Obituaries for October 14

Alan Alvarez

Alan Alvarez, 64, of Pahoa, died Aug. 30 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a construction supervisor for a private construction company and a U.S. Army veteran. Visitation 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 21, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at noon. Urn burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Survived by wife, Barbara Jean Alvarez of Pahoa; daughters, Chential (Robert) Santos, Dione (Jesse) Pacheco, Alexis (Kawehi) Alvarez and Phoebe Aila of Pahoa; sons, Alec (Brittany) Alvarez, Tyrel Andrews and Edward Williams of Pahoa; hanai children, Junior K. Santiago Jr. and Bobo James Souza Asuncion; brothers, Fernando Alvarez, William Alvarez, Anthony Alvarez, Wayne “Cody” (Annie) Alvarez of Hilo, Charles (Viola) Bargas and Wilbur Alvarez; sisters, Mildred Alvarez of Hilo, Irene (Bully) Flores of Pahoa, Caroline (Salvador) Lamelas of New Mexico, Joanna (Lyndell) Alvarez-Logan, Renee (Rocky) Abadilla and Darlene (Chico) Marrero; abundant grandchildren and great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.

Joseph Marquiz

Joseph “Joe” Marquiz, 75, of North Kohala died July 1 in Hilo. Born in North Kohala, he was a retired mechanic at Mauna Lani Golf. Celebration of life luncheon at noon Saturday, Oct. 21, at Keokea Beach Park. Survived by sons, Lawrence (Nohea) Kauka of Kohala, Sheldon “Shelboy” (Kapua) Marquiz of Kauai and Joseph “JR” Marquiz Jr. of Kohala; brothers, Richard (Leta) Marquez of Kohala, Able (Linda) Marquez of Honokaa and Calvin (Fran) Marquez of Kohala; sister in-law, Pam Marquez of Kohala; grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Deborah Osaki

Deborah “Deb” Mitsue Osaki, 64, of Hilo died Sept. 10 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, she was retired and a member of Kamana Elderly Program. Visitation 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by siblings, Lynnete (Felix) Mercado of Honolulu, Malcolm Osaki of Hilo and Iris Osaki of Honolulu; two nieces and a nephew. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Tomoyo Horihata

Tomoyo “Joyce” Horihata, 97, of Hilo died Sept. 22 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. employee and member of Hilo Armory Badminton Club. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Graveside urn committal service to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Ronald Pacheco and Donald Pacheco of Hilo, Roy Horihata of Honolulu; daughter-in-law, Jo Ann Pacheco of Hilo; brother, Dr. Roy Matsumoto of Honolulu; sisters, Ellen Nakasone of Honolulu, Betty (Dr. Neil) Nunokawa of Maui and June (Ronald) Spain of Honolulu; brother-in-law, Edward Oshiro of Honolulu; 10 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Stanley Oshiro

Stanley “Tosh” Teruo Oshiro, 76, of Las Vegas, passed away Sept. 16. Born in Honoka‘a, he was a staff sergeant with the U.S. Air Force and worked 40 years with Hawaiian Airlines until his retirement. Celebration of life to be held 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19 at Waimea Community Center, 65-1260 Kawaihae Rd., Kamuela. He is survived by daughters, Leslie Hokoana (Evan), Patricia Santiago (Mike), and Pamela Vande Walle (George); son, PJ Oshiro (Chandy); brothers, Roy Oshiro (Emily), Paul Oshiro, and Eddie Oshiro; sister, Janice Maratas and seven grandchildren.

Robert Blas

Robert “Bobby” Lee Blas, 77, of Keaau, died on Sept. 20 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired construction worker and laborer, a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and member of the Koa Puna Motorcyle Club. Private services held. Survived by, wife, Junelle Blas of Keaau; daughter, Pamela (Thomas Tom, III) Blas Tom of Keaau; grandson, Gavin Baptiste of Keaau; brothers, Francis (Beverly) Blas of Keaau, Eusebio Blas of Volcano and Phillip Blas of Keaau; sister, Blossom (Dana) Rice of California; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.

