John “Joey” N. Buentipo, 17, Keaau, he passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born on October 20, 1994 in Hilo; he was a Keaau High School Student and a member of the Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Friends may call on Friday, April 27, 2012 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Visitation from 5 PM to 9 PM; Wake service at 6:30 PM. An all-night vigil to follow at the family residence in Keaau after 9 PM. Friends may call Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Visitation, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire Burial at Homelani Memorial Park (Ilima Section) He is survived by parents, Geronimo, Jr. and Erlinda Buentipo of Keaau; sisters, Glenda Buentipo and Melody Buentipo of Keaau; paternal grandfather, Geronimo Buentipo, Sr. of Keaau; maternal grandparents, Domingo and Aresnia Nicolas of Keaau; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins.