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Ka’ulawena Mather
Ka’ulawena Jackie Mather, stillborn girl, of Keaau, died Feb. 3, 2023, at Hilo Medical Center. No services. She is survived by parents, Gabreal and Sina Mather of Keaau; sister, Mahinahina Mather of Keaau. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Alfred Oliveira Jr.
Alfred C. “Junie” Oliviera Jr., 74, of Hilo, died Jan. 19, 2023. He was born May 14, 1948 in Hilo. A visitation will be held on Feb. 16 from noon to 2 p.m. at the chapel at Homelani Memorial Park with a burial to follow at 2 p.m. in Homelani Memorial Park. Contact Barbara De Mello or Justin De Mello for more information. Casual attire. No flowers. He is survived by aunt, Barbara De Mello; cousin, Justin De Mello; and numerous cousins and friends. Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services.
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Leroy Andrade
Leroy William Andrade, 82, of Kailua-Kona, died Dec. 24, 2022 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale. Born in Makawao, Maui on Aug. 12, 1940, he was a self-employed heavy-duty mechanic and welder, and an attendee at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Private services will be held at a later date. He is survived by daughters, Lorilei Andrade and Carrie (David) Mortensen, all of Hilo, Leeann Mokeau of Papaikou; son, Greg Andrade and brother, Robert Andrade, both of Hilo; sister, Sylvia (Gerry) Silva of Honolulu; sister-in-law, Dorothy Andrade of Naalehu; nine grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary
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Earl Andrade
Earl Nawailau Andrade, 60, of Middle Ke’ei, died Nov. 10, 2022 at home. Born in Kealakekua on Sept. 20, 1962, he was a heavy equipment operator for Cancino Farm, member of Operating Engineers Local 3 and Alan Andrade Sr. Landclearing. Celebration of life will be held at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 18 at Cancino Farms located at Papa Bay Estates, South Kona. He is survived by brothers, Alan (Betty) Andrade of Middle Ke’ei, Dwayne (Melinda) Andrade of Ke’ei Beach; sisters, Dorothy (Konrad) Andrade-Wegner of Kealia and Dawn (Sione) Pala’imaea of Tonga; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents Alan Sr. and Katie Andrade, sister Bonne Andrade, brother, Dennis Andrade. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary
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Dennis Soriano Jr.
Dennis “Mongo” E. Soriano Jr., 63, of Mountain View, died Jan. 1, 2023. Born June 23, 1959 in Hawaii, he was self-employed and a member of Koa Puna Motorcycle Club. Private services held. He is survived by companion, Christine Balubar; grandson, Wyatt Frank; brothers, Norman (Beatrice) Hoopai; Samuel Gusman, Michael Soriano, Orio (Shane) Soriano; Laki (Kuulei) Soriano; sisters, Patricia Pagan; Mary (Terri) Soriano-Difolco. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.