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David Kamalani
David “The Sarge” “Mac” Mekelanaopuaonalani Kamalani, 89, of Waimea, died Aug. 3, 2015, at Hale Hoola Hamakua. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired solo bike police sergeant with Honolulu Police Department, a World War II Army veteran, member of the Waimea 2nd Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the X-Solo Bike Club.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. Aug. 19 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for an 11 a.m. combined memorial service for him and his wife, Maude, who died in 2012. The family requests aloha attire be worn and that flowers be omitted.
He is survived by son, David (Kiyoko) Kamalani of Kula, Maui; daughters, Alva Kamalani of Waimea, Danielle (Fred) Kamalani-Patoc of Honolulu; seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Toribio Andres
Toribio Agmata Andres, 72, of Hilo died July 22, 2015, at Hilo Medical Center. Born Jan. 19, 1943, in the Philippines, he was a vegetable farmer and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo, Filipino Catholic Club and Senior Citizens Club.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. Aug. 21 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 10:30 a.m. service. Burial is at 1 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park (Lehua section). Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by wife, Felicidad Andres of Hilo; stepdaughters, Brenda (Vernon Sr.) Basque of Keaau, Priscilla (Steve Mendez) Gacusan of Hilo; stepsons, Nelson Gacusan of Hilo, Froilan (Leimomi) Gacusan Jr. of Keaau; two grandchildren; numerous relatives.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Florence Ha
Florence Shizuko Ha, 91, of Hilo died Aug. 5, 2015, at Hilo Medical Center. Born Oct. 3, 1923, in Hawaii, she was a banana farm worker.
Friends may call at 6 p.m. Aug. 21 at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo for a 7 p.m. service. Family requests casual attire be worn and no flowers.
She is survived by sons, Richard (June) Ha and Kenneth (Sandy) Ha, both of Hilo, Guy (Vada) Ha of Virginia; daughter, Leilani (Dennis) Vierra of Hilo; brothers, Robert (Gwen) Higa of Honolulu, William (Lillian) Higa of Las Vegas; sister, Rose Higa of Salt Lake City; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Daniel Urban
Daniel Luczon Urban, 92, of Captain Cook died Aug. 9, 2015, at his residence. Born Dec. 8, 1922, in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, he was a coffee farmer, yardman at the former Keauhou Beach Hotel, dishwasher at the former Kona Inn Hotel and member of the “Sakada” and St. Michael’s Filipino Catholic Club and the Filipino Organization of Kona.
Friends may call at an all-night vigil starting at 5 p.m. Aug. 21 at the family’s residence at 75-5737 Kalawa St. in Kailua-Kona; prayer service at 6 p.m. Friends may also call at 8 a.m. Aug. 22 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kailua-Kona for a 10 a.m. Mass. Entombment will follow at Kona Memorial Park Mausoleum in Holualoa. Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by son, Tante (Tellie) Urban of Kahului, Maui; daughter, Donna (Daniel) Urban-Higuchi of Captain Cook; sister, Lucia Pagador of the Philippines; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Rosaline DeCosta
Rosaline “Rosey” Theresa DeCosta, 72, of Hilo died July 21, 2015, at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born Oct. 17, 1942, in Laupahoehoe, she was a housewife and member of the Kohala Puerto Rican Social Club.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. Aug. 22 at Dodo Mortuary chapel, Hilo, for a 10 a.m. prayer service. Burial follows at Alae Cemetery, Section K. Family requests casual attire be worn.
She is survived by son, Raymond DeCosta Jr. of Honolulu; daughters, Monica (Wesley) Ignacio and Roslyn (Michael Sr.) Varize, both of Paauilo, Elena Stuard of Hilo; brother, Federico (June) Agcalon Jr. of Glenwood; sisters, Frances Elizares of Hilo and Victoria Ramos of California; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one aunt; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.