Abrigail “Abbie”
Louise Silva Calina
Abrigail “Abbie” Louise Silva Calina, 93, of Pepeekeo died April 27 in Hilo. She was a community volunteer and leader, past president of International Association of Professional Secretaries International-Hilo Chapter, Immaculate Heart of Mary women’s rosary devotion and Filipino Women’s club, eucharistic minister for the sick and homebound, seniors volunteer and leader and elections poll worker in Pepeekeo. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Monday, May 11, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Papaikou. Eulogy at 9:30 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. Lunch to follow. Survived by children, Ivy Mae (Craig) Sadamoto of Ainako, Helen Gail (George) Carter of Pepeekeo, and Tristan Paul (Shonnie) of Waiakea Uka; siblings, Avery Silva-Tabuniar of Hilo and Rita Joyner of North Carolina; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Natividad “Naty” Saplan Lodivero
Natividad “Naty” Saplan Lodivero, 83, of Naalehu, died May 1, 2026, at home. Born Sept. 29, 1942, in Telbang, Camiling, Tarlac, Philippines, she was a retired macadamia nut picker for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company, also worked for Mac Farms and member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Naalehu. All-night vigil from 2 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the family residence in Naalehu. Cremation to follow. Survived by husband, Domingo Lodivero; children, Ronnie (Crystal) Lodivero, Regina (Michael) Wipperman, Rowena (Jimmy) Nickolas, Ramil (Bernaliza) Lodivero, Ricky (Michelle) Lodivero, Randy (Melissa) Lodivero; brother, Manuel (Angelita) Saplan; 16 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Doris Hisae Takimoto
Doris Hisae Takimoto, 92, of Hilo died April 18 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired field office coordinator for the former Hilo Coast Processing and Mauna Kea Sugar companies and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and Kamana Senior Center. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by daughters, Jeri (Edward Denton) Takimoto of Iowa and Beryl (Galen) Kannarr of Texas; sisters, Jane Young of Honolulu, Carole Wild of California, Violet Hirao of Oahu, Kay Kobata of Pepeekeo and Gail (Lawrence) Ahuna of Hilo; sister-in-law, Mae Takatani of Maryland; seven grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
