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Randell Ventura
Randell T. Ventura, 48, of Hilo, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Hilo Medical Center, born on August 4, 1974, in Hilo; he worked for Panaewa Foliage in Hilo. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Punaluu Big Pavilion, Visitation from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon; Services at 12 noon. Luncheon to follow He is survived by wife, Stancey Ventura of Hilo; daughters, Kaliko Branco and Kiani Branco of Mt. View; step-daughter, Dazzlyn Joaquin of Hilo; step-son, Kanale Joaquin, Devon Joaquin and Dayson Joaquin of Hilo; mother, Rose Ramos of Eden Roc; sister, Rhonda Andrade of Pahala; brothers, Rex (Sabrina) Ventura of Eden Roc and Ranford (Sherri) Ventura of Ainaloa; six grandchildren; nieces, Haley, Mya (Jensen), Jenya, Ziva-Marie, Akayla; nephews, Brandon (Kaci) Parks, Niko (Alyssa) Parks and Conrad (Cassidy) Parks. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Elma Calantoc
Elma Balicoco Calantoc, 67, of Keaau, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Hilo Medical Center, Born on June 1, 1955, in Ilocos Norte, Philippines; she was the Owner/Proprietress of a Flowers and Vegetables Market in Hilo. She also was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo. Friends may call on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Visitation from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Wake Services at 6 p.m.An all-night vigil to follow at the family residence in Orchidland. Friends may call on Friday, April 21, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo, Visitation from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Celebration of Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial at Homelani Memorial Park (Ilima Section) She is survived by daughter, Dhonna Mary B. Calantoc of Keaau; granddaughter, Queences May B. Calantoc of Keaau; live in partner, Liscencio Ceredon of Keaau; mother, Carlina A. Balicoco of Hawaii; brothers, Rodrigo Balicoco and Loreto Balicoco of Hawaii; sisters, Adelaida Adonis, Remy Lacuesta, Romuelda Factor and Luzviminda Durkan of Hawaii; numerous, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary,
Trudy Sugiyama
Trudy Chizue Sugiyama, 67, of Hilo died Mar. 10 at the Hilo Medical Center. Born in Laupahoehoe, she was a housekeeper at the Hilo Medical Center, worked at Café 100, member of Honomu Henjoji Mission, Hui Okinawa Cultural Club, Hilo Pomaikai Softball Team and Hilo Hongwanji BWA. Visitation from 3–4 p.m. Saturday (April 15, 2023) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; memorial service at 4. Casual attire. Survived by mother, Yasu Sugiyama of Hilo; sisters, Lillian (Melvin) Tamaye of Hilo, Elaine (Ronald) Tomita of Clayton, California, Frances Inouye of Renton, Washington; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Manuel Feliciano, Jr
Manuel “Boy” Molina Feliciano, Jr., 72, of Hilo died Mar. 21 at the Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a housekeeper at Arc of Hilo. Private services. He was preceded in death by parents, Manuel and Juanita Feliciano of Hakalau; brother, Alfred Antonio; sisters, Marjorie Soto, Beatrice Santiago. Survived by sister, Lita Feliciano Molcilio; numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Edward Reeves
Edward Franklin Reeves, 80, of Mountain View died Mar. 23 at the Hilo Medical Center. Born in Salina, Kansas, he was a retired certified meat cutter. Private services. Survived by daughters, Susan Ann Williamson of Springfield, Illinois, Theresa Marie Cherrier of Naples, Florida, Katherine Jane Reeves of Mountain View, Nancy Joann Maurer of Springfield, Illinois, Elizabeth Ann Calcara of Springfield, Illinois; mother of his children, Ann DeMichael of Springfield, Illinois, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kaiya Garcia
Kaiya Pomaikaiokalani Garcia, 25, of Hilo, died March 24, 2023. Born June 8, 1997 in Hilo. She worked in Hilo at Jamba Juice, Walmart, and Master Care. A Celebration Of Life will be held from 2:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. on Friday, May 12, 2023 at the Hawaiian Paradise Park Activity Center, 15-1570 Maku’u Dr., Keaau, HI 96749. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by significant other, Cygie Kamali’i; mother, Shana (Jason) Melendez; father, Nicholas (Jean) Garcia, grandmother, Harolyn Pavao; great-grandmother, Marilyn Willet; sisters, Kalia Epineisar, Jaysha Pavao, Keisha Moniz; brothers, Jason Johnson, Kyle Reyes; nieces, nephews, aunties, uncles, and cousins.
Patrick Carion
Patrick Luiz Carion, 91, of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii died April 1, 2023 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Shanghai, China on January 7, 1932, he was a produce manager at Safeway Store. No services are planned. He is survived by his wife, Helena Carion and son, Michael (Nicole) Carion, all of Kailua-Kona; brother, Francis Carion of Walnut Creek, CA.; sister, Gabriella Shaw of Pacifica, Ca.; 2 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary