Harold Sueoka
Harold Sueoka, 73, of Hilo died July 5, 2014, at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, he retired as an auto mechanic.
Friends may call at 10 a.m. Aug. 30 at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home in Hilo for an 11 a.m. service.
He is survived by sisters, Marian (Henry) Hamada of Kauai, Doris Kimura of Hilo; uncles, Yoshito Nishioka of Mililani, Oahu, and Russell Brunk of Maryland; aunts Carolyn Saito of Aiea, Oahu, and Chiharu Sasaki of California; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
Federico Rivera
Federico Salvador Rivera, 69, of Kapaau died Aug. 1, 2014, at his residence. Born June 9, 1945, in Nueva Ecija, Philippines, he was a paniolo and retired as a ranch maintenance man for Boteilho Enterprises.
Friends may call at 8 a.m. Aug. 30 at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church in Hawi for a 10 a.m. service. Burial will be at Valley of the Temples in Kaneohe, Oahu. The family requests casual attire worn be worn.
He is survived by wife, Gaudelia Rivera; son, Fernando (Ofelia Pagala) Rivera, both of Kapaau; daughters, Gemma (Thomas) Lau and Gladis (Bryan) Simpson, both of Oahu; mother, Florentina Rivera of the Philippines; brother, Aniceto (Estelita) Rivera of the Philippines; sisters, Domingga (Domeng) Dumayag, Fortunata (Nestor) Rotaquio, Erlinda (Fred) Solomon, Josephine (Lamberto) Fernandez, and Marlyn (Ronald) Sarmenta, all of the Philippines; three grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary and Valley of the Temples.
Evangeline Utrera
Evangeline Utrera, 50, of Kailua-Kona died July 22, 2014, at her residence. Born Dec. 30, 1963, in Naravacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, she was a stock clerk at Walmart and a member of the Catholic Church.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 29 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Holualoa for a wake service. Friends may also call at 8 a.m. Aug. 30 at the church for a 10 a.m. service. Burial will be at Kona Memorial Park. The family requests casual attire be worn.
She is survived by husband, Melvin Utrera; daughter, Erica Utrera; son, Deion Utrera; father, Tomas Cabico, all of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Rene (Zenaida) Cabico of Waimea, Jose (Alejandria) Cabico of Waimea, George (Lilibeth) Cabico of Kailua-Kona, and Arnold (Roxane) Cabico of Waimea; numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jane Ota
Jane Kiyoko Ota, 90, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 14, 2014, at Kona Community Hospital. Born July 31, 1924, in Honolulu, she was a homemaker and member of Community of Christ Church and Na Kupuna O West Hawaii.
A private service will be held at a later date.
She is survived by sons, Robert (Diane) Ota of Ellensburg, Wash., Steve Ota of California; daughters, Cindy Adams of Dallas, Texas, Jeri (Rudy) Espiritu of Kailua-Kona, Gay Mukai of Hilo; 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Wilda Hodgins
Wilda Alquist Hodgins, 99, of Kailua-Kona died July 28, 2014, at her residence. Born Oct. 18, 1914, in Thompson, Iowa, she was a homemaker, a former registered nurse and a volunteer with various charities.
Friends may call at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 13 at Christ Church Episcopal in Kealakekua for a service. Light refreshments will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Church Episcopal or Kona Community Hospital Foundation.
She is survived by son, Aka (Pearlie) Hodgins of Kaunakakai, Maui; daughters, Mary (Jim) Higgins of Puuanahulu, Hannah Hodgins of Captain Cook; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Calvin Nago
Calvin “Fats” Isao Nago, 59, of Hilo died Aug. 18, 2014, at Hilo Medical Center. Born Dec. 29, 1954, he was an engineering supervisor for Kona Coast Resort and a member of the Carpenters Union Local 745.
Friends may call at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 23 at Glad Tidings Church in Hilo for a service. Scattering of ashes will follow at Honolii Beach Park. Online condolences may be posted at homelanimemorialpark.com
He is survived by son, Ryan Nago of Hilo; daughter, Sandi Ann Nago of Captain Cook; sister, Charlene (Ronnie) Merritt of Hilo; brothers, Terrance (Jean) Nago, Aaron (Edith) Kaneshiro, both of Hilo; three grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Earl Duarte
Earl Michael Duarte, 65, of Hilo died July 18, 2014, at the Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Facility. Born Oct. 21, 1948, in Honolulu, he was a security guard and U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
A committal service will be held at a later date on Oahu.
He is survived by daughters, Michelle Duarte of Keaau, Rochelle (Gregory) Wagner of Hilo and Earllyn (Renfred) Jardine of Kurtistown; three grandchildren; brothers, Henry (Kathleen) Duarte Jr. of Honolulu and Howard (Yvonne) Duarte of Ohio; sisters, Gwendolyn Hensley of Texas and Penny Geter of New Jersey; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jean Stene
Jean Spear Stene, 83, of Keauhou, also of San Diego, Calif., died Aug. 7, 2014, at home. Born April 7, 1931, in Thomaston, Maine, she was a lawyer and a U.S. Navy veteran.
A private memorial will be held.
She is survived by daughter, Elisa (Marjorie Abel) Stene of Keauhou; son, Eric Stene of San Diego; brother, Jack Spear of Cushing, Maine.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.