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Lemuel Sung Hen Chong

Lemuel Sung Hen Chong, 97, of Kapaau died April 26 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired machinist from Pearl Harbor Shop 38. Private services. Survived by daughter, Francine “Fran” Chong of Honolulu; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

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Luz Julia De Lima

Luz Julia De Lima, 76, of Hilo died April 8 at Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Peru, she was a retired teacher at St. Joseph High School and member of Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Friday (May 16) at Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at the Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Arlen De Lima and Eric (Jolynn) De Lima of Hilo; brother, Vidal (Sylvia) Diaz of Peru; half-brother, Jose (Maria) Diaz of Peru; sisters, Eva (Freddy) Diaz DeChalco, Mecha (Jorge) Diaz De Concha and Lucy (Gustavo) Diaz Vizcarra of Peru; two grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Patsy Yukimi Kina

Patsy Yukimi Kina, 82, of Keaau died March 12 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Olaa, she was a homemaker and member of Puna Hongwanji Mission. Visitation 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday (May 17) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Alfred Kina of Keaau; son, Alden (Karol) Kina of Keaau; siblings, Janet Nakamura of Kaneohe, Oahu, and Larry (Elaine) Morita of Kurtistown; brothers-in-law, George Kina and Dick (Lisa) Kina of Keaau; sister-in-law, Helen Garrett of Fort Worth, Texas; a grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Kahanumeaola Kalawakaeaokanai Rabang

Kahanumeaola Kalawakaeaokanai Rabang, 10, of Hilo and Hana, Maui, died April 3 at Kapiolani Women’s and Children’s Medical Center in Honolulu. He was born in San Diego. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday (May 17) at the Haou family home at 46970 Hana Highway in Hana. Celebration of life service 11 a.m.-noon. Final viewing noon-1:30 p.m. Reception to follow, Survived by parents, Justin Rabang of Hilo and Uilani (Patrick) Kaina of Hana; brothers, Justin Rabang Jr., Kaanoiokauakea- kilikaaikawaokele Kaina and Kaiikekaheokawaipunai-kahoinanaikeola Kaina; sisters, Keani Rabang, Kailai Rabang, Kaelekapahilihulilio- kanahelemaukele Kaina, and Alizé Rabang; grandparents Michael (Deborah) Rabang of Hilo and Kenneth (Janelle Baoy) Davis of Hana; great-grandmother, Linda Baoy of Kahului, Maui; cousins, aunts and uncles.

Nancy Lee Van Cleave

Nancy Lee Van Cleave, 97, of Kurtistown died April 4 at her daughter’s home. Born in Kapaau, Hawaii. she was a homemaker, worked at the former Liberty House in Honolulu and Dole Cannery, and was a member of Hilo Church of the Nazarene. Visitation 9-10 a.m. on Saturday May 17, at Hilo Church of the Nazarene, 595 Kupulau Road,. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Graveside committal service 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 19, at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by sons, John (Deborah) Van Cleave of Eugene, Ore., Timothy (Robin) Van Cleave and Jeff Van Cleave of Kurtistown; daughters, Nanette Wong of Hilo and Jennifer Van Cleave of Kurtistown; brother, Joe Lee of Hilo; sister, Loretta Lee of Kapaau; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Masaru “Cabby” Watanabe

Masaru “Cabby” Watanabe, 91, of Hilo died April 20 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Papaikou, he was a retired diesel mechanic, member of Papaikou Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, Kupuna Pride softball team, and was a bowler and golfer. Visitation 3-4 p.m. Friday (May 16) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 4 p.m. Casual attire; no koden (monetary gifts). Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by daughters, Joni (Ed Torres Jr.) Fujino of Kealakekua and Connie (Janna Yamashita) Watanabe of Kapolei, Oahu; sisters, Etsuko Horio and Eunice Hamamoto of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Mabel Watanabe and Jennifer Watanabe of Honolulu; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.