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Leslie Doctor
Leslie Jiro Ha’aheo Nomura Doctor, 38, of Pahoa died Sept. 19, 2021, at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was the owner of Mooloa Farms Service, worked at Close Construction, and was a member of the Flooring Union and a Black Belt with Dragon’s Kaju Ken Bo.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 12 at Uncle Robert’s in Kaimu for a celebration of life. Casual attire.
He is survived by parents, Leslie and Shirley Doctor of Pahoa; brothers, Uriah (Leila) Nomura of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Ethan (Ashley) Doctor of Ainaloa; maternal grandfather, Henry Nomura of Ewa Beach, Oahu; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Timothy Begas
Timothy Alan Begas, 65, of O’okala, died Jan. 11, 2022. Born Feb. 8, 1956, on the Big Island, he worked for the Hamakua Sugar Plantatio and was a landscaper for the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai.
Friends may call at 11 a.m. Feb. 8 at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Honokaa for a graveside service. Celebration of life luncheon to follow service at Laupahoehoe Point Park.
He is survived by wife, Maureen Arcadia Begas; sisters, Delma (William) Case, of Waimea, Valerie (Roy) Begas, of Kauai, and Tammy (Calvin) Begas, of Mississippi; step-daughter, Carlyn Sanchez, of Renton, Washington; several nieces and nephews, and numerous aunts, unclues and cousins.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
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Filipe Cuison
Filipe “Leppy” “Cowboy” S. Cuison, 86, of Hilo, died Dec. 28, 2021, at his residence. Born in Hilea, he was a retired journeyman welder at Ka’u sugar plantation, owner of Akaka Falls Inc. farm, and an Army National Guard veteran.
Friends may call at noon Feb. 11 at Veterans Cemetery No. 2 for a graveside service.
He is survived by daughter, Salena Andrade of Hilo; sons, Robert (Alison) Cuison of Hilo and Mathias (Tracy) Cuison of Ka‘u; sister, Evelyn Jensven of Oahu; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services.
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Arthur Kaleohano
Arthur “Ata” Hawila Kaleohano, 69, of Pahala, died Nov. 12, 2021, at his residence. Born Nov. 9, 1952 in Pahala, he worked at C. Brewer Plantation and Sea Mountain Golf Course – Punalu’u and was a member of Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church, O Ka’u Kakou and Huliau O’ Ka’u.
Friends may all at 8 a.m. Feb. 12 at Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church for a 9:30 a.m. eulogy followed by Mass at 10. Drive-through food distribution to follow at Pahala Community Center from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Casual attire.
He is survived by wife, Jan Kaleohano of Pahala; son, Arthur Kaleohano Jr. of Pahala; caregiver and daughter-in-law, Bridgette Kaleohano of Pahala; sisters, Susan (Patrick) Louis and Elvanney (Stanley) Pascubillo, all of Pahala, Kathie of Pahala, Charmaine Pua of Kurtistown, Joanne (Derek) Miyasato of Oahu, and Helen Freitas and Jeanette (Charles) Kow, all of Hilo; brothers, Sammy (Cindy) Pua of Oregon, Wesley Pua of Florida, Danny (Brie) Pua of Honokaa, James (Stephanie) Ke of Honokaa, Guadalupe Erece Jr. and Glen (Sheila) Erece, all of Hilo, Gerald Erece and Gordon Erece, both of Oahu and Gregory Erece of Papaikou; hanai sister, Adrian Akina of Pahala; five grandchildren; and numerous aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Juan Gorospe
Juan “Johnny” Rafanan Gorospe, 88, of Keaau, died Dec. 11, 2021, at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Ilocos Sur, the Philippines, he was retired from Bioenergy Development Corporation.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. Feb. 12 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for an 11 a.m. service. Burial will follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
He is survived by wife, Lourdes Gorospe of Keaau; sons, Lauro Gorospe, Jun (Luz) Gorospe and Neil (Virgie) Gorospe of Keaau; daughters, Helen (Leonardo) Clarin of Hilo, Carmencita (Ireneo) Chan of the Philippines and Loida (Daryl Fujimoto) Gorospe of Keaau; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Raymond Stimac
Raymond “Ray” Joseph Stimac, 78, of Kailua-Kona, died Jan. 27, 2022, at his residence. Born Aug. 14, 1943 in Chicago, he was the owner of Kona Inn Children’s Wear.
Private service held.
He is survived by children, Laura Elliott, Jennifer (Dan) Palomino of Kailua-Kona, David (Shelly) Stimac of Waimea, Kathleen Cerny of Missouri, Daniel (Amanda) Stimac of Washington, Jonathan Stimac and Christopher (Libby) Stimac all of Kailua-Kona; sister, Joyce Swartz of California; snf grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
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Ronald P roebstl
Ronald Joseph Proebstl, 60, of Kapoho, died Jan. 20, 2022, at his residence. Born Dec. 15, 1961, in New York City, he worked as a foreman and supervisor on a farm before buying it and naming it RJP Orchards.
Services will be held at a later date.
He is survived by daughter, Keri (Melton) Bardales of Grand Island, Nebraska, brothers, Richard Proebstl and Robert Proebstl, both of Los Angeles; sister Lynn (Gary) Valiere of Los Angeles; one grandchild; two aunts; and numerous cousins.
Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services.
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Steven Hurt
Steven Luther Hurt, 75, of Hilo, died Jan. 3, 2022 at Hilo Medical Center. Born July 10, 1946, in Oakland, California, he was a commercial refrigeration repair technician, owner of AUXS Company and a U.S. Navy Vietnam War veteran.
Private services held. The family requests that flowers and koden (monetary offerings) be omitted.
He is survived by wife, Kathleen Sakamoto of Hilo; daughter, Jennifer Nakano of Hilo; step-sons, Calvin Chaves Jr. and Marcus Chaves, both of Wailuku, Maui, and Paul Sakamoto of Hilo; step-daughter, Stefanie Sakamoto of Mililani, Oahu; brother, Daniel Hurt of Gilbert, South Carolina; sisters, Lonna Paul of Lexington, South Carolina and Suzanne Hurt of Bastrop, Texas; and nine grandchildren.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Olinda Cazimero
Olinda Puanani Cazimero, 78, of Waimea, died Oct. 7, 2021, at her residence. Born March 27, 1943 in North Kohala, she was a homemaker.
Services will be held at a later date.
She is survived by children, Arnold Cazimero of Waimea, Annette (Kenneth) Purdy of Idaho, Darlyne (Jary) Cazimero of Waimea and Clarence (Oliwia) Cazimero of Germany; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers and sistersl abd numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
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