Randall “Randy” Harold Fernandez, 65, of Papaaloa died April 12 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was an auto mechanic and U.S. Army veteran. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Thursday, April 30, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service at 10 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. at Ookala Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by children, Royden Fernandez of Guam, Ransen (Kanoe Kekaualua) Fernandez of Ookala, Cody (Lacee Drake) Fernandez of Honokaa, Keanu (Mikiala Whitehead-Shibata) Fernandez, Wyatt Fernandez and Luxon Turner of Papaaloa; sisters, June Matsuda of Mountain View, Carolyn (Alfonso “Bradda”) Martin Jr. of Kauai and Desiree (Clyde) Kaluahine of Kauai; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kersten Leslie Johnson, 68, of Volcano died April 14 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Minneapolis, she was an environmental program director with a master’s degree in environmental science and took part in a community Catholic study group. Private service. Survived by partner, Alan McNarie; brothers, David Lloyd Johnson and Phillip Eugene Johnson; sister, Randi Elaine Johnson. Arranged by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Lourdes Gervacio Pascua, 87, Keaau died Feb. 26 at home. Born in Ngabangab Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she was a vegetable farm laborer and member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Keaau. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday, May 1, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Survived by children, Melecio Gervacio (Avenida Mitas Salva) Pascua, Gertrudes Imelda Pascua Namnama, Macario Gervacio (Marjorie Palomas) Pascua, Manuel Gervacio Pascua, Lorma Pascua (Julio) Vila and Maryland Pascua (Wilmer Villa) Gonzales; siblings, Esperanza Gervacio Madamba, Julita Gervacio Calpo, Bonifacio Garcia Gervacio and Cecilia Delia Gervacio; 11 grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Joseph Alexander Riveira Sr., 71, of Hilo died April 13 in Hilo. Born on Oahu, he was a Golden Gloves boxer, member of Hilo Boxing Club and Hawaii Air National Guard veteran who earned rifle expert and hand-grenade sharpshooter status. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by sisters, Gwendolyn (Billy) Amaral and Conchita Riveira; brother, Ralph Riveira; daughters, Jorina (Glen Lefiti Jr.) Riveira, Kiana King and Joelene Riveira; sons, Joseph (Nicole Hose‑Morton) Riveira Jr., David King Jr. and Delfin Riveira; grandchildren and great‑grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Hisako Yoshimura, 98, of Pahala died March 29 at home. Born in Hilea, she was a retired clerk for Pahala Post Office and member of Pahala Hongwanji Mission and Fujinkai. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by children, Jo-Ann Kawachi, Arlene Tanaka, Fay Kanda and Kevin Yoshimura; daughter-in-law, Joyce Yoshimura; sister, Helene Paff; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Elsa Chieko Yoshioka, 88, of Hilo, died April 14 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Ninole, she was retired. No services. Survived by son, Nathan Yoshioka of Honolulu; daughters, Pearl Yoshioka of Henderson, Nev., and Elsie Yoshioka of Hilo; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.