Erlinda Laudencia Castilan

Erlinda Laudencia Castilan obituary

Erlinda Laudencia Castilan

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Erlinda Castilan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. - Hilo on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Erlinda Laudencia Castilan, 88, of Hilo, Passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born on December 23, 1940, in La Union, Philippines. She was a retired Pastor for the The Way Salvation Church in Hilo. Visitation on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel from 5 to 6 p.m.; Wake Service at 6 p.m. Visitation on Sunday, November 2, 20205 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Funeral Service at 10 a.m. A Graveside Service to follow at Alae Cemetery (Section K) at 11:30 a.m. She is survived by children, Ricardo (Jocelyn) Castilan, Jeonard (Maribeth) Castilan, Bernard, Jr. (Denise) Castilan and Precy Castilan of Hilo, Analyn (Remy) Ranario of Philippines, Rene Rosario; sister, Lourdes (Leonardo) Catbagan of Philippines; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; brothers in-law, Leonardo Castilan, Jovencio Castilan and Rudy (Myrtle) Castilan of Keaau; sisters in-law, Enriquita Ubando and Teodora Ellazar; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Upcoming Events

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Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo

199 Wainaku Street, Hilo, HI 96720

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Nov

1

Service

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo

199 Wainaku Street, Hilo, HI 96720

Send Flowers

Nov

2

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo

199 Wainaku Street, Hilo, HI 96720

Send Flowers

Nov

2

Funeral service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo

199 Wainaku Street, Hilo, HI 96720

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Dodo Mortuary, Inc. - Hilo