William Derasin

William “Bill” Derasin, 88, of Naalehu, passed away on June 8, 2022 at home. Born December 29, 1933 in Pahoa, he was a welding professor at University of Hawaii-Hilo and proprietor of 3D Welding and B&E Propane prior to retirement.

He is survived by spouse, Eleanor Derasin; step mother, Anna Quigao of Pahoa; son, Michael (Faith) Derasin of Waiohinu; daughters, Elizabeth “Lisa” (David Poe) Derasin of Ocean View, Sharlene (Clarence Alcoran) DeCoito of Naalehu; brothers, James “Jimmy” (Florence) Kawaihae of California, Clarence “Choppy” (Anna Hampton) Derasin of California, Albert Derasin of Las Vegas; sisters, Dolores “Dolly” Pacheco of Las Vegas, Virginia (Clement) Ortiz of California, Sweetland “Lani” Derasin of California, Janice (Jermaine Calhoun) Quigao of Oregon; in addition to 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Visitation will be on Friday, July 15, 2022 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Ballard Family Mortuary, Hilo. Additional visitation on Saturday 9-10 a.m. with Service to follow at 10 a.m. at Kauahaao Church, 95-1642 Pinao St, Waiohinu, with burial to follow at Naalehu Cemetery.