Manuel “Horse” “Elgato” Elizares Jr., 77, of Laupahoehoe died Aug. 15 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pohakea, Paauilo, he was a retired truck driver for the former Big Island Meat, worked for Puu Waa Waa Ranch and Parker Ranch, was the territory’s fastest miler on Honokaa High School’s class of 1957 track team, and member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and Music Ministry, and Plantation Boyz music group. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 3) at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Papaaloa. Memorial Mass at 9:30 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Gail Elizares; son, Carson (Josie) Elizares; daughters, Roxanne (Andy) Levitt, Shawna (William) Jardine, Alison (Brian) Villasista, Sherry (Peter Pactol) Dias, Christine (Troy) Tabac, Rachael (Kirk Rapozo Sr.) Segawa, Lolly (Lowen Moses Sr.) Elizares, Shine (Eric) Carvalho and Cynthia Elizares; sister-in-law, Joyce Elizares; 24 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.