Obituaries: 8-19-16

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Adelina Shigaki

Adelina “Nina” Kaleihanohano Bailado Shigaki, 78, of Paauilo died Aug. 13, 2016, at home. Born June 11, 1938, in Kalopa, she was a retired sales clerk for the Waikoloa Beach golf course, a former sales clerk for Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and a former bus driver.

Friends may call at 5 p.m. Aug. 24 at Dodo Mortuary chapel, Hilo for a 6 p.m. service. Casual attire and no flowers.

She is survived by sons, Ira (Marilyn) Shigaki of Paauilo, Ivan Shigaki of Honolulu, Oahu; daughter, Heidi Shigaki of Las Vegas; sisters, Rose Eugenio of Maui, Dorothy Leong of Honolulu, Cecelia (Harry) Plekavic of Chicago; brothers, Cris (Lorraine) Bailado of Hilo, Joe Keomalu of Honolulu; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

Antonio Helliangao

Antonio “Tony” Helliangao, 80, of Hilo died Aug. 9, 2016, at Hilo Medical Center. Born June 27, 1936, in Ka’u, he was a retired equipment operator for the County Public Works – Highway Maintenance Division, a U.S. Army veteran and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo.

Private services will be held at a later date.

He is survived by wife, Evelyn Helliangao; sons, Kevin (Shanna Kamanu) Helliangao, Grant (Leslie) Helliangao and Nicolas Helliangao; daughter, Lureen (Michael) Komoda; brother, Albert (Itoe) Helliangao; sisters, Patsy Asejo and Beatrice (Gilbert) Ganzagan; six grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.