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Eugene Tan
Eugene Tan, 97, of Keaau, died Oct. 17 at the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. Born in Leyte in the Philippines, he was a retired machinist at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Visitation to be held from 8-9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo, with Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at the East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife Maria Tan of Keaau; sons Michael Tan of Keaau and Dean (Janet) Tan of Lanai; mother-in-law Merlina Galarion of Keaau; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, a brother, sister, sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law in the Philippines, and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Rhodora Tabasa Del Castillo
Rhodora Tabasa Del Castillo, 84, of Kapaau, died Oct. 18 at Hale Hoola in Honokaa. Born in Carmen Cebu in the Philippines, she was a certified nursing assistant. No services. Survived by daughter Gui Le Giok (Romula) Enojardo; son Gui Wilfred Del Castillo; brothers Amelio Del Castillo and Manuel Del Castillo; sisters Pilar Cantos and Maria Celia Almeria; and one grandson. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
William (Bill) Ku’ualoha Rosehill
William (Bill) Ku’ualoha Rosehill, 73, of Kailua-Kona died on Oct. 16. Born in Honolulu, he worked as a forestry and natural resources manager for Bishop Estate and was a Kahuna Kukulu Wa’a (Master of ancient canoe building) who built and designed canoes for 49 years. Private celebration of life held by family. Survived by companion, Margo Makanani of Kailua-Kona; children, Deanna Frazier (Vince) of Lake Wales, Fla.; Anuhea Sonognini (James) of Frostproof, Fla.; Lindsay Laua’e Rosehill (Bryan Hong) of Concord, Calif.; and Reid Rosehill (Christabelle Trinh) of Walnut Creek, Calif.; sisters, Lokelani Rosehill (Penfold Helepololei) of Moorpark, Calif., and Keahonui Rosehill (Steve Maresca) of Kailua and brother Walter Rosehill (Donna Rosehill) of Kailua; and 8 grandchildren. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Erenio “Ernie” Ortiz
Erenio “Ernie” Ortiz, 88, of Kailua-Kona died Oct. 13 at home. Born in Kealakekua, he worked at Kona Coffee Mill, Kona Airport Securitas, Kona Surf Resort security/maintenance and in construction. Service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at Honokahou Big Game Fishing Club house. Lunch to follow. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. Survived by sons, Alexander (Sherry) Ortiz of Kailua-Kona; Jeffery (Rose) Ortiz of Kailua-Kona; Leroy Ortiz of Kailua-Kona; daughters Beverly (Jeremiah) Sadumiano of Kailua-Kona; Janet (Felimon) Acorda of Kailua-Kona; sister, Genevieve Kuakahela of Kailua-Kona; along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchild. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Najha Crimzon Ray
Najha Crimzon Ray, 53, of Waimea died Sept. 5 at home. She was a teacher at Parker School, bookkeeper for the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra, an executive assistant for the Hawaii Leeward Planning Conference, loved her dogs and traveling. Private ceremony to be held. Survived by daughter, Madison Bartlett of Waimea; parents, John (Denise) and Marcia Ray of Waimea and sister, Margo Ray (Scott Yoell) of Waimea; and niece, nephew and friends. Arrangements by Cremation Services Of West Hawaii.
Alan Junichi Harada
Alan Junichi Harada, 72, of Holualoa died Oct. 18 at home. Born in Kealakekua, he worked in the hotel, construction, and airline industries, and served as a Lt. Col. in the U.S. Army Reserve. Service at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 with visitation at 8:30 a.m. at Kona Hongwanji Temple in Kealakekua. Survived by spouse, Sharon; sons, Scott (Jessica Hiraoka) Harada of Pearl City; Sheldon (Kaye) Harada of Waimea; daughters, Sharian (Aaron) Harada-Peck of Waimea; Shellie-Ann (Matthew Lougee) Harada of Holualoa; Sharla-Ann (Jesse) Houlding of Kailua-Kona; brother, Walter (Elaine) Harada of Oahu; sister Karen (Milton) Fuke of Hilo; numerous grandchildren and hanai grandchildren. Online condolences may be posted at www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Services provided by Ballard Family Mortuary, Kona.
Doris Tsuyuko Yanagi
Doris Tsuyuko Yanagi, 95, of Holualoa died Oct. 20 at home. Born in North Kona, she was the owner of Doris Place in Holualoa and a member of Daifukuji Soto Mission and Kahalu’u Kumiai. Private services. No koden (monetary gifts) or flowers. Survived by brother, Vernon Ota of Kaneohe, Oahu; sisters, Winifred Yamagata of Kealakekua; Sandra Ota of Holualoa; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Teresita “Lynn” Cadano Lopez
Teresita “Lynn” Cadano Lopez, 74, of Keaau died Sept. 15 at home. Born in Davao Del Norte, the Philippines, she was a seamstress. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Jocelo (Deitra) Lopez; Fernando (Sherlane) Lopez, Jr.; Allan (Charissa) Lopez of Keaau; Ivan (Jessica) Lopez of Mountain View; daughters, Erlyn (Brian) Lidey of Florida; Arlene (Ringo) Javier and Geraldine (Jason) Vierra of Keaau; brothers, Themestocles Embrado Cadano, Gerardo Embrado Cadano and Joel Embrado Cadano of the Philippines; sisters, Rosalina Cadano Simbajon, Editha Cadano Uyanguren, Candelaria Cadano Cordeta, Albina Cadano Rusaut, Genelita Cadano Ombana and Mercidita Cadano Orlanes of the Philippines; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Dionicio “Lolly” Ramos Jr.
Dionicio “Lolly” Ramos Jr., 89, of Hilo died Oct. 24 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Papaikou, he was a retired heavy equipment operator with the former Sonomura Contracting. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Funeral service to follow at 6 p.m. Committal service 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by son, Mark Ramos of Hilo; daughters, Renita (Dallas) Acosta of Kahului; Sandra Hunter of Texas; Donna Liggins of South Carolina; Linda (Pomai) Pokipala of Waimea; hanai daughters, Felicia Alves of Honolulu and Faye Kuheana of Hilo; step-daughters, Geraldine Jenkins of South Carolina, Celeste Alves of Honolulu and Myra (Michael) Sawyer of Virginia; sister, Lorraine (Robert) Medeiros of Papaikou; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and other relatives. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.