Hisako Hirai, 92, of Kealakekua died June 24 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Shizuoka, Japan, she was a clerk for Ben Franklin Store, server at Kona Tei and Kazan restaurants, worked for Japanese tour companies, participated in a senior bowling league and line dancing, and enjoyed yarn crafting. Private services. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sons, George (Kathy) Hirai of Ewa Beach, Oahu, Tommy (Sharon) Hirai of Hilo and Jeffrey (Lacey) Hirai of Captain Cook; daughter, Linda Hirai of Kealakekua; brother-in-law, Richard (Ruth) Hirai of Kaneohe, Oahu; seven grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Theresa “Vovo” “Gma” “Grams” Bernetta Oliveira Goodman, 84, of Hilo died June 27 at home. Born in Hilo, she drove school buses for Laupahoehoe Transportation Company and Roberts Hawaii and worked for 7-11, the former JC Penney, Chevron/Texaco and Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council school lunch delivery. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Monday (July 29) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by sons, John (Virginia) Goodman and Scott (Alicia) Goodman of Hilo, Emery (Tanya) Goodman of Tennessee; daughter, Catherine (Dane Flores) Goodman of Hilo; eight grandchildren, and 14 great- grandchildren; hanai great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Debra Johnson, 67 of Hawaii Island died July 10. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Benioff Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.

Lee Ann Ashimine, 68, of Kohala died June 30 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Kohala, she was a retired operations manager for Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union. Visitation 2-3 pm, blessing and eulogy 3-3:30 pm and fellowship to follow Saturday (July 27) at Michael and Lee Ann’s home 55-3235 Akoni Pule Hwy. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Michael Ashimine of Kohala; daughters Hulali (Jerry) Kahaikupuna of Kohala and Kawehi (Joshua) Castillo of California; mother, Madeline Gonsalves of Kohala; sister, Lanette Yamamoto of Kohala; brothers, Anthony (Renee) Gonsalves of Kohala and Neal (Shaurin) Gonsalves of Honokaa; four grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Mina Cascayan Alabab, 99, of Mountain View died June 1 at home. Born on Kauai, she was a retired vegetable farmer. Visitation 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday (July 24) at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel. Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Priscilla Gaces of Maui, Gloria (Jack) Magann of Waialua, Oahu, Edna (Nestor) Rabago of Mililani, Oahu, Delia (Robert) Villanueva of Fremont, Calif., Nely (Jeff) Boyd of North Carolina, Fely Applegate of Maui, Marlene Berger of Mountain View, Cheryl Alabab and Althea (McCoy Smith) Alabab of Portland, Ore.; son, Tony Alabab of Henderson, Nev.; 21 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Douglas Dal Edens, 81, of Hawi died July 2 at home. Born in Sacramento, Calif., he was a retired gardening specialist for California State University-Sacramento home surrounded by family. A retired gardening specialist from CSU Sacramento, he spent his retirement in Hawaii gardening, was a California Master Mason, member of the DeMolay Legion of Honor, Eagle Scout, Community Emergency Response Team and neighborhood watch organizer. No services. Burial in family plot in Roseville, Calif. Survived by daughter, Tiffany (Timothy) DeEtte Shafto. Arrangements by Dodo Mortary.

Theresa “Gigi” “Honey” Georgia Macion, 71, of Waimea died June 2 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Laupahoehoe, she was a retired reservations agent for the Mauna Lani resort, former salesclerk at Village Pharmacy in Waimea, member of Waimea Senior Citizens, Alu Like, involved with MADD Hawaii and volunteered with numerous organizations and community clubs. Visitation 8:30-9:45 a.m. Saturday, July 27, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Waimea. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Waimea County Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by children, Eugene Macion of Kona and Melveen (Dave) Johnston of Honokaa; mother, Cecilia (Harry) Plekavic of Chicago; siblings, Blake Tokushige of Waipahu, Oahu, Johnette (Paul) Palumbo of Downs, Ill., Frank (Letty) Plekavic of Addison, Ill., Brenda (Rob) Krepek of Parlin, N.J., Joenell Leina‘ala (Brian) Dietmeyer of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Todd (Allysa) Plekavic of New Lenox, Ill.; five grandchildren and a great-grandson; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Chandler Charles, 68, of Hawaii Island died Jan. 26. No known family. Survivors are asked to contact Hilo Benioff Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.

