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Clayton William
Ioane Kua
Clayton William Ioane Kua, 71, of Hilo died Nov. 10 at Pali Momi Medical Center on Oahu. Born in Hilo, he was a speech and communications instructor at Hawaii Community College, former director of University of Hawaii at Hilo Alumni Relations, former theology and music teacher at St. Joseph High School, former pastoral associate with Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church, a founding of the musical group, Da Blahlas of Keaukaha, co-writer of the song “Hawai‘i 78,” worship leader at Hilo Missionary Church, former worship leader at Heritage Christian Fellowship and New Hope-Hilo, graduate of Hilo High School Class of 1971, with degrees from University of Hawaii at Hilo (B.A.), University of Hawaii at Manoa (M.Ed.) and Concordia University Saint Paul in Minnesota (M.A.). Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 14) at Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i William Charles Lunalilo Hale. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Pa‘ina 4 p.m. at Hawaiian Village in Keaukaha. Aloha attire. No flowers; lei welcome. Survived by wife, Margaret “Maggie” Kua of Hilo; sons, Nolan Kamiano Kua, Ioane Kua and Ryan (Thelma) Belcher of Hilo; daughters, Kessel (Eric Loo) Kua, Mahealani (Samson) Pouha and Heather (William) Lee of Hilo; brothers, Jonathan (Carol) Kua and Christopher Michael (Haunani) Kua of Hilo; sisters, Natalie Hanson and Beverly Kua of Hilo, Noleen (Howard Mendes) Kua-Mendes of Waikoloa, Crystal (Brian Bikle) Kua-Bikle of Pepeekeo and Kimberly (Russell Medeiros) Kua-Medeiros of Makakilo, Oahu; hanai sister, Melissa (Terence Nachor) Kua-Nachor of Waikoloa; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Gerald “Jerry”
Fred Alatan
Gerald “Jerry” Fred Alatan, 73, of Pepeekeo died Nov. 12 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a heavy equipment operator for the former Hilo Coast Processing Co. and former employee of Leonard Cardoza. Visitation 11:30 a.m.-noon Monday, Dec. 16, at the Alae Cemetery. Graveside committal service at noon. Casual attire. Survived by brothers, Michael Alatan of Honolulu and David Alatan of Hilo; sisters, Laura Fontes, Nancy (Arnold) Areola of Keaau, and Verna Alatan of Pepeekeo; brother-in-law, Ellsworth Fontes Sr. of Hilo; sister-in-law, Stephanie Clark of Hilo; aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Toribio “Papa”
“Tori” Sagucio
Toribio “Papa” “Tori” Sagucio, 89, of Hilo Oct. 26 at Straub Benioff Medical Center on Oahu. Born in Hilo, he was a retired state vector control inspector and supervisor and member of Keaau Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Visitation 4-6 p.m. today (Dec. 12) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 8:30-10 a.m. Friday (Dec. 13) at Keaau Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Rosalinda “Rose” Sagucio of Hilo; son, Earl (Jennifer) Sagucio of Ewa Beach, Oahu; daughters, Denise (Rick) Hirata and Agnes (Wayne) Yamauchi of Hilo; brothers, Steve Sagucio of Honolulu and Conrad Sagucio of Hilo; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
The Rev. Charolette “Mahgret” Puanani Mahi
The Rev. Charolette “Mahgret” Puanani Mahi, 77, of Hilo died Nov. 2 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a singer/entertainer, minister for Ke Ola Mau Loa Church in Waimea and retired from Verna’s Drive Inn and 7-Eleven. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 14) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Casual attire; flowers and lei welcome. Survived by sons, Bonnphrea “Bonn” “Ele” Mahi and Kelcey “Kalani” Mahi of Hilo; daughter, Bonnielea “Bonnie” Mahi of Hilo; brother, Charles “Charlie Boy” (Nanette) Mahi of Hilo; sister, Cindy (Simone Texeira) Mahi Rivera of Kauai; brother-in-law, Paul H. Murray of Hilo; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Rory Dean Pung
