Alan Alvarez, 64, of Pahoa died Aug. 30 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a construction supervisor and U.S. Army veteran. Visitation 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 21 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at noon. Urn burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Survived by wife, Barbara Jean Alvarez of Pahoa; daughters, Chential (Robert) Santos, Dione (Jesse) Pacheco, Alexis (Kawehi) Alvarez and Phoebe Aila of Pahoa; sons, Alec (Brittany) Alvarez, Tyrel Andrews and Edward Williams of Pahoa; hanai children, Junior K. Santiago Jr. and Bobo James Souza Asuncion; brothers, Fernando Alvarez, William Alvarez, Anthony Alvarez, Wayne “Cody” (Annie) Alvarez of Hilo, Charles (Viola) Bargas and Wilbur Alvarez; sisters, Mildred Alvarez of Hilo, Irene (Bully) Flores of Pahoa, Caroline (Salvador) Lamelas of New Mexico, Joanna (Lyndell) Alvarez-Logan, Renee (Rocky) Abadilla and Darlene (Chico) Marrero; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Tomoyo “Joyce” Horihata, 97, of Hilo died Sept. 22 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. employee and member of Hilo Armory Badminton Club. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Graveside urn committal service to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Ronald Pacheco and Donald Pacheco of Hilo, Roy Horihata of Honolulu; daughter-in-law, Jo Ann Pacheco of Hilo; brother, Dr. Roy Matsumoto of Honolulu; sisters, Ellen Nakasone of Honolulu, Betty (Dr. Neil) Nunokawa of Maui and June (Ronald) Spain of Honolulu; brother-in-law, Edward Oshiro of Honolulu; 10 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jennifer Ann Lamm, 47, of Honokaa died Sept. 14 in Hilo. Born in Amarillo, Texas, she was a server and hospitality industry worker. Services at a later date. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughter, Maddison Fujimoto; parents, Calvin and Janice Groneman, sister, Paula Barnett; brothers, Chris (Kristina) Lamm and Homer Groneman; sisters, Angela Edward, Crystal Olguin and Margarite Groneman; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Joseph “Joe” Marquiz, 75 of North Kohala died July 1 in Hilo. Born in North Kohala, he was a retired mechanic at Mauna Lani Golf Course. Celebration of life luncheon noon Saturday, Oct. 21, at Keokea Beach Park. Survived by sons, Lawrence (Nohea) Kauka of Kohala, Sheldon “Shelboy” (Kapua) Marquiz of Kauai and Joseph “JR” Marquiz Jr. of Kohala; brothers, Richard (Leta) Marquez of Kohala, Able (Linda) Marquez of Honokaa and Calvin (Fran) Marquez of Kohala; sister in-law, Pam Marquez of Kohala; grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Deborah “Deb” Mitsue Osaki, 64, of Hilo died Sept. 10 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, she was retired and a member of Kamana Elderly Program. Visitation 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by siblings, Lynnete (Felix) Mercado of Honolulu, Malcolm Osaki of Hilo and Iris Osaki of Honolulu; two nieces and a nephew. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.