Christina K Andrews, 98, of Hilo died June 26 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was an organist and member of Haili Congregational Church and St Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Thursday (July 11) at Haili Congregational Church. Service at 10 a.m. Survived by daughters, Pauline Romero of Arizona, DonnaRae Akau and Susan Damo of Hilo; sons, Richard Rickard Jr. and Francis Rickard of Hilo; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren; cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Shawn Kainoa Kahalewai, 54, of Hilo died June 10 in Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a laborer for Island Moving Co. who loved the beach, fishing and being with his wife and family. Private celebration of life 3-9 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 at hale of Caylan and Trena Ua, 128 Hoohua St. in Hilo on Panaewa Homestead. Casual attire, flowers welcome. Not open to the public: family and immediate friends contact niece, Caseyleigh Sabate-Hauanio for info. Survived by wife, Jolene Kahalewai of Hilo; son, Vance Davis; hanai sons, James Hi‘ilei, Rylan Hi‘ilei, Jacob Puakea and Joshua Soares; hanai daughters, Genesis Puakea, Caseyleigh (JB) Sabate-Hauanio and Leinani Sabate; brother, Richard (Tanya) Kahalewai; sisters, Rachael “Shelly” Sabate and Roxanne “Roxy” Kahalewai; hanai brothers, Richard “Tonto” (Akalina) Spencer, Chucky Spencer, Earl “Boy” Kanae and Mana Aguiar; father in-law, James Lawrence; brother in-law, Jeremy “Joanne” Lawrence; sister in-law, Jenilee “Jake” NacNac-Lawrence; a grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Alvin G. Borges 89, of Hilo died May 19 at a care home. Born in Honolulu, he was a businessman owning a gas station, bar and restaurant, founded Commercial Shelving Inc., a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and recreational golfer. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Friday (June 12) at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Kailua, Oahu. Mass at 11 a.m. Survived by sons, Alvin Borges Jr. and Alan (Lisa) Borges of Honolulu; daughters, Donna (Russell) Montibon of Hilo, Debra Borges of Honokaa and Michelle (Alfred Jr.) Souza of Honolulu; 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Michael “Mike” Maurice Hargrove, 47, of Mountain View died June 15 at home. Born in Hilo, he was an arborist and landscaper. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at Reed’s Bay in Hilo, next to Ice Pond. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Jadine Hargrove; children, Rosemarie (Michael Leui Jr.) Hargrove-Rosario, Star Hargrove-Rosario, Makana Hargrove, Maili Hargrove, Ikaika Hargrove, Lehua Hargrove, Kenneth James Spencer, Kamila Grace Spencer and Kaylee Pi‘ilani; brothers, Isaac Hargrove, Frank Hargrove and Thomas Mariano; sisters, Sheri Mariano and Carlene Mariano; a grandson. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Vern Leslie Bigsby, 87, of Ocean View died June 21 in Kealakekua. Born in Placerville, Idaho, he was a journeyman lineman, member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 125 and Kodiak Elks Club, and loved woodworking, gardening, fishing and golfing. No services. Survived by wife, Louise Bigsby of Ocean View; son, Mike (Sherrie) Bigsby of Utah; daughters, Ross (Dennis) Coulter and Jamie Bigsby of Idaho, Casey Fisher of Arizona; brother, Lynn Bigsby of Ocean View; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Paul David Chang, 69, of Kailua-Kona died June 16 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a land manager for Puuwaawaa Ranch. Services at a later date. Survived by wife, Patricia Warhola of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Grace Chang of Kailua-Kona; son, Glen (Shaniah) Chang of Germany; brother, Lawrence (Paulette) Chang of Waikoloa; a granddaughter; a