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Editha Clarizza Lopez Reyes

Editha Clarizza Lopez Reyes, 52, of Kailua-Kona died May 4 2025, at Kona Community Hospital in Kealakekua. Born in Isabela Angadanan, Philippines, she was a hostess at Kona Inn restaurant, cashier at Kona Airport’s gift shop and owner of Angel’s Cleaning Business. Visitation 8-9 a.m., Friday, June 27, at Lifewater Church in Kealakekua. Funeral service at 9 a.m. Burial at noon in Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by husband, Erwin Reyes of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Christy Rabang of Seattle and Crystal Rabang of Los Vegas; son, Christopher Rabang of Las Vegas; mother, Esther Lopez (Michael) King of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Wilson (Annafe) Lopez of Kailua-Kona, Agustin Jr. (Ellen) Lopez of Oahu and Marlon Lopez of Seattle; sisters, Wilma Lopez of Seattle and Jan (Kupono) Kaluna of Waikoloa; eight grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Bonifacia “Aunty Bonnie” Mamhot Aceret

Bonifacia “Aunty Bonnie” Mamhot Aceret, 87, of Hilo died March at home. Born and raised in Hakalau, she was a retired teller for Finance Factors, operator for the former 91Ö±²¥an Telephone Co., taught music keyboard and choir at Kamana Senior Center and was a member of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (June 21) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life service at 10 a.m. Casual aloha attire. Survived by sons, Eulalio “Lio” (Nadine) Aceret Jr. and Emery Aceret of Hilo, Ellison (Tay) Aceret of Keaau; sister, Josephine Yokoyama of Hilo; brother, Benjamin Mamhot of Hilo; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Alfred “Pabi” Pabilona Jr

Alfred “Pabi” Pabilona Jr., 71, of Pepeekeo died June 5 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a greenskeeper for Hualalai Landscaping and mechanic and laborer for the former Pepeekeo Sugar Co. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Sunday (June 29) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by son, Alfred Elika Gumpfer-Pabilona of Pepeekeo; mother, Matalia “Bessie” Pabilona of Pepeekeo; brother, Bradley Pabilona of Molokai; sister, Zenda (Andrew Bisset) Pabilona of Hilo; cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

John “Buddy” Alvin Souza

John “Buddy” Alvin Souza, 79, of Pepeekeo died April 27 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, He was part of the Hilo 91Ö±²¥an Hotel kitchen crew, U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran, and member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, its Young Men’s Institute and 91Ö±²¥ Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Thursday (June 26) at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at 91Ö±²¥ Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by companion, Donna Johnson-Elayyan; hanai children, Ed (Jen Anzalone) Johnson, Jennifer (Shannon) Asejo, Camillia (Ikaika Quarre) Elayyan and Haneen Elayyan; seven grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Dolores Constancia Whaley

Dolores Constancia Whaley, 90, of Honokaa died May 26 at home. Born in Paauhau, she was a retired registered nurse and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday (June 28) at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Mass at 10 a.m. Committal service 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 30, at 91Ö±²¥ Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion in Hilo. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by sons, Michael (Debbie) Whaley of Mississippi and Wesley (Cy) Whaley of Honokaa; daughters, Laurine C. (Michael) De Rego and Jamie (Stephen De Luz) Whaley of Honokaa; brother, Jaime (Hiroko) Mexia of Kaneohe, Oahu; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Rudy Awan On Ai, Sr

Rudy Awan On Ai, Sr., 87, of Kailua-Kona died June 8 in Sacramento, Calif. Born in Hilo, 91Ö±²¥, he was a retired computer technician for the former Sprint Telecommunications and U.S. Air Force veteran. Graveside service 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, at West 91Ö±²¥ Veterans Cemetery in Kailua-Kona. Casual aloha attire. Survived by wife, Drue Ai of Kailua-Kona; son, Rudy Ai Jr. of Lockeford, Calif.; daughters, Denise Ai Blaufus of Lodi, Calif., and Darlene Ai of Kailua-Kona; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Cherokee Memorial Park and Funeral 91Ö±²¥ and Dodo Mortuary.

Mabel Norma Arruda Meyer Jernstrom

Mabel Norma Arruda Meyer Jernstrom, 86, of Hilo died June 8 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired curator at Wailoa Art Center. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by children, Suzette (Tommy) Cossey of Honolulu, Kerry Meyer of Hilo, Gregory (Akiko) Meyer of Osaka, Japan and Monica Meyer of Hilo; sisters, Miriam (Joven) Quirit of Pepeekeo, Carol (Norman) Cabreira of Washington and Elaine Cheeks of Oklahoma; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Alice Takeko Yonemitsu

Alice Takeko Yonemitsu, 94, of Naalehu died May 20 at home. Born in Waiohinu, she was a retired teacher for Pahala and Naalehu elementary schools and member of Naalehu Hongwanji Mission. Private services. No koden (monetary gifts). Memorial donations to 91Ö±²¥ Care Choices or ‘O Ka‘u Kakou. Survived by husband, Iwao Yonemitsu of Naalehu; children, Lori (Vernon Jay) Yonemitsu of Kirkland, Wash., Todd (Didi Marquez) Yonemitsu of Seattle, Donn (Jadine) Yonemitsu of Kalopa and Hope Yonemitsu of Naalehu; brother, James (Dianne) Taise of Nipomo, Calif.; sister, Nancy (Richard) Kado of Kapolei, Oahu; brother-in-law, Ralph Watanabe of Pearl City, Oahu; sister-in-law, Loretta Taise of Pearl City, Oahu; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.