Vyonne “Vy” Cecelia Alip, 71, of Waimea died on March 4 in Waimea. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker and a member of the Mana Christian Ohana Church. Services held. Survived by husband, Gregorio Alip Jr. of Waimea; sons, Gregorio (Kaimana) Alip, III of Kohala and Kekoa (Cyrena) Alip of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Genesis (Alex) Gacayan of Paauilo, Gaylyn (Wendell) Mattos of Kohala and Grace (Alika) Alapai of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Ida (Otto) Grace of Hilo, Katherine Oberg of Washington and Wendy Medeiros of Kailua-Kona; sisters-in-law, Gladys Alip of Waimea, Gloria Alip of Waianae and Garilyn Alip of Kapolei; brother-in-law, Robert Smith of Ocean View; 26 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Andres “Andy” Augustine Baclig Jr., 84, of Hilo died April 10 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a former member of the Hawaii County Band, former Hawaii County Police officer, former news and sports editor of the Hawaii Tribune-Herald, former county executive assistant, salesman, basketball and softball coach, and “Mr. Aloha.” Visitation 9-11 a.m. Friday, May 16, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Service 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Billie Rose Marie Baclig of Hilo; daughter, Jennie Baclig of Huntington Beach, Calif.; sons, Andres “Andy Boy” (Debra Rorex) Baclig III of Canyon Lake, Calif. and Grant (Cybil) Baclig of Kapu‘euhi; sister, Carol Bissen of Hilo; brother, Archpriest Timothy Lionel Baclig of Woodland Hills, Calif.; in-laws; Baby
Jane Aganus of Waimea, Yolanda Aiona of Hilo, Tommy (Micci) Aiona of Waimea, Annette Aiona and James (Carol) Aiona of Hilo, Mark (Tammy) Aiona of Kona, Cosie (Curtis) Sasaki of San Jose, Calif., and Myrna Aiona of Hana, Maui; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Eric Masao Fujii, 67, of Kapaau died March 29 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in North Kohala, he was a retired electronics technician, U.S. Navy petty officer first-class, master service technician at Alert Alarm Hawaii and longtime Kohala High School wrestling coach. Private services held at the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife,
Kyoko Fujii of Kapaau; daughters, Sherry Kana (Justin) Okuyama and Mai (Casey) Ogawa of Hilo, Miho (Ryan) Sobredo of California; parents, Zen and Iris Fujii of North Kohala; brothers, Jeffry Jay (Sharon) Fujii of Kapolei, Oahu, and Vance (Grace) Fujii of Honokaa; a granddaughter; an aunt, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Stanford Sueyoshi Ogata, 74, of Pepeekeo, died April 2 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired security guard. Celebration of life noon-5 p.m. Saturday (May 10) at Wailoa State Recreation Area, Pavilion No. 1. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by sons, Sterland Ogata and Riley Ogata of Hilo, Francis Ogata Sr. of California; daughters, Crystal Ogata of Hilo and Leann Ogata of Honolulu; sister, Sherryann Kamakea of Keaau; hanai sister, Denise Leopoldo of Oahu; six grandchildren and four great-granddaughters; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Margaret Pamela “Pammy” M.L. Tingcang-Abreu, 80, of Keaau died April 12 at home. Born in Honokaa, she was a retired preschool owner-director for Keaau Child Care, office manager for the former Typewriter Center, a board member for Flores de Mayo, volunteer for Treasure Island Kealakekua and Maka‘eo Walking Path Kailua-Kona, member of Puna Traffic Advisory Board, Solid Rock Ministry Pahoa, Pearlside Church in Oahu,
Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a 1963 graduate of Hilo High School. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday, May 23, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service
at 10 a.m. Cremation to
follow. Casual attire. Survived by children, Robril Tingcang Jr., Della Lee (Alfonso) Gutierrez, Janel (William) Kamahele, Desiree Abreu, Shana (Timmy) Malendres, Kimi Abreu, Kimo Abreu and Michael (Kapualani) Oliva-Abreu; brothers, Robert (Sandra) Lee Jr. and Dennis Lee Sr.; sister, Sharon Raniada; sister-in-law, Suzanne Lee; 21 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
