Kyle Arellano
Kyle Arellano, 29, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 24 on Oahu. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Kona Hongwanji Social Hall, 81-6630 91直播 Belt Rd. in Kealakekua. Celebration of life service at 11 a.m. Lunch to follow, provided by the Arellano ‘ohana. Survived by his baby, Honi-Luna; grandmother, Erlinda Tababa-Arellano; mother, MaryGen Ramos; sister, Kayla Arellano; partner, Keoni Arellano; uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Oahu Mortuary and Dodo Mortuary.
Amy Emiko Ban
Amy Emiko Ban, 91, of Hilo died Dec. 29 at home. Born in Olaa, she was a retired cashier for the former Standard Market and the former Sure Save Super Markets and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and Buddhist Women’s Association, Naniakea Street Community Association, and Boy Scouts of America. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Online condolences: www.dodomortuary.com. Survived by sons, Richard (June) Ban of Hilo and Michael (Jennifer Chiemi) Ban of Wailuku, Maui; brother, Douglas (Corinne) Higa of Honolulu; sister, Tomie Higa of Honolulu; four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Elizabeth “Liz” Marie Tom Benson
Elizabeth “Liz” Marie Tom Benson, 67, of Hilo died Feb. 7 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a social studies and U.S. History teacher at Hilo High School who held numerous other educational posts in her career. Visitation 7-8:45 a.m. Thursday (Feb. 19) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Celebration of life at 8:45 a.m. Memorial Mass at 9:30 a.m. Survived by daughter, Emma Malama Chong-Sang of Hilo; brothers, Paul Tom of Honolulu and Timothy Tom of California; sister, Frances Tom of California; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Junedale Anelalani Keala
Junedale Anelalani Keala, 50, of Waimea died Jan. 13 at Kona Community Hospital in Kealakekua. She was a commercial properties building maintenance worker. Services at a later date. Survived by father, James Keala of Waimea; sisters, Jamie Brooks of Fresno, Calif., Joyce Keala of Waimea and Noniponimoi Keala-Putnam of Kailua, Oahu; two nieces; grandnieces and grandnephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Frank John Ochmann
Frank John Ochmann, 75, of Kailua‑Kona died Jan. 9 in Hilo. He was a retired U.S. Navy Vietnam War-era veteran. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at La‘i ‘Opua 2020. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome; no koden (monetary gifts) or memorial contributions. Survived by daughters, Tammy Lee Worthy of Portland, Ore., Bernadette Luces Cabiles of Las Vegas and Regina Luces Allen of Savannah, Ga.; siblings, Frances Debina of Kailua‑Kona, Robert Ochmann of Ewa Beach, Oahu, Teri Chun of Hilo, Billy Ochmann of Kailua‑Kona, and their spouses; nine grandchildren and five great‑grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Bruce Douglas Petrovic
Bruce Douglas Petrovic, 75, of Ocean View died Jan. 29 at Kona Community Hospital in Kealakekua. Born on Mare Island, Vallejo, Calif., he was general manager of a construction company and a past Rotary club president. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday, April 19 at Kahaluu Beach Park Pavilion. Survived by spouse, Kym Dyal of Ocean View; daughter, Angela Herr of Washington; sons, Dylen Petrovic of California and William Petrovic of Ocean View; brothers, Kirk Petrovic of Alexandria, Va., and James Petrovic of Washington; sister, Debra Hager of South Carolina. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Clarence Kalani Waipa
Clarence Kalani Waipa, 83, of Hilo, died Jan. 5 at the Columbia Lutheran Nursing 91直播 in Seattle. Born in Hilo, he was a diesel mechanic for HT&T, boar hunter, 1960 graduate of Hilo High School and U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran. Celebration of life in Hilo in August. Survived by daughter, Danielle Waipa (Chris) Holing of Renton, Wash.; sister Yuk Lin Maile (Raymond) Carr of Kalapana; a granddaughter.
Patrick Glen De Sa
Patrick Glen De Sa, 76, of Hilo died Dec. 31 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, 91直播 and was a retired plumber with De Sa Plumbing. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 21) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by fiancée, Nadine Taylor of Hilo; sons, Damien (Sheila) De Sa of Honolulu, Tracy (Michelle) De Sa of Mountain View and Brandon (Grace) De Sa of Honolulu; daughter, Jamie De Sa of Honolulu; hanai sons, Joel (Kaniu Ohia) Taylor of Hilo, Justin Nalimu of Escondido, Calif., and Jared Taylor of Honolulu; hanai daughter, Jewel (Legend Rasay Kaili) Taylor of Hilo; five grandchildren and two hanai grandchildren; an aunt; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Faith Nalani Kanaka‘ole
Faith Nalani Kanaka‘ole, 79, of Hilo died Jan. 3 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a fourth generation kumu hula for the Halau o Kekuhi, teaching more than 60 years. Services on Saturday (Feb. 21) at Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo. Aha ceremony at 10 a.m. Private burial later. Survived by sister, Pualani Kanaka‘ole Kanahele; husband, Sig Zane; son, Kuhao (Shae Kamakaala) Zane; two grandchildren plus hanai grandchildren; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Anacleto “Lito” Lahip Sr.
Anacleto “Lito” Lahip Sr., 83, of Hilo died Jan. 17. Born in Solsona, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a farmer, vendor at Kawaihae Farmers Market and worked for the former 91直播an Sugar Planters’ Association. Visitation 8-9 a.m. Friday (Feb. 20) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at 91直播lani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Francisca “Francing” Lahip of Hilo; children, Francelita (David Lum) Lahip of Kurtistown, Franelina (Jessie Dela Cruz) Lahip and Analyn Lahip of Hilo, Anacleto (Andrew) Harris of Seattle, Jessica Lahip (Erin Goya) of Hilo; sisters, Monica Tagaca of Hilo, Resurrection (Jose Rizal) Asuncion of Las Vegas and Josephina (James) Chow Hoy of Hilo; six grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Eileen Anohea Naboa
Eileen Anohea Naboa, 68, of Discovery Harbour died Jan. 26 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Waipahu, Oahu, she was a retired school food services manager for the state Department of Education. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life service at 11 a.m. Aloha attire. Survived by husband, Lambert Naboa of Discovery Harbour; sons, Patrick (Edana) Takahashi of Waipahu, Thomas Naboa of California and Julian (Aleisha) Naboa of Discovery Harbour; brothers, Bert (Marlene) Takahashi of Nanakuli, Oahu, and Melvin Takahashi of Waipahu; sisters, Nani (Wayne) Nouchi of Waipahu, Davette (Rick) Kawachi of San Diego and Hana (Robert) Cuba of Ewa Beach, Oahu; five grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; a hanai nephew; godchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lucille Alana Mew Lun Vesperas
Lucille Alana Mew Lun Vesperas, 80, of Hilo, died Jan. 18 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a member of Glad Tidings Church. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Funeral service at 5 p.m. Committal service at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the 91直播 Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Frank Vesperas of Hilo; son, Tyrone Vesperas of Hilo; daughter, Tyra Lee of Hilo; brothers, Solomon Kaluhikaua Jr. and Dennis (Freming) Michaels of Hilo; sister, Ellenmerle (Ron) Weber of Hilo; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
