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Felicidad “Fely”
B. Laronal
Felicidad “Fely” B. Laronal, 81, of Papaaloa died Feb. 12 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honokaa, she worked at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Laupahoehoe Elementary and High School, 50s Highway Fountain and Minit Stop, and was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (March 8) at St Anthony’s Catholic Church in Laupahoehoe. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow in church cemetery. Celebration of life to follow burial at Papaaloa Annex. Casual attire. Survived by children, Randall (Yvette Vento) Laronal of Keaau, Rodney Laronal of Honomu, Rhonda Laronal of Boston and Ronelle (Louie) Taasan of Hilo; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jennifer Mahealani (Freitas) Pattioay
Jennifer Mahealani (Freitas) Pattioay, 43, of Hilo died Jan. 21 in Hilo. Born on February 8, 1981, in Hilo, Jennifer spent her life in the community she called home. A Celebration of Her Life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday (March 8) at Carvalho Park, Hilo. Jennifer was a devoted mother to her son, Ryan Pattioay Jr., of Hilo, Hawaii. She was a loving sister to her brother, Robert Allen Freitas Jr., of Honolulu, Hawaii. Her love and kindness extended to her numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and cousins who cherished her deeply. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henri Freitas and Robert Allen Freitas Sr., as well as her sister, Charmaine Leilani Freitas. Jennifer’s memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. May the memories of her bring comfort to all who mourn her passing. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Tyronelee “Luna” K. Higa
Tyronelee “Luna” K. Higa, 28, of Keaau died Dec. 24 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a bus aide for Roberts Hawaii. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by mother, Debra Ponce; stepfather, Blair Ponce; father, Tyrone Castro; sisters, Leesean Silva, Tyrell Silva, Tyra (Kila) Himan, Debory Vistante, Taylor Marie Castro and Tiara Jean Choi; brothers Dwayne (Sheena) Cabinatan and Dansen (Chelsea) Cabinatan. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Derrick Dean
Cardoza Sr.
Derrick Dean Cardoza Sr., 61, of Hilo died Jan. 15 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Honokaa, he was a county equipment operator, meat cutter, rancher, cowboy and member of Hawaii Horse Owners. Visitation 4-6 p.m. on Friday (March 7) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 8-9 a.m. Saturday (March 8) at the chapel. Funeral service at 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua Section. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Geola Cardoza; children, Kristan (Nathan) Mattos, Keiran (Sione) Tilini, Derrick Cardoza Jr., Kory-Dean (Courtney Manliguis) Martines-Cardoza and Rayven (Lana Halemano) Martines-Cardoza; brothers, Leonard (Sandy) Cardoza and Kelvin (Carol) Cardoza; sister, Janelle (Brian) Peterson; sister-in-law, Priscilla Cardoza; 12 grandchildren; an aunt, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Joann Leina‘ala Eddy
Joann Leina‘ala Eddy, 84, of Hawaii Island died Feb. 16. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Ballard Family Mortuary-Kona at (808) 334-0009.
Vivian Leimokihana Kim
Vivian Leimokihana Kim, 83, of Niulii, formerly of California, died Feb. 10 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. She was a retired bank employee, store manager, caregiver and Kohala High School alumna who loved gardening and ‘ohana Private celebrations of life Friday (March 7) in Hilo and Saturday (March 8) in Niulii. Condolences to the family via her cellphone or P.O. Box 786, Kapaau, HI 96755. Survived by partner, Al Laning; siblings, Charley Phillip and Cynthia Hatanaka; sons, Jeffrey (Brenda) Kim and Daniel (Susan) Kim; son-in-law, Cesar Herrera; hanai daughter, Jamie (Nina) Almarez; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kiyoto Mizuba
Kiyoto Mizuba, 96, of Hilo, died Jan. 6 in Hiloi. Born in Hilo, he was a U.S. Army veteran. Private services were held at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. No koden (monetary gifts). Memorial donations to support education or religion. Survived by children, David Mizuba, Ann Johnson and Ray (Iris Nakasone) Mizuba; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mario Cera Cabalar
Mario Cera Cabalar, 68, of Hilo died Feb. 11 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in the Philippines, he was a retired harvesting supervisor for the former Hilo Coast Processing Co., co-owner of Big Island Ginger, owned and managed a fruit and vegetable farm, president of Immaculate Heart of Mary Filipino Catholic Club, and loved hunting, fishing, karaoke and DJing at parties. Visitation 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday (March 10) at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 27-186 Kaapoko Homestead Rd. in Papaikou. Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by wife, Madeline Aguinaldo Cabalar of Hilo; sons, Marlon (Lori) Cabalar and Mark (Marilou) Cabalar of Hilo; daughter, Marline (John Kuroda) Cabalar of Washington; brothers, Terry (Keri) Cabalar and Samuel (Lani) Cabalar of Hilo; sisters, Estrella (Elmer) Acasio and Trina (Patrick) Lucas of Hilo; brothers-in-law, Jaime (Adele) Aguinaldo of Hilo and Levi (Pam) Aguinaldo of Maui; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Hiroshi “Hiro” Shima
Hiroshi “Hiro” Shima, 97, of Hilo died Feb. 8 at home. Born in Laupahoehoe, he was the owner of the former Papaaloa Community Store, a member of Papaaloa Hongwanji Mission, Akaka Falls Lions, Big Island Bonsai Association, Korean War Veterans Association, and a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean War. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Lions memorial service at 9:45 a.m. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Inurnment services to follow at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by children, Ella (William) Maneely of Boyds, Md., Judy (Ritch) Voss of Lafayette, Calif., and Wallace (Sylvia Tat) Shimabukuro of San Ramon, Calif.; brothers, Terry Shima of Gaithersburg, Md., and Jere (Yukino) Shima of Anaheim, Calif.; sister, Janet Wakakuwa of Honolulu; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Joann Leina‘ala Eddy
Joann Leina‘ala Eddy, 84, of Captain Cook died Feb. 16. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Ballard Family Mortuary-Kona at (808) 334-0009.
Robert “Bob”
Charles Kale Loebl
Robert “Bob” Charles Kale Loebl, 81, of Hilo died Dec. 23 at home. Born in Lihue, Kauai, he was a retired mobile phone technician for the former GTE/Verizon/Hawaiian Tel and U.S. Air Force veteran. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at Hilo Church of the Nazarene, 595 Kupulau Rd. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by wife, Lola Loebl of Hilo; daughter, Stacia Burton of Hilo; son-in-law, Ryan Chilson of Hilo; brothers, Arthur (Rhoda) Loebl of Palolo Valley, Oahu, and Herbert Loebl of Kaimuki, Oahu; four grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
