Paul Antonio Jr., 84, of Kapaau died Jan. 11 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Kohala, he was a retired manager for Hertz Rent A Car, retired laundry worker for the former Royal Waikoloan, truck driver for the former Kohala Sugar Co., member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kohala Ward, and U.S. Army veteran and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 4) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kohala Ward. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawi County Cemetery. Casual or aloha attire. Survived by children, Paul (Cindy) Antonio III , Michelle Omalley and Shane Kalani Chesebro Antonio of Kohala; brothers, Roy (Nancy) Antonio of Kohala and Rudy (Rose Mary) Antonio of Honolulu; sister-in-law, Lucy Antonio of Honolulu; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Nathan Richard Branchik, 54, of Pahoa died Dec. 17 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Cleveland, he was a drywall installer, graduated from Churchill High School in Eugene, Ore. and attended Oregon State University. Private services held. Survived by daughter, Kalena (Titus) Schudel-Branchik of Keaau; father, Richard Branchik of Oregon; mother, Barbara Houghton of Washington; brother, Adam Branchik of Oregon; stepdaughter, Jessica Deyoe of Hilo; two grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Edward Joseph Brunner, 65, of Holualoa died Jan. 14 at home. Born in Cleveland, he was the owner of Sunset Traders and member of Living Stones Church. Celebration of life 4 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 4) at Living Stones Church on Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona. No flowers. Memorial donations to Hospice of Kona. Survived by wife, Myfanwy Brunner of Holualoa; sons, Joshua (Kristen) Brunner of Washington and David Brunner of Holualoa; daughter, Michelle Brunner of Dubai; mother, Katherina Dungate of Kalaoa, Kona; brother, Ron Brunner of Kalaoa, Kona; sister, Monika (Dave) Lynch of Florida;aunts, uncles and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Alvin Hinau, 88, of Hawaii Island died Jan. 4. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Medical Center at 808-932-3500, option 4.
Evelyn Ilima Alani Hegent, 75, of Hilo died Nov. 16 at home. Born in North Kona, she was a teacher for Parker School. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 4) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Cremation will follow. Celebration of life to follow at Hilo Daijingu. Casual attire; face masks required. Survived by sons, Ivan Hegent of Hilo and Allan Hegent of Pahoa; brothers and sisters; five grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Daniel Holliday, 75, of Hawaii Island died Jan. 20. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Medical Center at 808-932-3500, option 4.
Soledad B. “Shirley” Ligsay, 89, of Waimea died Jan. 4 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker and member of Waianae Sacred Hearts Catholic Church on Oahu.Visitation 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 4) at Annunciation Catholic Church in Waimea. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Waimea Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by daughter, Theresa (Frank) Perez of Waimea; sister, Eleanor Toledo of Oahu; nine grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Margaret Ynigues, 97, of Paauilo died Dec. 25 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Kukaiau, she was a retired laborer for the former Hamakua Sugar Co. and member of Paauilo Senior Citizens. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 4) at Paauilo Hongwanji Church Hall. Casual attire; flowers and lei welcome. Survived by son, Richard Ynigues of Paauilo; daughters, Annette Paiva of Paauilo and Ivy (Clarence) Alcoran of Kohala; brother, Richard (Aiko) Mahuna of Oahu; sister, Elizabeth Lee Loy of Hilo; 11 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.