Veneranda “Nancy” Banez Cabico, 103, of Captain Cook died May 14 at home. Born in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, she was a retired housekeeper for the former Kona Hilton Hotel, member of AFL Hotel and Restaurant Workers union, coffee farmer and former worker for Dole Pineapple Cannery in Honolulu. Services at a later date. Survived by sons, Mabini Dagdag of Captain Cook and Rogelio (Michelle Smith) Dagdag Sr. of Ocean View; hanai son, Kevin Dagdag of Oahu; grandchildren and great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Thomas Delacruz, 86 of Hawaii Island died April 29. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Benioff Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Thomas Edge, 54, of Hawaii Island died April 29. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Benioff Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Doris Yasuko Kuwahara, 99, of Hilo, formerly of Pahoa, died March 7 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center in Hilo. Born in Kapapala, Ka‘u, she was the retired co-owner of the Hawaiian Greenhouse company and a member of Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by children, Alan (Lynne) Kuwahara, Gail (Gordon) Takaki and Lance (Sandra) Kuwahara of Hilo, Carol (Kelsey) Deguchi of Waipio, Oahu, and Colin Kuwahara of Pahoa; brother, Bob Nishimura of Sedona, Ariz.; sister, Ellen Mizota of Kaneohe, Oahu; sisters-in-law, Florence Nishimura and Kikuko “Kay” Kuwahara of Hilo; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Robert McNabb, 72, of Hawaii Island died May 4. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Benioff Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Carolyn Takiko Mizuno, 75, of Hilo died April 5 at home. Born in Kapaa, Kauai, she was a retired Hawaii public schoolteacher and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. Visitation 10:30-11 a.m. Sunday (May 26) at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by daughters, Sheri (Ricky) Ching of Waipahu, Oahu, and Holly (Taylor) Sumida of Hilo; brothers, Michael (Carol) Saiki of Kapaa and Richard (Mei) Saiki of Waipahu; sister, Eloise (Yoshiharu) Asai of Hanapepe, Kauai; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Dave “Kawika” Lawrence Silva Jr., 27, of Pahoa died Aug. 24, 2023, at Hilo Medical Center. Service 10:30 a.m. Monday (May 27) at Kolekole Beach Park. Lunch to follow. Survived by sons, Jeriah N. Silva and Joshua P. Silva; parents, Dave Silva and Megan Ugalde; sister, Sierra Silva; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Asayo Takaki, 101, of Hilo died March 29 at home. Born in Olaa, she was a garment cutter for Mark Yamanaka and member of Kinoole Baptist Church. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday (May 24) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by son, Thomas (Karen) Takaki of Hilo; daughters, Ruth Tanihara of California, Nora (Garrett) Zane of Hilo and Merle (Randall) Morita of Honolulu; daughter-in-law, Emiko Takaki of Oahu; sister-in-law, Edith Ihori of Honolulu; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lowell Williams, 68 of Hawaii Island died May 2. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Benioff Medical Center at ((808) 932-3500, option 4.
Winona Kaiminaauao Kaelemakule Wong, 93, of Holualoa died April 29 in Kealakekua. Born in South Kona, she was lead coordinator docent at Hulihe‘e Palace and a dispatcher for the Honolulu Police Department. Services at a later date. Survived by sons, Sam (Pamela) Akuna of Holualoa, Collins (Pauahi) Akuna of Honolulu and George Akuna of Holualoa; sister, Ernesta Masagatani of Honolulu; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