nephew; cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Richard “Richie” K. Akana, 56, of Captain Cook died June 19 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was an electrician for Uchimura Construction and avid lauhala weaver. Celebration of life and spreading of ashes in Kona at a later date. Survived by girlfriend, Cheryl Nasario of Kona; son, Kekaiomalie Akana of Kauai; brothers, Warren (Jessica) Akana of Minnesota, Kawika (Ruby) Machado of Wahiawa, Oahu, Kaponolani (Haunani) Machado of Kailua-Kona, Brandon Gimenez of Honolulu, William Sabado and Matthew Sabado of Hilo; sisters, Kehaulani Akana of Virginia and Caitlin (Kevin) Sabado Carvalho of Mililani, Oahu; hanai grandchildren, Faith and Hope Nasario Madereus; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Petra Austria Lopez, 91, of Pahoa died June 24 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Paniqui Tarlac, Philippines, she was a retired nursery worker for Anthuriums of Hawaii and deaconess for the Church of Christ (Iglesia Ni Cristo) in Keaau. Visitation only 9-11 a.m. Friday, July 12, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery (Section J, Row N, Plot 30). Casual attire. Survived by sons, Arsenio (Thelma) Lopez of Hilo, Carlos (Helen Grace) Lopez of Pahoa, Benigno “Benny” Lopez of Keaau, Ernesto (Grace) Lopez of Chicago and Gregorio “Greg” (Nancy) Lopez of Honolulu; daughters, Delia (Domingo) Ramos of Naalehu and Florida (Arnel) Antonio of Honolulu; sister, Isabell Ramos; 14 grandchilden and 10 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Daniel Keomaka Jr., 71, of Hilo died May 23 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired landscaper. Private celebration of life held. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by brother, Samuel (Elizabeth ) Keomaka of Arizona; nephews Brandon and Ellison; niece, Melizsa Mendoza; numerous cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Kenneth “Kenny” James Creekmur Sr., 74, of Waimea died June 10 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a former Honolulu Police Department officer, lead law enforcement officer at Hilo and Kona international airports, private security, professional Hawaiian musician and la‘au lapa‘au practitioner. Private services held. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by sons, Kenneth James “Vilai” (Janice) Creekmur Jr. of Honolulu, Abraham Joshua Creekmur of Kona, John Elias (Jamie Rudder) Creekmur and James Deogracias (Shaira Martins) Creekmur of Hilo; daughter, Jerusha Elizabeth (Warren) Creekmur-Dela Cruz of Hilo; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a niece. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Victor “Cello” Bestamente, 89, of Pahoa died June 15 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Kona, he was a caretaker and member of Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Friday (June 28) at Father Avery Church Hall in Pahoa. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 7:30-10 a.m. Saturday (June 29) at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Visitation from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Celebration of Mass at 10 a.m. Burial at the Church Cemetery/ Luncheon to follow at Father Avery Hall He is survived by sister, Sarah Alani Bestamente Aniban of Pahoa; nephews, Wayne (Radhika) Aniban of Oahu, Patrick (Ohia) Anban of Pahala, William (Manu) Aniban of Maui, Fred Sanoria of Pahoa, Lawrence (Sandy) Sanoria of Volcano, Timothy Bestamente of California, Jason Bestamente of Oahu; nieces, Betty Ann (Leroy) Dikito of Kalapana, Darlene Hirano of Hawaiian Beaches, Mary (Jacob) Hook of Kohala, Susan (Rodrigo) Sadumiano of Kona, Barbara Bestamente Sanoria of Hilo, Roxanne (Viktor) Lawcock of Kurtistown, Paulette (Kaleo) Pacheco of Pahoa, Donna (Ron) Minardo and Audrey (Mike) McMahen of California. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.