Harry “Chubby” Kaleohano Borges, 87, of Hilo died July 27. Born in Hawaii, he was a heavy equipment operator for Operating Engineers Union Local 3, founder and state president of Hauoli Hoaloha Motorcycle Club and a pastor for House of Angels Ministries Outreach for Homeless and Elderly who fed the homeless and elderly weekly for five years. Celebration of life 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 at Panaewa Haili Tent in Hilo. Survived by wife, Kuuipo Machado Borges of Hilo; sons, Harry “Guy” Borges Jr. of Honolulu, Eric (Stephanie) Borges, Lance (Luana) Borges and Bobby (Sharane) Gomes of Maui; daughters, Natasha (Kaleo) Borges-Apao of Honolulu, Michele (Dayna) Bellevou Ohelo of Oahu and Elizabeth (Eric) Bellevou Maniquis of California; brother, Joseph Marques Jr. of Honolulu; sisters, Joann Marques and Karen Marques O’Rouke of Honolulu; 26 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Harry “Chubby” Kaleohano Borges, 87, of Hilo died July 27. Born in Hawaii, he was a heavy equipment operator for Operating Engineers Union Local 3, founder and state president of Hauoli Hoaloha Motorcycle Club and a pastor for House of Angels Ministries Outreach for Homeless and Elderly who fed the homeless and elderly weekly for five years. Celebration of life 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 at Panaewa Haili Tent in Hilo. Survived by wife, Kuuipo Machado Borges of Hilo; sons, Harry “Guy” Borges Jr. of Honolulu, Eric (Stephanie) Borges, Lance (Luana) Borges and Bobby (Sharane) Gomes of Maui; daughters, Natasha (Kaleo) Borges-Apao of Honolulu, Michele (Dayna) Bellevou Ohelo of Oahu and Elizabeth (Eric) Bellevou Maniquis of California; brother, Joseph Marques Jr. of Honolulu; sisters, Joann Marques and Karen Marques O’Rouke of Honolulu; 26 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Benjamin “Benmo” David Jerin, 49, of Ocean View died July 11 at home. Born in Cleveland, he was a mason and lumberjack. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by children, Kawika Jerin-Kealoha of Kailua-Kona, Valarie Kealoha of Texas and Dell Russell Jerin of Hilo; mother, Michelle Shirai of Colorado; sister, April Green of Texas; partner, Samantha Humble of Ocean View. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Tiffany Ann Kaohelelani Kupuka‘a, 53, of Kapaau died Aug. 27 at Kohala Hospital. Born in Kapaau, she was a garde-manger chef at the Mauna Lani Auberge Resort Collection (formerly the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows) and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kohala Ward. Visitation 9-noon Saturday (Oct. 11) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kohala Ward. Funeral service at 12:30 p.m. Cremation to follow. Survived by mother, Gwendoline “Lani” Kupuka‘a of Kohala; siblings, Kamon (Lehua) Kupuka‘a and Jonell Bruno of Kohala; hanai siblings, Kimi Vakauta, Jentzen Valenzuela, Mei Ling Sauta and Eddie Boy Valenzuela of Kohala; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Yoshio Obasa, 90, of Kurtistown died Aug. 12 at a private care home in Keaau. Born in Hilo, he was a retired recreation director for the county’s Waiakea Recreation Center, was also formerly employed by Ace Hardware in Keaau and Hilo, chief instructor of the Hilo branch of Kongo Zen Shorinji Karate Club and U.S. Army veteran. Visitation 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 5 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by wife, Marcia Obasa of Kurtistown; son, Blayne Obasa of Kurtistown; sister, Yoshie (Abel) Wakida of Hilo; brother-in-law, Karl (Kyoko) Kawauchi of Honolulu; a granddaughter; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Guy Filomon Sesson, 63, of Pahala, died Aug. 1 in Hilo. Born in Pahala, he was a commercial fisherman and musician. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by wife, Sherraine Nihipali-Sesson; children, Kaimana (Shyanna) Wanner, Helena (Frank) Nihipali-Sesson, Asia (Ama) Nihipali-Sesson, Ocean (Kaleimanu) Nihipali-Sesson and Rain (Austin) Nihipali-Sesson; hanai children, Rachel Agustin, Sarah Ortega, Breana Salmo, Owen Salmo, Cy Tamura and Isiah Salmo; siblings, Vicki Paaluhi, Fay (Nixion) Jack, Dane (Charmaine) Sesson, Eric (Leeann) Sesson and Michelle (Ronald) Galigo; five grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
