Raymond “Ditto” Martin Berry, 68, of Keaau died April 5 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a truck driver, a basketball referee, and U.S. military veteran. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by son, Raymond (Ulu Olinares) Berry; daughter, Kalei (Michael Delos Santos) Martinez; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Frank Boreliz, 78, of Hawaii Island died April 27 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Next of kin is asked to call Homelani Crematory at (808) 961-6051.
Benjamin Yago Caliboso, 89, of Papaikou died May 1 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, he was a farmer, retired U.S. Navy veteran and member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Monday, May 19, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Mass at 10 a.m. Graveside service with military honors noon at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Burial to follow. Luncheon to follow at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall. Survived by wife, Ignacia Domingo Caliboso of Hilo; son, Noel (Erin) Caliboso of San Jose, Calif.; daughters, Eden Domingo Caliboso of San Diego and Jane Caliboso (Arthur) Torricer of Hilo; sister, Pacita (Alfredo) Calibuso of Guam; eight grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lil Ninoska Payan Palau, 81, of Kailua-Kona died May 3 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in the Dominican Republic, she was a hospitality industry administrator and manager. No services at this time. Survived by daughters, Elizabeth Velazquez of New York and Darlene (Derek) Walters of Illinois; son, Lou Velazquez; sister, Mavra Payan of Georgia; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Veronica M. Reynolds, 86, of Hilo, formerly of Arizona, died May 4 at home. Born in Hilo, she was retired. Private services. Survived by children, Robert Nusom, Wanda Nusom and Bob (Angela) Reynolds; brother, Jerry (Elaine) Carvalho; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
John Henry Scoggin, 89, of Kailua-Kona died May 1 at home. Born in San Jose, Calif., he was a retired assistant Superintendent and chief financial officer of Beverly Hills Unified School Districts and U.S. Coast Guard veteran. Private service at a later date. Survived by wife, Gayle Scoggin; children, Craig Scoggin and Jacqueline Ventimiglia; a granddaughter. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Clara Chiyoko Shirota, 87, of Volcano died April 26 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Keei, she was a retired cashier with The Volcano Store, receptionist at Kilauea Military Camp and member of Puna Hongwanji Mission. Private services held. No koden (monetary gifts). Survived by son, Wayne (Lorna) Shirota of Hilo; daughters, Elaine (Chuck) Felkel of South Carolina, Clarice (Thomas) Beck of Honalo and Mona (Eugene) Nelson of Volcano; brother, Naoshi (Reiko) Hirazumi of Wahiawa, Oahu; brother-in-law, David Shirota of Aiea, Oahu; sister-in-law, Chieko Adachi of Lihue, Kauai; caregiver, Heidi Thomas of Volcano; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