Rory Dean Pung, 64, of Honokaa died Oct. 11 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua in Honokaa. Born in Honokaa, he was a vocational employee at Brantley Center in Honokaa and member of The Arc of Kona. Celebration of life 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at Laupahoehoe Point Gym. Service at 11. Casual attire. Survived by siblings, Fierry (Gail Noeau) Pung of Ainaloa Estates, Darcy (Sherry) Pung of Honokaa, Richard (Greta) Pung of Hilo, Sammie (Carrie) Pung of Honokaa and Carmela (Stanley) Boteilho of Kalopa; sister-in-law, Donna Pung of Hilo; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Reginald “Reggie” Herbert Kamanu
Reginald “Reggie” Herbert Kamanu, 64, of Hawaiian Acres died Oct. 5 at home. Born in Honolulu, he worked at Doug’s Carpeting, Edwards and Sands Construction and Keaau Banana Plantation. Celebration of life 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 14) at Kalapana Mauna Kea First Hawaiian Congregational Church, 14-3502 Kahoolawe Rd. in Nanawale Estates. Burial 10-11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at Valley of the Temple Main Lawn in front of the chapel, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy. in Kaneohe, Oahu. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Barbara; daughter, Shantel Lehuanani (Stephan Bondaug); sons, Michael Kalani, Lance Keoki and James Kealoha (Sarah Jasper); mother, Gwendolyn Moura; sisters, Irene Tavares and Michelle Comer; brothers, Earl Reed, Glenn Machado, Garen Comer, David Comer and Myles Comer; brother-in-law, Kimo Davidson; sisters-in-law, Glenda Perkins and Tasi (Babette); three granddaughters; a nephew, two nieces, a grandniece and three grandnephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Eduardo “Hector” Rosete Tabuyo Sr.
Eduardo “Hector” Rosete Tabuyo Sr., 66, of Pahoa died Dec. 4 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a retired maintenance worker for Ashton Shores and former maintenance worker at Prince Kuhio Plaza. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service at 6 p.m. Graveside committal service 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua Section. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Cristeta “Cristy” Tabuyo of Pahoa; daughter, Hyamel (Raymundo R. Valdez) Tabuyo Valdez of San Antonio; son, Eduardo (Angela Gretchen Dayoan Tabuyo) Tabuyo Jr. of Pahoa; sister, Elena Tabuyo of Philippines; brothers, Alfonso (Natividad) Tabuyo of Keaau and Pancho (Clarita) Tabuyo of Philippines; sister-in-law, Teresa “Sonia” Tabuyo of Pahoa; a granddaughter and two grandsons. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kevin Acdal
Kevin Acdal, 59, of Honokaa died Nov. 30 at Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea. Born in Honokaa, he was the store director for Malama Market in Honokaa, accountant for T. Kaneshiro Store and Big Island Meat, member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Honokaa, high council for Kona Hawaii Stake and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. Visitation 5-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Honokaa. Visitation again 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at the church. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Clarita Acdal of Honokaa; sons, Jay ( Mahea Yurong) Hidaro Jr., of Kona, and Kevin Acdal Jr. of Tacoma, Wash.; daughters, Brendie (Kevin Yamasaki) Del Rosario of Kona, Ranelle Jardine of Honokaa and Kevanna Doolittle of Tacoma; brother, Zoilo (Nerissa) Acdal of Oahu; sisters, Sandra (Keith) Kaniho of Waimea and Manel (Miller) Castillo of Georgia; brother-in-law, Andy Oania Jr. of Kahului, Maui; sisters-in-law, Karen (Anthony) Reyes of Kihei, Maui, Valarie (Kenneth) Peters of Laupahoehoe and Milla Raquel of Waialua, Oahu; mother-in-law, Juanita (Leonard) Chesebro of Hilo; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; an aunt, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
