Harumi Yoshimoto
Harumi Yoshimoto
Harumi Yoshimoto, 88, of Hilo, died April 4 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born June 23, 1923, in Kainaule, Onomea, she was retired from Pomare/Hilo Hattie, member of New Hope Christian Fellowship Hilo and RSVP at Hilo Medical Center.
Friends may call at 3 p.m. April 28 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 4 p.m. service. Urn committal service at 9 a.m. April 30 at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 1. Family requests casual attire be worn and flowers omitted.
She is survived by daughter, Carol Yoshimoto, of Hilo; son, Nelson (Sharon) Yoshimoto, of Algonquin, Ill.; brothers, Minoru (Gladys) Kuboyama, Sadao (Kay) Kuboyama, both of Honolulu, Patrick (Sandra) Kuboyama, of Torrance, Calif.; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kathleen Rosehill
Kathleen “Kathy” Helen Kehaulani Rosehill, 60, of Hilo, died April 8 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a health unit clerk at Hilo Medical Center.
Friends may call at 4 p.m. April 28 at her residence, 633 Lama St., Hilo, for a celebration of life. Family requests casual attire be worn.
She is survived by brothers, Edward (Eileen) Rosehill III, of Seattle, Robert (Tana) Rosehill, of Hilo; sister, Diane Whitney, of Hilo; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
John Buentipo
John “Joey” N. Buentipo, 17, of Keaau, died April 7 at Hilo Medical Center. Born Oct. 20, 1994, in Hilo, he was a Keaau High School student and member of Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Friends may call at 5 p.m. April 27 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 6:30 p.m. service. An all-night vigil to follow at the family residence in Keaau after 9 p.m. Friends may also call at 8 a.m. April 28 at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church for a 10 a.m. Mass. Family requests casual attire be worn.0 Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park (Ilima Section).
He is survived by parents, Geronimo Jr. and Erlinda Buentipo, of Keaau; sisters, Glenda Buentipo, Melody Buentipo, of Keaau; paternal grandfather, Geronimo Buentipo Sr., of Keaau; maternal grandparents, Domingo (Aresnia) Nicolas, of Keaau; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Paul Caplener Jr.
Paul Lurbin Caplener Jr., 48, of Hilo, died April 18 at Hilo Medical Center. Born May 31, 1963, in Honolulu, he was a former member of Kalanianaole Athletic Club Yankees in Honolulu and coach of the Wanderers and Orioles baseball teams and Hilo High School girls softball team.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. April 28 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 10 a.m. service. Cremation will follow. Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by wife, Corianne Caplener, of Hilo; sons, Paul Caplener III, Micah Caplener, both of Hilo; daughter, Chelsea Caplener, of Hilo; mother, Patricia Caplener, of Hilo; sisters, Sharon Caplener, of Hilo, Paulette McNerney, of Waimea; numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
John Taboniar
John Taboniar, 74, of Hilo, died April 3 at his residence. Born Oct. 16, 1937, in Wahiawa, he was a retired meteorological technician for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — National Weather Service, member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo and St. Theresa Church and Air Force veteran.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. April 27 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo for a 9:45 a.m. eulogy and 10 a.m. Mass. Services will also be held on Kauai on May 12. Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by wife, Violet Taboniar, of Hilo; sons, Michael (Naomi) Taboniar, David (Rose) Taboniar, Matthew (Marah) Taboniar, all of Kauai; daughter, Jonnie (Daynes) Reynolds, of Kauai; brothers, Benny (Juanita) Callejo, Joseph (Julie) Taboniar, both of Kauai; sisters, Ruby Rivera, Betsy (Edwin) Shinagawa, Joanna Castillo, Julie (Fred) Patricio, Salina (Vincent) Sonoda, all of Kauai; eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Leticia Angelo
Leticia Candelario Angelo, 77, of Paauilo, died April 12 at Hilo Medical Center. Born Dec. 3, 1934, in Asingan, Pangasinan, Philippines, she was a retired cook and night manager for Kamuela Deli.
Friends may call at 1 p.m. April 28 at Honokaa Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 44-2662A Kalopa Road, for a 3 p.m. service. Family requests flowers be omitted.
She is survived by sons, Leabert Angelo, Enjon (Teresita) Angelo, Santiago (Valerie) Angelo Jr.; sister, Julia Micu; brother, Loreto (Eleuteria) Candelario; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Andrew Kahili
Andrew “Andy” Apau San Akina Kahili, 78, of Hilo, died April 19 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was formally a machinist with Hilo Iron Works, factory superintendent with Hilo Coast Processing Mill, substitute janitor with Chiefess Kapiolani School, security officer with Aloha Security, former member of numerous bowling leagues and Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association.
Friends may call at 3 p.m. April 26 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel for a 5 p.m. service. Friends may also call at 10 a.m. April 27 at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua section, for a graveside committal service. Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by wife, Jessie Kahili, of Hilo; son, Andy (Gerri) Kahili Jr., of Hilo; stepson, Tyson Agno, of Hilo; stepdaughter, Corinne Inada-Aki, of Hilo; brothers, Ernie Kahili, of Hilo, Ronnie (Kathy) Kekoa, of Auburn, Maine; sisters, Toni (Bully) Kaipo, Piilani Aki, Eva Inada, all of Hilo; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Edwin Carreira
Edwin “Fat Eddie” F. Carreira, 67, of Hilo, died April 12 at Hilo Medical Center. Born Oct. 10, 1944, in Honolulu, he was a steward for the State and County of Hawaii, member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo, Army National Guard Vietnam War veteran and member of numerous motorcycle clubs.
Friends may call at 8:30 a.m. April 26 at St. Joseph Catholic Church for a 10:30 a.m. Mass. Fa,o;u requests casual attire be worn and flowers omitted. Burial to follow at noon at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by wife, Geraldine Carreira, of Hilo; son, Darren (Tina) Carreira, of San Diego; daughters, Renee (Alton) Pulgados, of Keaau, Denise Carreira, of Hilo; mother, Dorothy Carreira, of Hilo; brother, Dennis Carreira, of Hilo; sisters, Sharon Luiz, of Florida, Kathleen (Paul) Goo, of Oahu; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Juan Calantoc Sr.
Juan “Johnny” Agnes Calantoc Sr., 75, of Pahoa, died April 19 at his residence. Born June 23, 1935, in North Kohala, he was a farm laborer and member of Jehovah’s Witnesses Keaau Congregation.
Friends may call at 11 a.m. April 26 at Ainaloa Longhouse for a service. Family requests casual attire be worn and flowers omitted.
He is survived by wife, Frances Calantoc, of Pahoa; sons, Juan Calantoc Jr., of Hilo, Phillip (Karin) Calantoc, of Hawaii Kai, Oahu, James Calantoc, of Pahoa; daughter, Carol (Russell) Danero, of Lodi, Calif.; sisters, Lourdes Balicoco, of Hilo, Leonora Tagalicud, of Pahoa; brother, Alfredo (Holly) Calantoc, of Duluth, Minn.; nine grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
John Davy Jr.
John Haward Davy Jr., 66, of Allyn, Wash., died March 14 at Kona Community Hospital. Born July 2, 1945, in Cincinnati, he was a retired firefighter for the Bremerton Fire Department, a paddler for the Kai Opua and Kai E Hitu Canoe clubs, former triathlete and Navy veteran.
Friends may call from 12 to 5 p.m. April 27 at Kahaluu Beach big pavilion for a celebration of life. Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by wife, Linda Davy, of Allyn, Wash.; daughters, Lisa (Leroy) Mould, of Olympia, Wash., April (Hotte) Kiessling, of Seattle; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.