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Christino “Tino” Paul Caravalho
Christino “Tino” Paul Caravalho, 77, of Keaau died Oct. 6 at home. Born in Kohala, he was a retired landscaper for Paukea Bay Ranch and previously was a laborer for Kohala Plantation, nursery worker in the Cooling Plant in Waimea and logger/woodchipper for Capital Woodchipper Co. in Hamakua. Celebration of life 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at Keokea Beach Park in Kapaau. Survived by wife, Leona Maxine Moniz Caravalho of Keaau; children, Christino Caravalho Jr., Shaltan (Carla-Mae) Caravalho, Ryan Caravalho, Wade (Maribeth) Caravalho, Ian (Maylyn) Caravalho and Nevaeh Caravalho; siblings, Nora Fernandez of Waimea, Julio (Elaine) Fernandez and Oligaro Galo Fernandez of Kohala, Ernest Caravalho and Dora Perreira of Waimea; 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Diana Nabarro
Diana Nabarro, 83, of Hilo died Nov. 8 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired housekeeper and stock clerk for Macy’s and the former Liberty House, a former janitor at St. Joseph School and former maintenance worker at C.W. Maintenance. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the chapel. Prayer service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by children, Carylee (Mark Ramos) Nabarro, Royden “Baba” (Barbette) Nabarro and Hazel (Mitchell Arruda) Nabarro of Hilo, Carling “Bull” (Sharilyn) Nabarro Jr. of Honolulu; brother, Charles (Lori) McNicoll Jr. of Hilo; sister, Minerva Kaaua of Hilo; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Everett R. Kaisen
Everett R. Kaisen, 75, of Hilo died Oct. 28 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Home in Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a retired electrician, partner in a local business and member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1186 and Tenrikyo Kilauea Hilo Church. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sister, Elaine Uyetake of Kaneohe, Oahu; nephews, nieces, cousins, an uncle and an aunt. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Diane Lynn Rebuldela
Diane Lynn Rebuldela, 71, of Hilo died Oct. 30 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, she was a retired certified nursing assistant for the former Hilo Medical Center, home health aide and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Inurnment service 11:30 a.m. Monday (Dec. 9) at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by children, Royden (Angela) Rebuldela and Tricia (Sean) Phelan of Hilo; sister, Rosemarie (Rodney) Alfonso of Honokaa; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Curtis James Malia
Curtis James Malia, 74, of Hilo died Nov. 7 at Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired Hawaii Police Department radio dispatcher, former disc jockey for KPUA Radio and the former KIPA Radio, U.S. Air Force veteran, member of Glad Tidings Church and loving husband, father and grandfather. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at Glad Tidings Church in Hilo. Celebration of life service at 10 a.m. Urn committal service 11:30 a.m. at East Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion, with inurnment to follow at the veterans cemetery columbarium. Survived by son, Christopher “Chris” Malia and family of Massachusetts; stepsons, Solomon Farmer, Ossain Farmer, Wren K. Evans and their families; brothers in-law, Geoffrey and Christopher; 12 grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Nohea Michael Huddleston
Nohea Michael Huddleston, 59 of Hilo, formerly of Kihei, Maui, died Sept. 9 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a member of Iron Workers Union Local 625 and president of No Cry Babies Motorcycle Club. Assemble for a bike run at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo. Depart the civic at 10 a.m. bound for Laupahoepohe Point Park, where a celebration of life will happen from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Food vendors/trucks available with a percentage of proceeds go to daughter, Makana. Water and soft drinks are provided. Bring your own adult beverages, tents, chairs, tables, etc. Survived by daughter, Makanamaikalanikealohapoinaloe “Makana” Huddleston of Hawaii; stepdaughter, Morgan (Brandon Machado) Montibon; stepson: Keli‘i (Kaleonahelani) Montibon; brothers, Kimo (Stephanie) Huddleston of San Diego, Keoki (Wailana Purdy-Kaai) Huddleston of Maui and Kahale (Melanie) Huddleston of Hilo; sister, Lehuanani (Pouono) Hafoka-Huddleston of Maui; two grandsons; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Roberta Costales
Roberta Costales, 91, of Hilo died Oct. 24 in Hilo. Born in Hilo, she retired from Hawaiian Tel and then devoted her time and energy helping at Sports Line. Visitation 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire; no koden (monetary gifts). Memorial donations to a charity of your choice. Survived by son, Stanley (Merle) Costales Jr. of Hilo; daughter, Jody Brown of San Diego; brother, Norbert (Cathy) Correia of Hilo; three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; an aunt, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
