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Gary Heard
Gary Thomas Heard, 70, of Hilo, HI passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2023 in Hilo. No services were held. He is survived by brothers, James Heard of Hilo, and Fred Eggers of Fayetteville, NY; sisters, Paulene Eggers of Liverpool, NY and Cindy Eggers of Marietta, GA. Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services
Ernest Louaillier
Ernest Noa Makaike Louaillier, 94, of Kealakekua, HI, died March 3, 2023 in Volcano, Hawaii. He was born on September 2, 1928.He is survived by wife, Midge Louaillier; sons Michael Kamakani Maka’ike, Jonathan Noa (Danielle) Maka’ike and Larrio Anthony Kahekili Ursua; daughters, Nora Wahneui (Allen) Battiest, Carolyn Leilani Apana, Agnes Leimomi (Kalani) Joseph and Midge Nahelehau (Bryce) Louaillier; son-in-law, Greg Calleja; daughter-in-law, Ramona Makaike; brothers, Wallace Makaike, Thomas Noa and Clifford Louaillier; sisters, Donna Louaillier and Mignonne Cummings; 28 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, and 23 great-great Grandchildren. Private gathering to be held. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com
Dorothy Saxby
Dorothy May Saxby, 90, of Kurtistown, passed peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2023 at her home Born April 15, 1932, in Kuranda, Queensland, Australia; she was a retired Office Manager for Puna Certified Nursey, Inc. Friends may call on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Visitation from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Memorial Services at 3 p.m. Family requests no flowers. Preceeded in death, Norman J. Saxby and daughter, Laureen Saxby She is survived by son, Malcolm (Rosemarie) Saxby of Kurtistown; 2 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Shirley Enoki
Shirley Setsuyo Enoki, 86, of Hilo, Hawaii, died March 14, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Hilo, and retired from the County of Hawaii Legislative Auditor’s Office as an Administrative Assistant. She was a member of the Hilo Meishoin Buddhist Temple. Private services held. On-line condolences at dodomortuary.com. She is survived by son, Terence Enoki of Hilo; daughters, Vivian (Daryn) Arai of Hilo and Karen Lee Enoki of Hilo; sister, Miyoko Ogata of Honolulu; grandson, Mark Akine of Hilo; great-grandson, Drew Akine of Hilo; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Nellie Davis
Nellie Salmo Davis, 42, of Naalehu, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Seattle, Washington, born on November 2, 1980, in Pahala; she was a teacher at Naalehu Elementary School and a member of the Naalehu Sacred Heart Catholic Church. An all-night vigil will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023, from 5 p.m. Friends may call on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Naalehu Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Visitation from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Celebration of Mass at 10 a.m. Burial at the Naalehu Community Cemetery. She is survived by spouse, Edward “Kahula” Davis, III of Naalehu; Children, Shyne Davis, Kamalea Davis, Koko Davis and Kahula Davis of Naalehu; brothers, Cliff Salmo and Guy Salmo of Naalehu; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kahilihiwa Kipapa
Kahilihiwa Ka’aukai Kipapa, 78, of Kula, Maui died Mar. 25 at the Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a tour bus driver for Maui Island Tours, member of the Royal Order Na Wahine O Kamehameha, Ahahui Ka’ahumanu and Hale O Na Alii. Visitation from 9-11 a.m. Monday (April 17, 2023) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; funeral service at 11. Cremation to follow. A celebration of her life will take place from 9-2 p.m. Thursday (April 20, 2023) at the Hale Nanea Club House in Kahului, Maui. Scattering of ashes to take place at 11 a.m. Sunday (April 23, 2023) at Uncle Robert’s Awa Bar in Kalapana; Casual attire. Survived by children, Vivian A. Figueroa of Honolulu, James “Kimo” (Mary Ann) C. Figueroa, Jr. of Honolulu, Tinamarie C. Figueroa of Honolulu, Kuki Kivi of Maui, Cindy K.K.L. Figueroa of Maui, Kaneala (Sanoe) Kipapa of Kula; sister, Violenda (Jon) Kipapa Nakahara of Honolulu; 39 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Albert Canitberos, Jr
Albert Canitberos, Jr., 70, of Kaohe, South Kona, Hawaii died April 4, 2023 at his residence. Born in Honolulu, on May 21, 1952, he worked for the state of Hawaii’s Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS). He was a member of the Honaunau Head Hunters Motorcycle Club (HHH); former assistant coach for Kona Marlins football and baseball, Honaunau Athletic Club and member of the Keoua Canoe Club. He is survived by his wife, Shirlene Cantiberos; son, Kainoa Cantiberos and daughter, Nunu Arsenault, all of Kaohe.; brother, Andrew (Sheila) Cantiberos of Kona; sisters, Losana Minor of Las Vegas, NV., Charlene (Brian) Cantiberos Hirata of Las Vegas, NV., Denise (Gregory) Cantiberos Fadem of Kailua Kona and Kathleen Cantiberos Gouveia of Las Vegas, NV numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Services are pending. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.