Carmen Martin
Carmen Buis Martin, 88, of Keauhou died Feb. 23, 2016, at Life Care Center of Kona. Born Dec. 13, 1927, in Illocos Sur, Philippines, she was a coffee farmer and member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church.
Friends may call at noon March 3 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kailua-Kona for a 2 p.m. Mass. The family requests casual attire.
She is survived by daughters, Luvimin Minda (Rodrigo) Jalandoni of Kealakekua, Zenaida (Romeo) Regis of California; sons, Liwanag (Remedios) Martin, Liberator (Marissa) Martin, Joseph (Laura) Martin, Jesus (Nenita) Martin, all of Kailua-Kona, Ferdinand Martin of Kealakekua, Rodrigo Martin of Pennsylvania; sisters, Leonida Dela Cruz, Gertrudis (Jimmy) Peralta, all of the Philippines; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Maggie Santiago
Maggie Clarisse Puuwaialoha Nakoa Santiago, 69, of Pahoa died Jan. 20, 2016, at the Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in South Dakota. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired baker at Hilo Union School and attended the Hawaiian Pentecostal Church in Honolulu.
Friends may call at noon March 4 at the Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 in Hilo for a service. The family requests casual attire be worn. Flowers are welcome.
She is survived by daughters, Leimomi (Todd) Russell of South Dakota, Raylyn (Ronald) Quesada, Lelyaundry (Jason) Kipilii, both of Keaau; sons, Kainoa (Lisa) Santiago of Ainaloa; son, David (Brigette) Santiago of Aloha Estates; hanai sons, Michael (Gloria) Santiago of Nanakuli, Oahu, Raymond (Cindy) Santiago III of Nanakuli, Oahu, Henry (Cindy) Santiago of Oahu, Timothy (Dayna) Santiago of Hilo; brothers, Buddy Nakoa, Edgar (Kay) Nakoa, both of Palolo, Oahu; sisters, Ipo Kahiamoe of Maui, Faith (Tony) Distajo of Aiea, Oahu; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mary Baptiste
Mary “Blondie” Kealoha Baptiste, 94, of Mountain View died Feb. 18, 2016, at Hospice of Hilo’s Pohai Malama Facility. Born July 24, 1921, in Mountain View, she was a retired special education teacher’s aide for Hilo Union School and a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. March 4 at Dodo Mortuary chapel, Hilo for a 7 p.m. service. Visitation will continue from 9 to 10 a.m. March 5 at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Mountain View with a 10 a.m. Mass. Burial will follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire.
She is survived by son, Franklin Baptiste; daughter, Brenda Caravalho; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Julia Robertson, Anita Freitas, Linda Baptiste; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Clifford Kong
Clifford Yin Jon Kong, 90, of Hilo died Feb. 26, 2016, at his residence. Born Sept. 25, 1925, in Honolulu, he retired as vice president of Hawaii National Bank, was an Air Force Veteran during World War II, member of the Masonic Fraternity of the Evans Lodge No. 524 in Evanston, Ill. and distinguished member of the Mid-Pacific Country Club in Honolulu.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. March 4 at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 in Hilo for a service. Casual attire is requested.
He is survived by wife, Sharon Kong of Hilo; sons, Thomas (Michele) Kong of Deltona, Fla., James (Tina) Kong of Torrance, Calif., Charles Kong of Walnut, Cali.; daughters, Deborah (Jonathan) Patterson of Las Vegas, Mary (Jose) Vazquez of Fredericksburg, Va.; stepson, Eugene (Francine) Nunes of Honolulu; stepdaughter, Cynthia (Michael) Nunes Thomas of Hilo; sister, Annette (Gordon) Liu of Honolulu; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Alice Tavares
Alice Pua “Poochie” Tavares, 60, of Hilo died Feb. 10, 2016, at Hilo Medical Center. Born Nov. 30, 1955, in Hilo, she was a homemaker and member of the New Hope Hilo Church, Kailana Canoe Club and Wednesday Night Mix Bowling Club.
Friends may call at 5 p.m. March 3 at New Hope Hilo Church for a 7 p.m. service. Friends may also call at 9 a.m. March 4 at the church for an 11 a.m. service. Family requests casual attire. Flowers are welcome. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua Section.
