John Agcawile Ancheta, 82, of Honokaa died Jan. 6 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Paauhau, he was a retired equipment operator for the former Hamakua Sugar Co. and retired truck driver for Hapuna Beach Prince Beach Hotel. Celebration of life noon Saturday, April 20, at Paauilo Hongwanji Hall. Survived by wife, Geraldine Ancheta of Honokaa; daughters, Laura (Anthony) Ross of Waimea, Sui-Lin (Damien) Maikui of Hilo and Ku‘ulei (Daryl) Ancheta of Honolulu; son, Paul (Fay) Ancheta of Honokaa; brothers, Maurice Ancehta of North Carolina and Anthony (Benita) Ancheta of Waimea; sisters, Alice Panui Jr. of Honolulu and Luana Ancheta-Kauwe of Hilo; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Dorothy Imako Ikeda, 112, of Hilo, died Feb. 24 at home. Born in Kona, she was a retired housekeeper for the former Naniloa Surf Hotel. Private services held. No koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sons, Fred R. Ikeda and Larry I. Ikeda of Hilo; daughters-in-law, Agnes Yoshimura and Sandra Yoshimura of Honolulu; five grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Merton “Mert” Tatsuo Ogata, 72, of Captain Cook died March 26 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, he was a retired superintendent of the county’s West Hawaii Wastewater Division, bellman at the former Kona Surf Resort and loved his cars, tattoos and creating stained-glass pieces. Private family service. No koden (monetary gifts. Survived by wife, Laurene; sons, Damon (Heather) and Andrew; sister, Sandra Yamasaki; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sitiveni Panela Pousima, 75, of Hilo died April 4 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Vava‘u, Tonga, he was a mason. All-night vigil from 6 p.m. Friday (April 12) at Hilo United Methodist Church. Graveside committal service 9:30 a.m. Saturday (April 13) at Alae Cemetery. Survived by wife, Ailini Pousima; children, Siu Ivahanoa Ngatuvai, Soko Peti Poleo, Hifoi Leva Tupou, Sione Pousima and Manaola Pousima; siblings, Siope Pousima, Fisiipeau Fetuu, Kalesita Anitema, Simoa Nau, Sepesi Pousima, Atela Vakaafi, Naioka Kuresa, Amasaia Pousima, Miki Pousima, Siu Alo and Nasalati Pousima; 22 grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Simplicio Garcia Reynado Jr., 84, of Hilo died March 11 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Paco, Manila, Philippines. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 6 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Emilia Reynado of Hilo; children, Rosemarie (Aladino) Morata of the Philippines, Rogelio Reynado and Mayrose (Gerry) Tabije of Hilo, Rhea Reynado of the Philippines; sister, Elena (Alan) Wise of Las Vegas; three grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Gerald Rudolpho Tulang, 81, of Hilo died Feb. 29 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, he was a retired power plant operator for Hawaii Electric Light Co., member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Company B 2nd Battalion 299th Infantry 29th Infantry Brigade, U.S. Army and National Guard Vietnam War veteran, member of Big Island National Guard Retiree Association and Anuenue fast pitch ball club, and former member of several kupuna softball teams. Visitation 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday (April 15) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 5:30 p.m. Visitation again 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday (April 16) at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Mass at 10 a.m. Committal service to follow at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Doreen C. Oshiro-Tulang of Hilo; sons, Lance “Brobbie” Tulang and Jarrett Tulang of Hilo, Craig (Danica) Shoji of Oahu; daughters, Carrie Lee Tulang of Kona, Sherrie (Abe Jr.) Mahuna of Hilo, Dawn Tulang of Maui and Joleen (Moe) Tun of Oahu; brothers, Michael (Julie) Tulang of Hilo and Dennis Tulang of Oahu; sister, Pamela Lyman of Hilo; 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and a great-great-grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.