Elizabeth "Papoose" Valeros, 78, of Hilo, formerly of Waianae, a homemaker and former taxi dancer, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by sons William and Patrick Harris, Scotty Andrade and Michael Thompson Jr.; daughters Laverne H. Livingston and Donna Harris; brother Robert Pagan; sister Irene Corbett; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and a great-great-great-grandchild. Visitation: 5 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Valeros/Thompson residence, 1080 Ainaola Drive (one road above Waiakea Heights). Services: 7 p.m. Call 640-9923 for more information. Graveside committal services: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 4 at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased