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Elton Kalei Batalona

Elton Kalei Batalona, 62, of Pahoa died Dec. 8, 2025 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a photographer for Reed and Jay Photography, construction worker for Wilcox Construction, handyman, member of the former Family Christian Center, U.S. Army veteran and ocean lover. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at Connect Point Church. Celebration of life at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by girlfriend, Susan Cahill; children, Tressa (Nano Kim) Batalona and Tiras Batalona; siblings, Alfred Batalona Jr., Elroy Batalona and Amanda Batalona; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

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Perfecta Carlos Garcia

Perfecta Carlos Garcia, 100, of Pahala died Jan. 25 at Ka‘u Hospital. Born in 91直播, she was a farm worker for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. Visitation 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, March 5, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at noon. Cremation to follow. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by daughters, Laura Baruz of California, Charlene C. Carlos of Waimea and Coravel (Cameron) Barnes of Honolulu; brother, Mariano Carlos of Honolulu; sisters, Leonora Peters of California, Magdalena McClung of Texas and Trinidad Aderinto of Pahala; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Michael Peter Jervis Sr.

Michael Peter Jervis Sr., 76, of Hilo died Jan. 18 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired counselor at Hilo High School and fisherman. Private services held. No flowers. Survived by wife, Aileen Jervis of Hilo; children, Michael (Kristin) Jervis Jr of Hacienda Heights, Calif., Regan Jervis of San Diego and Malia Jervis of Hilo; sister, Valerie (Russell) Nakao of Mountain View; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Catalina “Cathy” Igarta Ramos

Catalina “Cathy” Igarta Ramos, 48, of Keaau died Jan. 22 in Hilo. Born in Laoag City, Philippines, she was a produce vendor at Hilo Farmers Market and previously worked at Big Island Candies. Visitation starting at 4 p.m. Sunday (March 1) with wake service to follow at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. White attire requested. Survived by husband, Robert Ferdinand Ramos of Keaau; daughters, Diana Kate Ramos and Shaneille Ramos of Keaau; mother, Josefina Alegre; sibings, Aquino Pastor, Floredeliza Alegre Igarta, Alfonso Alegre Igarta and Brigido Alegre Igarta; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Raymond “Uncle Jr.” Sayno Rodrigues Jr.

Raymond “Uncle Jr.” Sayno Rodrigues Jr., 92, of Hilo, died Feb. 10 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, 91直播. He was a retired mechanic for 91直播 Equipment and Nick’s Garage and a U.S. Marine Corps Korean War veteran. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday (Mar. 6) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial service 11:30 a.m., 91直播 Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Aloha attire. Survived by children, Raymond (Laura) Rodrigues III and Gregory John (Lynn) Rodrigues of Hilo, Ryan (Dennett) Rodrigues of Lanai; hanai brother, Clement (Julie) Chang of Pahala; sister-in-law, Kathy Morse of Wyoming; caregiver, Cora Diverson of Hilo; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Rone Tatoa Stinnett

Rone Tatoa Stinnett, 59, of Pahoa died Jan. 26 at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, Calif. She was a teachers aide at the 91直播 Academy of Arts and Science. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Friday (Feb. 27) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Keaau. Service 11 a.m.-noon. Survived by husband, George Tibau Stinnett; sons, Ernest Stinnett of Las Vegas, William Stinnett, Babera Stinnett and Tatoa Stinnett of Pahoa; daughters, Deanna Stinnett Marea and Aroiti Stinnett of Pahoa; brother, Teia Teurubaba of Kiribati. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.