Mary Louise Butler, 92, of Waimea died March 13 at home. Born in Sacramento, Calif., she was a retired executive manager for AT&T. Private services in California. Survived by sons, James (Judith) McManus of Kailua-Kona and Greg (Vicki) McManus of Puako; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Cynthia “Cindy” Mae Dias, 66, of Kailua-Kona died April 18 at home. Born in Honokaa, she was a retired account clerk for Kona Community Hospital and co-owner of E-C Tarps. Celebration of life at a later date; information updates will be posted on the Facebook page of Cindy Quanan Dias. Survived by husband, Eric Dias of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Melissa (Michael) Hoff of California, Darlene (BJ) Freitas Sr. of Kailua-Kona and Layna (Gideon Nakoa) Dias of Kealakekua; brother, Arsenio (Ann) Quanan Jr. of Waimea; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Robert “Rebel” Drummond, 69, of Ocean View died Jan. 11 in Ocean View. Born in Chamblee, Ga., he worked for Atlantic Steel, was a classic car enthusiast and co-founder of the Hillbilly Car Club. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by companion, Joyce Roberts of Ocean View; daughter, Marion Caldwell of Rome, Ga.; hanai family. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Frances “Kalei” Kaleipua Kaukini-Austria, 87, of Hilo died April 3 at a private care home in Mountain View. Born in Papa, South Kona, she was a retired medical technologist from Hilo Medical Center and alumna of St. Joseph School in Hilo and St. Theresa College in Minnesota. Private services held. Survived by stepson, Wendell Austria of Kalapana; sisters, Ella Tirado of Hilo and Constance Hao of Oahu; an aunt, an uncle; nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Elaine “Enga” Wainani Lorenzo, 56, of Honokaa died April 21 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honokaa, she was a licensed practical nurse, Personal Assistance/Habilitation Program service worker for Arc of Kona; housekeeper for Mauna Kea Beach and Mauna Lani Resort hotels and entrepreneur in several businesses. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at Salvation Army Corps Chapel in Honokaa. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by partner, Christopher Leimbach of Ocean View; sons, Dustin (Helena) Lorenzo Hoover, Danison Lorenzo Hoover and Dillon (Kela) Lorenzo Hoover of Honokaa; daughters, Shawntay (Kevin) Frankfather of Bradner, Ohio and Sheyenne (Kyree) Lorenzo Hoover of Honokaa; mother, Pansy (Raymond) Kawabata of Honokaa; father of children, Dondale Hoover of Ninole; brothers, Lawrence (Henny) Lorenzo and Samson Lorenzo of Hoonokaa; sister DeeDee (Thomas) Pahio of Honokaa; grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ludloff William Oliveira, 91, of Kurtistown died April 12 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired groundskeeper for the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hawaii Community College and a devoted Catholic. Private services. Survived by family members. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Robert Maneley Pestano Jr., 78, of Hilo died April 12 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pahala, he was a retired plant maintenance worker for Calavo Growers, member of Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church and U.S. Army veteran. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday (May 3) at Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church Hall. Mass at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire; face masks required by church. Committal service to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Survived by wife, Colleen Pestano of Hilo; son, Daniel Pestano of Hilo; stepson, Ryan Tabajunda of Hilo; stepdaughter, Rochelle (Michael) Heidenfeldt of Mountain View; sisters, Angeline (Raymond) Moniz and Aileen (Robert) Mattos of Hilo, MaryLou Apo of Waiohinu; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
