Kohala Obituary 7/20/2026
Erlinda Ganal Alejandro, 77, of Kapaau died July 20 at home. Born in Barangay No.6, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she was a retired pantry worker at Waikoloa Beach Marriott. All-night vigil at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, at 53-3980 S. Kahiwa Pl. in Kapaau. Visitation at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hawi, with Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at the church cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. Survived by her daughter, Joycelyn (Joseph) Antonio of Kohala; sons, Jordan (Ronalyn) Alejandro of Kohala and Brian Alejandro of Kohala; stepdaughters, Andrea (Patrick) Brannigan of Kohala and Loretta (Moises) Alejandro of Naples, Fla.; sister, Imelda Hermano of Kohala; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. – Kona.
