John Chiquita Jr., 71, of Hilo, retired owner of Johnny's Auto Body & Upholstery, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Charlene; sons John III, Jason, Jordan, and Joshua Chiquita and David Rapoza; daughters Shane Chiquita and Corie De Mello; stepson Lot Noa Ewaliko; sisters Shirley Perreira and Betty Pacheco; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Casual attire. No flowers.
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased
