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Salome Cuevas Mariposa
Salome Cuevas Mariposa, 104, of Mountain View died Feb. 11 at home. Born in Negros Occidental, Philippines, she was a homemaker. Visitation 8-9 a.m. Thursday (April 11) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by son, Vicente (Asuncion) Alfajora of Negros Occidental, Philippines; daughter, Melca Tellio of Mountain View; nine grandchildren, two hanai grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Suzanne “Sue” Renee Meyers
Suzanne “Sue” Renee Meyers, 60, of Hilo died March 7 at home. Born in Honolulu, she was a homemaker and member of Living Waters Assembly of God church. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday, April 12, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 10 a.m. Aloha attire. Survived by husband, Oswald “Ozzie” Meyers; children, Crystalyn (Alva Luafalemana) Meyers, Oswald “Ozzie Boy” (Tara Luafalemana) Meyers Jr., Owen Meyers and Brandi (Kainoa Royston) Meyers; siblings, Sandra Smith, Cindy (Jimmy) Kobylanski, Julie (Kimo) Kinimaka, Kaleo (Jessica) Allado and Michael Allado; nine grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sitiveni Panela Pousima
Sitiveni Panela Pousima, 75, of Hilo died April 4 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Vava‘u, Tonga, he was a mason. All-night vigil from 6 p.m. Friday (April 12) at Hilo United Methodist Church. Graveside committal service 9:30 a.m. Saturday (April 13) at Alae Cemetery. Survived by wife, Ailini Pousima; children, Siu Ivahanoa Ngatuvai, Soko Peti Poleo, Hifoi Leva Tupou, Sione Pousima and Manaola Pousima; siblings, Siope Pousima, Fisiipeau Fetuu, Kalesita Anitema, Simoa Nau, Sepesi Pousima, Atela Vakaafi, Naioka Kuresa, Amasaia Pousima, Miki Pousima, Siu Alo and Nasalati Pousima; 22 grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Nemecio Batino Jr.
Nemecio Batino Jr., 87, of Paauilo died Feb. 28 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Puunene, he was an irrigation worker for the former Hamakua Sugar Co. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (April 13) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kukaiau County Cemetery. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by sons, Danny (Mona) Batino of Kohala, Landan (Tony) Batino of Vaccaville, Calif., Dino (Joanne) Batino and Timothy (Clynel) Batino of Paauilo; daughters, Verdean (Guy) Nirei and Lori (Kirk Aoki) Batino of Hilo; sisters, Antonia M. Villegas of Texas and Martina Marcelino of Paauilo; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Elizabeth Kaulananiole Kwai Ling Kataoka
Elizabeth Kaulananiole Kwai Ling Kataoka, 60, of Hilo died March 17 at home. Born in Hilo, she was co-owner of Kataoka Watercress Farm and Ku‘uiponani Fishing and a member of Keaukaha Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday (April 13) at the Hilo Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1373 Kilauea Ave. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Karl “Blackie” Kataoka of Hilo; son, Kelsen (Kau‘i Respicio) Kataoka of Hilo; daughter, Alyssa-Joy (Bradford Moniz) Kataoka of Pahoa; brothers, Ernest “Aaron” Akimseu of Utah, Terry (Theresa) Akimseu of Oregon, Gary (Cynthia) Akimseu, Larry (Brenda) Akimseu and Everett Akimseu of Hilo, Ernie (Serina) Akimseu of Washington state; sister, Sharon (Larry) Victorino of Hilo; brothers-in-law, Rodney Kekaualua Sr., Joseph Hekekia of Mountain View and Kurtis (Sharon) Kataoka of Hilo; sister-in-law, Kathy (Bert Macanas) Kataoka of Keaau; 11 grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Celerina “Sally” Esteban Namnama
Celerina “Sally” Esteban Namnama, 83, of Ainaloa died March 20 under hospice care in Hawaiian Paradise Park. Born in the Philippines, she was a retired registered nurse. Memorial Mass 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at Sacred Heart Church in Pahoa. Graveside service and urn burial to follow at 1 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park in Hilo. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughter, Sarah (Robert) Namnama Saria of Gold River, Calif.; son, Melvin (Mayra) Namnama of Hawaiian Paradise Park; brothers, Roger (Cora) Esteban, Del (Mercy) Esteban and Douglas Esteban of Honolulu; sister, Adele Alcones of Hollister, Calif.; five grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Gerald Rudolpho Tulang
Gerald Rudolpho Tulang, 81, of Hilo died Feb. 29 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, he was a retired power plant operator for Hawaii Electric Light Co., member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Company B 2nd Battalion 299th Infantry 29th Infantry Brigade, U.S. Army and National Guard Vietnam War veteran, member of Big Island National Guard Retiree Association and Anuenue fast pitch ball club, and former member of several kupuna softball teams. Visitation 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday (April 15) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 5:30 p.m. Visitation again 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday (April 16) at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Mass at 10 a.m. Committal service to follow at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Doreen C. Oshiro-Tulang of Hilo; sons, Lance “Brobbie” Tulang and Jarrett Tulang of Hilo, Craig (Danica) Shoji of Oahu; daughters, Carrie Lee Tulang of Kona, Sherrie (Abe Jr.) Mahuna of Hilo, Dawn Tulang of Maui and Joleen (Moe) Tun of Oahu; brothers, Michael (Julie) Tulang of Hilo and Dennis Tulang of Oahu; sister, Pamela Lyman of Hilo; 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and a great-great-grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Henry John Tavares Sr.
Henry John Tavares Sr., 85, of Hilo died March 9 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honokaa, he was a retired building construction inspector for the state Department of Accounting and General Services, superintendent for the former Hicks Homes and member of St Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 16 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Stella Gomes Tavares of Hilo; daughter-in-law, Michelle Tavares of Hilo; brother, George (Geraldine) Tavares Jr. of Papaaloa; sister, Velma (John Roy) Souza of Honokaa; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Simplicio Garcia Reynado Jr.
Simplicio Garcia Reynado Jr., 84, of Hilo died March 11 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Paco, Manila, Philippines. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 6 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Emilia Reynado of Hilo; children, Rosemarie (Aladino) Morata of the Philippines, Rogelio Reynado and Mayrose (Gerry) Tabije of Hilo, Rhea Reynado of the Philippines; sister, Elena (Alan) Wise of Las Vegas; three grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mercedes “Aunty Honey” Eva Fox
Mercedes “Aunty Honey” Eva Fox, 89, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 22 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. She was born in Pahoa. Visitation 10:30-11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at Laiopua 2020 Community Center, 74-5210 Keanalehu Dr. in Kailua-Kona. Celebration of life service at 11 a.m. Private scattering ashes at a later date. Survived by sons, Daniel (Lynn) Gomez, Paul Gomez and Terrence Gomez; daughters, Lucky (Sean) Hudman and Kuulei (Steven) Stalcup; sister, Vickie Mamac; 33 grandchildren, 80 great-grandchildren and 30 great-great grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.