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Gregoria Della
Gregoria “Oyang” Domingo Della, 85, of Hilo died Aug. 13, 2015. Born in the Philippines, she was a retired fruit packer for Tropical Hawaiian Products and member of the Holy Rosary Church in Keaau.
Friends may call at 5 p.m. Aug. 27 at Ballard Family Mortuary- Hilo for a 6 p.m. service. Friends may also call at 8 a.m. Aug. 28 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo for a 10 a.m. service. Burial follows at 11 a.m. at Homelani Memorial Park and Cemetery.
She is survived by daughters, Marlen (Elpidio) Ulep of Keaau, Neda (Alvaro) Cabanting of Lanai; brother, Faustino Domingo of Keaau; sisters, Natividad Dait of Keaau, Consuela Domingo, Feliza Curdy and Maxima Domingo, all of Philippines; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Geraldine Ziats
Geraldine “Gerri” Ziats, 89, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 14, 2015, at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale. Born March 12, 1926, in Indianapolis, she was a homemaker and member of the Salvation Army Kona Corps Church.
Friends may call at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 27 at the Salvation Army Kona Corps Church in Kailua-Kona for a 10 a.m. service followed by burial in the Hawi County Cemetery. Family requests casual attire be worn
She is survived by son, John Michael (Bonnie) Ziats of Indiana; daughters, Linda (Robert) Hodgin of Florida, Shirley Ziats of Delaware, Carolyn (James) Hartfield of Texas, Michelle Evans of Kailua-Kona; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Barney Santiago
Barney “Uncle B” Michael Santiago, 62, of Hilo, died Aug. 15, 2015, at Hilo Medical Center. Born March 4, 1953, in Kohala, he was a retired control operator for Hawaii Electric Light Co., former plant worker and truck driver for Hilo Coast Processing Co. and coach for Good Times Softball Team.
Friends may call at 5 p.m. Aug. 28 at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo for a 6 p.m. service. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Aug. 29 at Richardson Beach Park. Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by sons, Travis (Charis) Santiago, Justin (Joyce) Santiago; daughters, Chelsea (Gavin) Pamarang, Vanessa (Nolan) Agliam; father, Frank Santiago Sr.; brothers, Frank Santiago Jr., Steven (Lydia) Santiago; eight grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
LaVerne Ah Ching
LaVerne Healani Kealoha Ah Ching, 83, of Honokaa died Aug. 12, 2015, at home. Born May 26, 1932, on Kukaiau Ranch, she was homemaker and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Honokaa Ward.
Friends may call at 8 a.m. Aug. 29 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Honokaa for an 11 a.m. service. Family requests aloha attire be worn. Flowers are optional. Private cremation will be held at a later date.
She is survived by sons, Melvin Ah Ching Jr. of Honolulu and Randal Ah Ching of Las Vegas; daughter, Sandra (Patrick Prieto) Ah Ching of Honokaa; one grandchild; hanai sister, Verna Mae Branco of Hilo; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Hedy Alvarado
Hedy Zyna Tamamoto Alvarado, 50, of Hilo died July 24, 2015, at the Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Facility. She was born in Honolulu.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. Aug. 29 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 10:30 celebration of her life. Scattering of ashes will follow. Family requests casual attire be worn.
She is survived by parents, Shinsuke and Rose Tamamoto of Hilo; brothers, William Mathewson, Raymond Mathewson, both of Honolulu, Jason (Yvette) Tamamoto of Salem, Ore.; sisters, Yvonne Mathewson, Verna Iliwaalani, bothof Hilo; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.