Janet Velez Branco, 101, of Paauilo died Aug. 7 at home. Born in Halawa, North Kohala, she was a homemaker. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 10) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery, Section J. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by son, Walter Branco of Paauilo; daughter, Eileen Elisary of Kaneohe, Oahu; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Nelson Ventura Clemente, 65, of Orchidland died Aug. 11 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in 50 Buttong, Laoag City, Philippines, he was a farmer. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 10) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 5 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by spouse, Maricel Aguinaldo; children, Gladys (Nicholas) Siepker, Giovanni (Lina Sacayanan) Clemente, Regie Clemente, Ceazar (Maria) Clemente, Ciara Clemente and Marinel Clemente; three siblings; three grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Amparo Bayani Espejo, 78, of Moreno Valley, Calif., died July 10 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in the Philippines, she was a stockbroker in the Philippines, editor for Starcreast Inc., owned a catering business and a member of St. Christopher Church of Moreno Valley. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 7) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursday (Sept. 8) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Committal services for both Amparo Espejo and her husband, Jerry Alnas Espejo, who in 1994 in California 11 a.m. at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by son, Jeffrey Espejo of Keaau; sisters-in-law, Norma (Pedro) Dela Rosa, Laudy (Nestor) Cabalce and Nora Estantino of Keaau, Clarita Malavi, Esen Gomes, Charito Bayani and Josephine Bayani of the Philippines; brothers-in-law, Roger (Rose) Espejo of Laupahoehoe and Jessie (Briana) Espejo of Sacramento, Calif.; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Fredaann Kaiwaonalani Halualani, 60, of Hilo died Aug. 11 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a former bakery manager for Sack N Save Puainako and a former shift manager for Jack in the Box. Services on Saturday (Sept. 10. For info, text (808) 300-2200 or email halualani2022@gmail.com. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Survived by son, Jeremy Jitchaku of Hilo; daughters, Jaylynn (Kai) Jitchaku of Colorado and Jade Cockett of Honolulu; brother, Richard (Katy) Halualani of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Fredannette (Francisco, Sr.) Leanio of Kailua-Kona, Caroline (Jack, Sr.) Casuga of Milolii, Lisa (Kevin) Kahakua of Kailua-Kona and Coreen (Christopher) Roddie of Washington; two grandchildren; an aunt; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Paula Marie (Scanlon) Moniz, 72, of Mountain View died June 7 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Canton, Ohio, she was an equipment operator for the state Highways Division and member of Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Memorial services 9:30 a.m. Friday (Sept. 9) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Lunch to follow at Hilo Woman’s Club. Visitation 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday (Sept. 16) at St. Ann Catholic Church in Kaneohe, Oahu. Mass at 11:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park in Kaneohe, Oahu. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by children, Richard (Juliet) Moniz, Paul Moniz, Tina Moniz Smithe, Lia (Tony) Samson, Ginny Moniz, Christy Casavilla, and Kekoa (Malia) Crowell; sisters, Sheila (Roderick) Akui and Anita (George) Moniz; 24 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Margo Ku’ulei Ozaki Noah, 71, of Hilo died Aug. 29 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was retired from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands East Hawaii and worked for Grayline Hilo. Private Services held No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by husband, Steven Naone Noah of Hilo; son, Steven Naone Noah, Jr. of Hilo; stepson, Richard (Shawntay) Yasuda of Honolulu; sisters, Lucia Stewart, Eldena (Keith) Kuroiwa and Nina (Don) Segawa of Hilo; brother, Hinano (Alberta) Matsu Jr. of Hilo; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
