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Wendell Louis Cypriano
Wendell Louis Cypriano, 81, of Keaau died July 14 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honokaa, he was director of Parts and Service department at Kamaaina Motors and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Survived by wife, Rosalinda R. Cypriano of Keaau; sons, Louis (Lorna) Cypriano and Mark (Dale Okamura) Cypriano; stepson, Lawrence Spivey; brothers, Stanley (Beverly) Cypriano and Dwayne (Tammi) Cypriano of Honokaa; sister, Edna Gomes of Honokaa; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Edgar Rigunay Tagorda
Edgar Rigunay Tagorda, 68, of Pepeekeo died June 28 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur, Phillippines, he was a retired mechanical and construction engineer for AJ&P in Saudi Arabia, Okuhara and Associates, Yamada and Sons, Subaru telescope, TM Designers, Mitsunaga, M&E Pacific and state Highways Division, and general contractor for his business, KJT construction. He was also a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Monday (Aug. 5) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. All-night vigil follows at the family home in Pepeekeo. Visitation again 9-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Casual attire. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Survived by wife, Marieta Tagorda of Hilo; daughter, Krystle Tagorda of Sacramento, Calif.; mother, Restituta (Ernesto Sr.) Tagorda; brothers, Generoso (Cresencia) Tagorda, Laurence (Leticia) Tagorda, Richard (Joyce) Tagorda and Dr. Ernesto (Dr. Glenda) Tagorda Jr.; sisters, Josefina (Rodolfo) Perez and Henedine (Hector) Bermudez; brother-in-law, Oscar (Helen) Jaramillo; sisters-in-law, Corazon (Wilfredo) Prestosa, Francisca (John) Church and Nancy (Rudy) Jaramillo; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Debra “Debbie” Miyeko (Kozuki) Nakaji
Debra “Debbie” Miyeko (Kozuki) Nakaji, 71, of Papaikou died July 8 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, she was a retired director of Services for Seniors, teacher at Hilo Community School for Adults member of Hilo High School Foundation and Waiakea Baptist Bible Church, where she was the church secretary, chair of the Women’s Mission and a member of the pastor’s search committee. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Waiakea Baptist Bible Church, 400 Lama St. in Hilo. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Albert Nakaji of Papaikou; sisters, Grace (Greg) Yoshida and Lisa (Chris) Flaherty of Hilo; brother-in-law, Glenn Furuya of Honolulu; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Constance “Baby
Aulani” Aulani Pua
Constance “Baby Aulani” Aulani Pua, 79, of Keei Beach died July 6 at home. Born in Kealakekua, she was a housemaid at Kona Inn and the former Kona Surf, a baker at Kona Bakery, former owner of Capp’s Drive In, security officer at Kona Community Hospital and the Department of Human Services and member of the Ahahui Kaahumanu Society, Na Wahine O Kamehameha, Kahikolu Congregational Church and American Legion Women’s Auxilary. Celebration of life was held at Honaunau Rodeo Grounds on July 23. Survived by children, Stephanie “Kahealani” (Herman) Kihe of Ocean View, Meloney “Kelani” (Bud) Kawaauhau of Captain Cook, Donald “Braddah” (Chrissy) Pua Jr. of Keei, Corinna “Uilani” Estabilio of Kainaliu, Tessie (Pe‘a Sr.) Uulopa of Hookena and Thomas (Adriana) Pua of Keei; 28 grandchildren and 60 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ginny Price
Ginny Price, 76, of Ocean View died July 23. Born in Renton, Wash., she was a retired property manager. Survived by husband, Garrett Price; daughters Ashley Potts of California and Amy White of Colorado; brothers, Dick Brautigam and Doug Brautigam of Washington state. Arrangements by Dignity Memorial.
Darlene Piilani Cabagbag
Darlene Piilani Cabagbag, 70, of Kailua-Kona died July 6 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a mail sorter at Neninq. No services. Survived by children, Charla-Jean Montoya of Oahu, Esther Hokulani McAngus of Washington, Chris Cabagbag and Rachel Wallace of Oregon; sister, Eunice Kanae of Kona; brothers, David Hoopai of Honolulu and Samuel Hoopai of Hilo; nine grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Cynthia Baji
Cynthia Baji, 59, of Ka‘u died June 10 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in North Kona, she was an educational assistant at Naalehu School and pastor for Big Island Remnant Ministries in Ka‘u. Celebration of life 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 17, at Kauahaao Congregational Church, 95-1642 Pinao St. in Waiohinu. Survived by husband, Wade K. Baji Sr. of Ka‘u; sons, Wade (Allison) K. Baji Jr. and Marshall K. Baji of Ka‘u; daughters, Debbie K. Baji and Hulali R. Baji of Ka‘u; father, Lot (Alice) Kawaauhau Sr. of Ka‘u; brothers, Lot Kawaauhau Jr. and Scotty Kawaauhau; sisters, Christine Kawaauhau, Elizabeth Kaimiola, Clover (Dominic) Gouveia and Alice Gouveia; 11 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Beverly Ann Nau
Beverly Ann Nau, 66, of Keaau died July 22 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, she was a former certified nurses aide for Life Care Center of Hilo. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Paea Nau of Keaau; children, Tim Castro and William (Ashley) Nau of Arizona, Allyssa Nau of Keaau; siblings, Susan (Walter) Wehrsig and Dr. Boyd (Ann) Castro of Hilo; stepmother, Carlina Agbayani Castro of Hilo; three grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
