Obituaries for February 9

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Earl Nawailau Andrade, 60, of Middle Keei died Nov. 10 at home. Born in Kealakekua, he was a heavy equipment operator for Cancino Farm and Alan Andrade Sr. Landclearing, and member of Operating Engineers Local 3. Celebration of life 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Cancino Farms, located at Papa Bay Estates, South Kona. Survived by brothers, Alan (Betty) Andrade of Middle Keei and Dwayne (Melinda) Andrade of Keei Beach; sisters, Dorothy (Konrad) Andrade-Wegner of Kealia and Dawn (Sione) Pala’imaea of Tonga; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Leroy William Andrade, 82, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 24 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale. Born in Makawao, Maui, he was a self-employed heavy-duty mechanic and welder, and attended St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Private services at a later date. Survived by daughters, Lorilei Andrade and Carrie (David) Mortensen of Hilo, Leeann Mokeau of Papaikou; son, Greg Andrade of Hilo; brother, Robert Andrade of Hilo; sister, Sylvia (Gerry) Silva of Honolulu; sister-in-law, Dorothy Andrade of Naalehu; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Maria Vocal Batulanon, 91, of Ookala died Feb. 4, 2022, at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Ookala, she was a retired cashier for the former Nakahara Store. Survivors or anyone with information is asked to call Dodo Mortuary at (808) 935-5751. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Ka‘ulawena Jackie Mather, stillborn infant girl, of Keaau died Feb. 3 at Hilo Medical Center. No services. Survived by parents, Gabreal “Gabe” and Sina Mather of Keaau; sister, Mahinahina Mather of Keaau. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Alfred C. “Junie” Oliveira Jr., 74, of Hilo died Jan. 19. He was born in Hilo. Visitation noon-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at Homelani Memorial Park Chapel. Burial 2 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park. Contact Barbara De Mello or Justin De Mello for more information. Casual attire; no flowers. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by aunt, Barbara De Mello; cousin, Justin De Mello; other cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Gerald Terpak, 79, of Hawaii Island died Jan. 27. No known family. Survivors are asked to contact Hilo Medical Center at (808)932-3500, option 4.