She is survived by daughters, Puamaeole Anderson, Viane Tavares, Carrie Hoopii and Leiala-Pua (Scotty) Hoopii-Aloy, all of Hilo; son, Dennis (Angel Bishop) Tavares Jr. of Hilo; father, Rupert Tripp Sr. of Hilo; brother, Rupert (Adele) Tripp of Hilo; Nalani (Lloyd) Longakit, Bridget Wela (Marcia Aki) Tripp, Bernadine Kuulei (Willie) Garcia and Wendy (Milton) Waipa, all of Hilo, Janin (Brian) Iopa-Tripp of Las Vegas, Darlene (Ben) Casuga of Kailua-Kona; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; numerous cousin, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
Beverly Carvalho
Beverly Ann Carvalho, 64, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 10, 2016, at her residence. Born July 15, 1951, in Kealakekua, she was a community service worker for the Hawaii County Nutrition Program, co-owner of Upcountry Gardens, worked for Emma’s Flower Shop and was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. March 5 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kailua-Kona for an 11 a.m. Mass. The family requests casual attire be worn and flowers are welcome.
She is survived by son, Martin (Lani) Carvalho Jr., of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Michele (Dave Mayers) Carvalho of Kailua-Kona; mother, Leslie Duarte of Holualoa; brothers, William Duarte Jr., Allan (Ucila) Duarte, and Wayne Duarte, all of Holualoa; sisters, Judy Duarte of Holualoa, and Darlene Duarte of Hilo; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Colleen Ford
Colleen Elizabeth Ford, 55, of Kailua-Kona, died Feb. 17, 2016, at her residence. Born July 4, 1960, in Santa Monica, Calif., she was a merchandising operations manager for Macy’s Makalapua, a community service volunteer for Family Support Services of West Hawaii, Hawaii Island Food Bank and Relay for Life.
Services will be announced later. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of Kona, P.O. Box 4130, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745.
She is survived by husband, Ronald Ford of Kailua-Kona; mother, Joanne Spaulding of California; sisters, Karen (Jim) Drohan of New York, Maryjo Spaulding, Nancy Spaulding, both of California; caregiver, Jodi Hing of Kailua-Kona; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Mary Crowley
Mary Henderson Crowley, 83, died Dec. 3, 2015. Born Feb. 22, 1932, in Washington, D.C., she was a missionary to Japan, founded Big Island’s first K-12 Christian school, helped establish Henry Opukahaia school in Washington, D.C., served on the board of Leesburg Christian School and was a charter member of Believers Baptist Church in Leesburg, Va.
She is survived by husband, Dale Patrick Crowley; children, David Crowley, Sharon (Terry Overstreet), Grace Marie (Wayne Lantz), J.D. (Kim), Celeste (Steve Bailey), 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sister, Lois Merchant; brother, James Henderson.
Services were held in Virginia. Memorial gifts may be given to Leesburg Christian School.
Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home Cremation Service.
Judith Guavis
Judith Julia Guavis, 71, of Pahoa died Feb. 13, 2016. She was born Aug. 20, 1944, in Honolulu.
No services are planned.
She is survived by spouse, Albert White of Pahoa; daughters, Elizabeth Trinidad, Gina (Rudy) Arias, Raquel Freeman, Haunani (Greg) Kantarjian, all of California, Tracie (Sean) Asato, Hanna (Rene) Vargas, both of Mililani, Oahu; brother, Alvin Fermahin of New Hamshire; sister, Jennifer Manuel of Waipahu, Oahu; 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.
Elsie Kong
Elsie Hatsuko Thompson Kong, 99, of Hilo died Feb. 20, 2016, in Hilo. Born in Hilo, she was a retired clerk for the Hawaii County Department of Public Works.
Private services were held.
She is survived by brother, William Thompson; several nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mary Ramsey
Mary “Mamalou” Lou Ramsey, 84, of Milolii died Feb. 22, 2016, at her residence. Born June 13, 1931, in Punxsutawney, Penn., she was a homemaker and retired line supervisor for Memcor Corporation in Huntington, Ind.
Private service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of Kona, P.O. Box 4130, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96745.
She is survived by sons, Carl (Deborah) Ramsey of Milolii Mauka, Alex (Jackie) Ramsey of Huntington, Ind.; hanai daughter, Cindy Thompson of Knoxville, Tenn.; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.