Christian Robert Georges Pearson, 75, of Keaau, formerly of California, died May 21 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Belgium, he was a retired computer technology professional, U.S. Air Force Vietnam War veteran, former host of Calvary Chapel Hilo’s “Worship Cafe” on the church’s KIHL-FM and bible study host who loved gardening, music and writing in California for many decades, retired from his profession as a computer technology expert and moved to Hawaii in 2004. He fell in love with the land and kept busy at gardening, and music and writing. Interment service noon Friday, July 8 at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 pavilion in Hilo. Memorial celebration 11 a.m. Saturday, July 9, at Calvary Chapel Hilo. Memorial celebration in California at a later date for mainland family and friends. Survived by wife, Dr. Stephanie McCurdy-Pearson of Keaau; sister, Chantal (Larry) Hathman-Hearon of Texas; brother, Milton Pittman of Carson, Calif.; daughters, Monique (Greg) Butler of San Diego, Rashan Pearson of Humboldt, Calif., and Jeanine Pearson of Kent, Wash.; eight grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
LeeMarvin U. Ugalde Sr., 61, of Hilo died May 25 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Ninole, he was a retired Signature Flight Support station manager at Hilo International Airport and coach for Teddy’s Angels and RSH Rascals. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday, July 9, at Pepeekeo Community Center. Survived by wife, Rhonda Sabate-Ugalde of Hilo; sons, LeeMarvin (Paticia) Ugalde Jr. of Hilo and Royce (Jessie) Ugalde of Las Vegas; hanai son, Shelby (Jane) Casem of Hawaiian Paradise Park; brothers, Perry Ugalde of Washington, Ernest (Anna) Ugalde and Royden Sabate of Pepeekeo, Valentino Ugalde of Kona, Ryan (Florence) Sabate of Kaumana; sisters, Jodie Keenan (Sidney) Batin of Honomu, Shelly (Neal) Valentine of Puna and Megan Piliwale Ugalde of Oahu; three grandsons; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.