Army veteran. Graveside service 9 a.m. Wednesday (April 13) at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by companion, Vivian Nahakuelua of Kalaoa; daughter, Sherry Ann Denis, of Kalaoa; sons, Clifford Denis Jr. of Holualoa, Darren Denis of Napoopoo and Chad Denis of Kalaoa; brother, Ronald (Momi) Denis of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Charlotte (Clive) Izuno of Honalo, Corrine Mahi and Jennie Denis of Anchorage, Alaska, Moani (Mike) Denis-McRight of Honaunau; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Jane Hisae Horiuchi, 74, of Keaau died March 11. Born in Kurtistown, she was a self-employed horticulturist and member of Hilo Higashi Hongwanji. Her later-found passions include drawing and painting, line dancing, ukulele band and dancing hula with Halau Na Wahine a na Kane Punahele o ka Pu‘uwai. Private service held. Survived by husband; three children and five grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Raeann “Annie” Kamakawiwoole, 34, of Paauilo, died March 24 at Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday (April 16) at Paauilo Hongwanji. Celebration of life service at 10 a.m. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Casual attire; flowers and lei welcome. Survived by husband, Troy Kamakawiwoole of Paauilo; daughters, Raesha Kamakawiwoole and Rya Kamakawiwoole of Paauilo; sons, Ryler Kamakawiwoole, Tyren Kamakawiwoole and Troy Kamakawiwoole Jr. of Paauilo; mother, Dortine Bailado of Paauilo; sisters, Rena Bailado and Rexann (Alinter) Keju of Paauilo; brothers, Rocky (Valene) Bailado and Raymond (Karena) Bailado of Paauilo, Rolan (Ermalyn) Bailado of Las Vegas; hanai parents, DonnaMae (Mark) Mangauil of Paauilo; hanai brother, Makoboy Mangauil of Paauilo; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Clarence Clayton “Clay” Mendonca, 85, of Hilo died March 18 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired Hawaii County poice officer, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a director of Hilo Bowling Association. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Patricia Ann M.L. Mendonca of Hilo; daughters, Nadine (Emerson) Akiona of Molokai and Cheryl (Leo) Mendonca-Abellera of Hilo; brothers, Jerry (Iris) Nascimento of Puerto Rico and W. Thomas (Donna) Foster of Hilo; sister, “CJ” (Ken) Kodani of Kurtistown; four granddaughters and 13 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Martin Molina, 67 of Hilo died March 23. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Lucia “Lucy” Milagros Lagadon Olivera, 77, of Mountain View died March 10 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines and raised in Ookala, she was a retired nursery worker, formerly employed by Winning Orchids, Anthuriums of Hawaii and West Coast Nursery, and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday (April 16) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Graveside committal service to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Ralph Olivera of Mountain View; sons, Mark (Renee) Olivera Sr. and Byron Olivera of Mountain View; daughter, Consuela “Connie” Olivera of Mountain View; brother, Abraham Lagadon of Pahoa; eight grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and brothers/sisters-in-law. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Julia Tilden, 59, of Hawaii Island died April 3. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.