Derek G. Alatan's Obituary
Derek G. Alatan, 65, of Keaau, passed away on August 13, 2020 at home. Born in Hilo, he worked at Aloha Papaya, Hilo Coast Processing Co., and Homelani Memorial Park. He was a member of Sure Foundation Church in Puna.
Please contact the family for information regarding celebration of life services. Condolences may be mailed to: Debbie Alatan, HCR1 Box 4105, Keaau, HI 96749-9707.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Higa Alatan; son, Ivan Alatan of Honokaa; two daughters, Kelly (Brent) Raymond of Keaau and Kim (DJ) Ka’auwai White of Waikaloa; brother, Alan (Sandra) Alatan of Keaau; two sisters, Corinne (Kirk) Awong of Hilo and Lori (Zach) Picar of Hilo; two brothers-in-law, Calvin (Pohai) Higa of Volcano and Stacy (Jan) Higa of Hilo; sister-in-law, Nel (Len) Hazelwood of San Diego; father-in-law, Akira Higa of Hilo; grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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