Catalina “Marcy” Cabasa
Catalina “Marcy” Cabasa, 85, of Hilo died Jan. 23, at Straub Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in the Philippines, she was a social worker for the state and devout member of The Church of God in Hilo. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 7, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Committal service noon at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Burial to follow. Survived by daughter, Joy (Van) Reyes of Hilo; sons, Joe (Michelle) Cabasa of Keaau and Chris (Brandy) Cabasa of Aiea, Oahu; hanai daughter, Sandra Cordeiro of Kalapana; sister-in-law, Josephina Cabanas of Kailua-Kona; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mercilies “Mercy” Priego Viernes
Mercilies “Mercy” Priego Viernes, 88, of Keaau died Jan. 22 at home. Born in Hilo, she was an accountant for Spud’s and Young Laundry Dry Cleaners, assistant Chef for Waimea Falls Park and past member of Hawaii Ballroom Dancing Association, East Hawaii Chapter. Visitation 2-3 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial services at 3 p.m. Survived by daughters, Melinda (Augie) Dias, Joreen (Belden) Dulan, Maejean “Tita” Viernes, Joselynn (Bob) Krause and Mia (Jim) Dorr; five grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; hanai grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Orlando Ildefonso Laurente Dameg
Orlando Ildefonso Laurente Dameg, 80, of Keaau, died Jan. 29 at home. Born in Santa, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, he was a juice processor for the former Ka‘u Agribusiness. Visitation 8:30-10 a.m. Friday, March 8, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Veronica Dameg of Keaau; sons, Nelson Dameg and Roland Dameg of Keaau, Randy (Kaulana) Dameg of Olaa; stepbrother, Edward (Maggie) Martinez of Pahala; stepsisters, Dolores (Chucky) Oliveira of Hilo and Loretta Naboa of Milolii; two grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mina Viritua Sr.
Mina Viritua Sr., 66, of Hilo died Feb. 4. Born on Oahu, he was a retired certified mechanic. Visitation 1-2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Ballard Family Mortuary Hilo Chapel. Service at 2 p.m. Survived by wife, Mamie Mahina Viritua; sons, Yamina (Krystal) Kalili and Tearo Viritua of Hilo, Tuhe Viritua of Guam, Matahi Viritua and Mina (Chelsie Mae) Viritua Jr. of Hilo; brothers, Tu Viritua Jr. and Hana Viritua Sr. of Hilo; sisters, Elaray “Pinky” Navarro and Neria Ann Viritua of Oahu; 10 grandchildren; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Veronica Claire Koizumi
Veronica Claire Koizumi, 80, of Hilo, formerly of Honolulu, died Feb. 3 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, she was the retired owner of the former Hale Inu Sports Bar and had worked at the former Green Door. No services. Survived by children, Carleen Haunani Medeiros, Sidney (Doreen) Medeiros, Melissa (Mike) Alidon and Jerry Koizumi Sr. of Hilo; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
