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Rachel Gloria
(Andrade) Johansen
Rachel Gloria (Andrade) Johansen, 73, of Naalehu died Jan. 12 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Pahala, she was a homemaker, rancher and member and religious education teacher for Naalehu Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday (Mar. 1) at Naalehu Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Celebration of Life Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Richard Johansen of Naalehu; son, Tyler (Marie De Rego) Johansen of Naalehu; daughters, Morgan (Emil Spencer) Johansen and Tracey (Kalani DeCoito) Andrade of Naalehu, Julie (David) Santana of Hilo; brothers, Walter (MaryJane) Andrade of Naalehu and Gilbert Andrade Sr. of Pahala; sisters, Diane (Gary) Lumanlan of Hilo and Rhonda (Francis Agustin) Andrade of Pahala; sisters-in-law, Kapua Andrade and Jewel Andrade of Pahala; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Estrellita Daquep Alban
Estrellita Daquep Alban, 71, of Hilo died Feb. 10 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She worked at Pizza &Grill in Waikoloa and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Services held. Survived by children, Marites (Marlan) Aquino, Randy (Irene) Alban, Nick Lawrence (Emily) Alban, Eduardo (Nolie) Alban Jr. of Philippines and Lovelyn (Carlito) Miguel of Hilo; sisters, Leonila “Nelly” Guelguel of Keaau and Lorna (Robinson) Agdeppa of Hilo; brothers, Antonio (Laling) Daquep of Florida, Nestor (Lelis) Daquep and Ruben (Carol) Daquep of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Sheila Daquep of Paauilo and Evalyn Daquep of Pepeekeo; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ernest Joseph
Pauline Sr.
Ernest “The Sweetbread Man” Joseph Pauline Sr., 87, of Hilo died Feb. 17 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Honolulu, he owned the former Pauline’s Bakery in Hilo and was a member of the Ancient Order of Foresters Court Mauna Kea #8854, Portuguese Culture Club of Hilo and the former Native Sons and Daughters of Hawaii, and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. Visitation 9-9:45 a.m. Tuesday (Mar. 4) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua Section. Aloha attire. Survived by wife, LaVerne Q. Pauline of Hilo; children, Lynn Oylear-Shields of Oregon, Lisa (John) Spizzano of Hilo, Ernest (Michelle) Pauline Jr. of Tennessee and Elroy Pauline of Hilo; siblings, John (Emily) Pauline of Hilo, Rose (Junior Ah Hee) Rice of Hilo and Frances (Jim) Marcotte of Kansas; sister-in-law, Mollie Cohen of Tennessee; eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
John “Johnny”
Franklyn Gager
John “Johnny” Franklyn Gager, 86, of Volcano, formerly of Kaneohe, Oahu, died Dec. 16 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in California, he was a boilermaker. Celebration of life 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday (Mar. 1) at Reeds Bay/Ice Pond in Hilo. Survived by children, Valeria Leinaala (John) Wuscher, Frankie Gager, John Gager, Samuel (Momi) Gager and Gwendolyn Noe Gager; sibling, Linda (Joe) Oba; 13 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Teddy Ancheta Blas
Teddy Ancheta Blas, 70, of Papaikou, died Jan. 9 at home. Born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was retired from Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. Private services. Condolences to: P.O. Box 517. Papaikou, HI 96781. Survived by wife, Precy Blas of Papaikou; children, Ronald (Keri) Blas of Kailua-Kona, Mary Ann (Elias) Blas of Captain Cook and Richard (Kalyn) Blas of Phoenix; siblings, Leticia Guerrero, Rolando Blas and Erlinda Blas of Philippines; seven grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
William Johnston Enger
William Johnston Enger, 79, of Waikoloa died Jan. 22 at home. He was a retired Oakland, Calif., police officer, Kona charter boat captain, U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran and radio-controlled airplane and car enthusiast. Inurnment 11:30 a.m. Friday (Feb. 28) at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Celebration of life 1 p.m. at Kailua View Estates Pavilion. Survived by partner, Pamela Higgins of Waikoloa; daughter, Cynde Enger Vannatta of Kailua-Kona; son, William Christian Enger of Pensacola, Fla.; a grandson and 2 great-granddaughters. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii and Dodo Mortuary.
Daniel Hervacio
Doronio Sr.
Daniel Hervacio Doronio Sr., 76, of Kurtistown died Dec. 3 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Mana, Kauai, he was a retired lieutenant at Shell Oil Refinery. Private services will at a later date. Survived by sons, Daniel Doronio Jr. of Idaho, Steven (Faith) Coloma of Kurtistown and Kalani Adolfo of Ainaloa; daughters, Wendy (Frank) De Carvalho of Idaho and Cheyenne Doronio of Kurtistown; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandsons. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
