Ronald P. Aguiar, 82, of Hilo died Feb. 10 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pepeekeo, he was a retired store manager for S.H. Kress Stores in Hilo, Lihue, Kaneohe and Honolulu-Fort Street, and F.W. Woolworth in Waianae, and a U.S. Army veteran. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Thursday (Feb. 24) at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Mass at 10 a.m. Service on Zoom, ID No. 983-2223-8124. Committal service noon at the Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 pavilion. Casual attire; face masks and social distancing required. Survived by sister-in-law, Margo P. Aguiar of Iowa City, Iowa; caregivers, Denise (Brian) Harder of Iowa City and Michael (Sandy) Leite of Hilo; godson, Wade (Michie) Yoshizumi of Hilo; hanai daughter, Steph Kekaula of Kaneohe, Oahu; hanai sons, John (Maggie) Cox of Lihue, Kauai, and Murphy (Marylin) Raza of San Diego; a nephew and a niece. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ronald P. Aguiar, 82, of Hilo died Feb. 10 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pepeekeo, he was a retired store manager for S.H. Kress Stores in Hilo, Lihue, Kaneohe and Honolulu-Fort Street, and F.W. Woolworth in Waianae, and a U.S. Army veteran. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Thursday (Feb. 24) at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Mass at 10 a.m. Service on Zoom, ID No. 983-2223-8124. Committal service noon at the Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 pavilion. Casual attire; face masks and social distancing required. Survived by sister-in-law, Margo P. Aguiar of Iowa City, Iowa; caregivers, Denise (Brian) Harder of Iowa City and Michael (Sandy) Leite of Hilo; godson, Wade (Michie) Yoshizumi of Hilo; hanai daughter, Steph Kekaula of Kaneohe, Oahu; hanai sons, John (Maggie) Cox of Lihue, Kauai, and Murphy (Marylin) Raza of San Diego; a nephew and a niece. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Margarita “Rita” Acosta Dela Cruz, 95, of Waimea died Jan. 16 at home. Born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she was a retired worker for Hirayama Farm, worked for Hirako Farm, Okada Farm and Kawamata Farm and was member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 26) at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Eulogy at 9:40 a.m. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Honokaa Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire; seating limited. Face masks and social distancing required. Survived by sons, Alfredo Dela Cruz of Papaaloa and Jeff Dela Cruz of Waimea; daughters, Clarisa (Vance) Honda of Waimea, Delia (Wilfred) Gaspar of Paauilo, Lucia (Alberto) Gullaba of Washington and Chita (Ryan) Arai of Waimea; sister, Carlina Dela Cruz of Philippines; 22 grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Morayta Cabus Gamiao, 79, of Honokaa died Jan. 20 at North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea. Born in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, she was a part-time baker for Donna’s Cookies in Paauilo. Visitation only 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday (Feb. 23) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Public memorial service at a later date. Casual attire; face masks and social-distancing required. Survived by daughters, Lorna Gamiao of Philippines and Leslie (Jose Jr.) Miguel of Honokaa; sons, Jonah (Florence) Gamiao, Joven (Maria Antonia) Gamiao and Joveleo (Analyn) Gamiao of Philippines; sisters, Lolita Cabo and Nellie Felicitas of Philippines; brother, Pepito Cabus of Philippines; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Vivian Vera Kubo, 92, of Hilo died Dec. 21 at home. Born in Kukaiau, she was a sales clerk with the former S.H. Kress Store and Stan Randolph Enterprises, dba The Kiosk, in Hilo. Private services held. Survived by daughters, Pamela (Bruce) Mattys of Oregon and Natalie M. Kubo of Honolulu; son, Erwine S. (Diane) Kubo of Hilo; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Charlotte-Mae Faith Kinokalani Lyons, 78, of Hilo died Dec. 2 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired cocktail waitress for the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, waitress and cook for Makalei Golf Course, waitress for the Banyan and Bar Restaurant and member of Alu Like’s Keola Pono No Na Kupuna. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 26) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial services at 10 a.m. All current COVID-19 precautions will be observed. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by daughters, Rayette-Dee “Dee Dee” (Robert) Abrahamof Hilo, Yuki “Ka’ea” (Jaz) Lyons-Yglesias and Lily Kahelelani Lyons (Kalim) Alohikea-Smithof Kona; brother, Hardy Kaleimomi Unea of North Carolina; sister, Mekela “Miki” Asejo of Hilo; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary
Keith “Kitty Boy” Damien Revilla, 58, of Hilo died Jan. 31 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a truck driver for Water Resources and Miranda Trucking, worked at Hirowatari Farms and was a hunter. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 6 p.m. Casual attire; seating limited. Face masks and social distancing required. Survived by companion, Jennifer “Jippy” Schneider of Hilo; children, Jaidrien Revilla and Kaylynn (Keola) Batalona of Hilo, Shaylynn (Timothy Nacis) Revilla of Paauilo, Dillion (Wendy) Revilla and Zachery (Pualani Lum-Soares) of Makaha, Oahu, Royceton (Zoe Medina) Revilla of Mountain View; parents, Tyrone and Wilma (Rapoza) Revilla of Honomu; sister, Dana Revilla of Honomu; 14 grandchildren; a niece. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
