Lydia Erlinda Barcelo
Lydia Erlinda Barcelo, 78, of Kailua-Kona, formerly of Ewa Plantation, Oahu, died March 23 at home. Born in Ewa Plantation, she was a retired hair salon owner/operator. Private celebration of life at a later date. Survived by husband, Donald “Buddy” Barcelo of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Bronwyn (Kaniela) Camacho of Kailua-Kona and Savanna (David) Delovio-Naldoza of Hilo; son, Michael Park-Barcelo of Ocean View; sisters, Annie Ferren and Marlene Leslie of Kailua-Kona, Leatrice (Gary) Moniz of Mililani, Oahu; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews.
Sandra Louise Brewster
Sandra Louise Brewster, 78, of Pahoa died March 20 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Detroit, she was a retired paralegal. Private services. Survived by son, Chris Holm of Pahoa; daughter, Kelly Fleming of Maryland; two grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Paul Kanaina Kaelemakule Caitano Jr.
Paul Kanaina Kaelemakule Caitano Jr., 67, of Hilo died March 29 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. He owned Paul’s Home Restorations and was retired from Qualified Painting Service. Service by invitation April 12 at Homelani Memorial Park. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Yvonne Caitano of Hilo; brothers, Duane Caitano of Germany, Jeffrey (Rose) Carter and Brett “Bradah” (Jill) Carter of Oahu; sisters, Janice “Iwalani” (Steve) Brawner of Illinois, Irene Fujita, Catherine “Lulu” Stevens and Michelle (Nolan) Martines of Hilo; children, Paul III of Hilo, Kelley of Oahu and Kristen of Nevada; mother-in-law, Marie Benevides of Hilo; stepchildren, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangemente by Homelani Memorial Park.
Tisina “Na” Fifita
Tisina “Na” Fifita, 56, of Hakalau died March 28 at home. Born in Tonga, he was a landscape laborer for Imua Landscaping Co., worked in construction and as a truck driver on the mainland. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday (April 10) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Honomu Ward, 28-3534 Honomu Lane. Funeral service at noon. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by brother, Lois Halisi Fifita of Tonga; sister, Tuli Tupola of Tonga; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Benny “Ben” Guting
Benny “Ben” Guting, 70, of Pepeekeo died March 3 at home. Born in Wahiawa, Oahu, he was an Arc of Hilo maintenance crewman, Mr. K’s Recycle and Redemption Center forklift operator member of the First Assembly of God Church in Pepeekeo and National Guard veteran. Visitation noon-1 p.m. Tuesday (April 15) at First Assembly of God Church, 28-1104 Old Mamalahoa Highway in Pepeekeo. Memorial service 1 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Call Lissa Laybourn at (808) 987-7913 for more info. Survived by siblings, Cici Bellamy, Anita Shramm, Lissa Laybourn, Kathy Shope, Tina Abrue, Claudio “Junior” Guting and Kealoha Kelekolio; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Benjamin Tadashi Masutomi
Benjamin Tadashi Masutomi, 92, of Hilo died Feb. 20 at Legacy of Hilo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Captain Cook, he was a retired certified public accountant, member of Church of the Holy Cross, 2-10 and Swingers golf clubs, Lehua Jaycees, Rotary Club of South Hilo and a U.S. Army veteran. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by children, Leora (Jerry) Sunada of Los Angeles, Dean Masutomi of Hilo and Daniel (Camille) Masutomi of Honolulu; sisters, Mary Katayama of Kona and Vivian “Sue” Orozco of Mesa, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Doris Masutomi of Kona; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Harold Koichi Kaneshiro
Harold Koichi Kaneshiro, 87, of Pahala died March 6 at a private care home on Oahu. Born in Koloa, Kauai, he was a mechanic for the former Aloha Airlines, member of Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church and U.S. Army veteran. Graveside committal service and burial of his cremated remains 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, at Homelani Memorial Park. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Dustin James O’Toole
Dustin James O’Toole, 56, of Hilo died March 16 in Hilo. Born in California, he was a cook and a member of Big Island Church of Christ. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Sunday (April 13) at Kolekole Gulch Park. Casual attire. Survived by daughter, Ashely Vannatta-O’Toole of Kailua-Kona; son, Hunter O’Toole of Hilo; father, Edward O’Toole of Iowa. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Peter John Ehlich
Peter John Ehlich, 74, of Hilo died March 27 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in New York, he was a retired therapist for the Department of Veterans Affairs, board of directors member of Crime Stoppers and U.S. Army Vietnam War-era veteran. Service with military honors 11:30 a.m. Tuesday (April 15) at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Inurnment to follow. Survived by daughter, Stacey Ehlich of Arizona. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Allison “Al”
Nalani Calhoun
Allison “Al” Nalani Calhoun, 55, of Keaau died April 2 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker and team mom for the Keaau High School Cougars softball team the past 11 years. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Tuesday (April 15) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 6 p.m. Cremation to follow. Celebration of life at a later date. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by husband, Mark Calhoun; daughters, Marissa (Michante), Caitlyn (Jake) and Britney (Makana); parents, John and Nadine Medeiros; siblings, Michael (Elesia), Lisa (Manno), Eric (Leandra), Sandy and Wendy; three grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Chiyoko Nakamura
Chiyoko Nakamura, 105, of Hilo died March 15 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Pepeekeo, she was a retired registered nurse and member of Church of the Holy Cross. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sons, David Nakamura and Wayne Nakamura of Hilo; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kevin Sterling
Kevin Sterling, 64, of Hawaii Island died March 30. No known family members. Survivors are asked to call Ballard Family Mortuary-Hilo at (808) 935-8445.