Patricia Culbertson

Patricia “Patty” Lynn Culbertson nee Waddell, 64, of Waikoloa, died Aug. 28 under hospice care at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, she worked for Hawaii Experiences booking boat tours. Scattering of ashes ceremony to be announced. Contact Sandy Richert jr1485mj@gmail.com or (808)345-2120 for details. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by sons, David James Culbertson (Rose Sasaki) of Waikoloa and Brian Michael of Waikoloa; sister, Sandy (Miki Bell) Richert of Waimea; brother Tony Waddell of Tampa, Florida; two grandchildren and two hanai grandchildren.

Noah Kawaiola Fuller

Noah Kawaiola Fuller, Jr., infant, of Hilo, died on Sept. 27 at Hilo Medical Center. No services. Survived by parents, Noah Fuller and Iliahokuli’ili’i Hoopii of Hilo; grandparents, Alfred and Joanne Fuller of Hilo and Dennis and Brenza Hoopii of Kaneohe, Oahu; great-grandparents, Sylvia Young of Waipahu, Oahu, Alfred and Iwalani Fuller of Pasco, Washington &Emeleta Hoopii of Kaneohe, Oahu; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.

Jennifer Lamm

Jennifer Ann Lamm, 47, of Honokaa, died Sept. 14 in Hilo. Born in Amarillo, Texas, she worked as a waitress and in the hospitality industry. Services to be held at a later date. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughter, Maddison Fujimoto, parents, Calvin and Janice Groneman, sister, Paula Barnett, brothers, Chris (Kristina) Lamm and Homer Groneman; sisters, Angela Edward and Crystal Olguin, sister Margarite Groneman; and many nieces and nephews and cousins.

Lovena Helekahi

Pastor Lovena “Lovey” Kealohanui Tolentino Helekahi, 73, of Keaau, died on Sept. 1 in Hilo. She was born in Hana, Maui. Celebration of life was held Sept. 29 at Hana Bay Beach Park. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by children, Zaneta Snow Kehaulani (Lamona) Shintani, Christopher John (Tanya) Helekahi, Roger Elwood Kamakanaokalani Helekahi, Fawn Sherie Kukunaokala Helekahi, Kealohanui Lovena Tolentino Helekahi, and Kawaiikeolamauloa Helekahi; brothers, Clarence Hiu and Jonathan(Ruth Ann) Tolentino; sister, Miriam Ann Smith; 14 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.

Cathy Ann Savitsky

Cathy Ann Savitsky “The Plant Lady” died on Sept. 15 at her home in Ocean View. She was born in New York, New York. She is survived by her mother, her brother &sister now residing in South Carolina. In lieu of a service, Cathy requested that you consider giving small regular amounts to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be posted on www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Services provided by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Chieko Oishi

Chieko S. Oishi, 99, of Hilo, died Aug. 29 at private care home in Hilo. Born in Paauilo, she was retired and a member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and Buddhist Women’s Association. Private services held. Family requests no monetary gifts or flowers. She is survived by children, Francis (Jane) Oishi and Kathleen Lum of Honolulu, Gary Oishi of Hilo; brother, Seiichi (Mitzi) Sako of Hilo; two grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Joshua Andrade

Joshua Kyle Kulanakila Andrade, 29, of Pahoa, died Sept. 3 in Hilo. He worked at Hilo Medical Center. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by fiance, Tee Cortez; parents, Joseph and Sandra Lehua Andrade III; brother Joseph Andrade IV and three children with another child on the way.

Kenneth Bragdon

Kenneth Ellis Bragdon, 61, of Mountain View, died Sept. 23 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Kansas, he was a graphic artist and graduate of the University of Kansas. He is survived by partner, Vincent Mansapit of Mountain View; father, Jerry E. Bragdon of Hilo; 3 aunts, 5 uncles and many cousins. Celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.