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Martha “Mata” Leona (Kekuna) Ah Yee, born on January 13, 1952, in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, passed away in Hilo on April 10, 2026, at the age of 74, surrounded by the love of family and the memories of a life well lived. Mata is survived by her loving sisters, Rosealind (Noah) Strange of Arizona, Lillian...

Clarence Valentine Aveiro Sr. a devoted patriarch and a man of steadfast character, peacefully transitioned to heaven to be with the Lord on April 4, 2026. He passed away in the comfort of his Hilo home, surrounded by family. Born on Oahu on Valentine’s Day in 1941, Clarence lived a life that...

Tsuyuko Tanaka Born on September 3, 1929. Passed away on March 26, 2026. At the age of 96. Tsuyuko was the head cook at "Tex Drive Inn" Honokaa for 30 plus years. She was a member of the Honokaa Hongwanji Mission and The Women's Buddhist Association. She is survived by her son: Owen(Donna)...

Hannah Haleaka Kahulamu Wilson Freitas, beloved mother, nana, and kupuna, was born on March 11,1933, in Holualoa, Kona. Surrounded by family, she peacefully passed away on March 24, 2026. Hannah was the daughter of Edward Alameida Wilson and Hannah Kahulamu Wilson. She graduated from Konawaena...

James N. Crippen, Jr. passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, with his family by his side. He was 99 years old. Jim was born on January 16, 1927, in the small town of Montour Falls, New York, where he spent his youth and met his first wife, Okla (“Andy”) Crippen. Deeply influenced by the...

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Petrona Gail Harrell, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunty, and friend, peacefully passed away on March 19, 2026, in the ICU at Hilo Benioff Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Born on October 27, 1953, in Kahalu’u, Oahu, to Filomeno Gonzalez and Abigail Maluhia Awa, Petrona...

Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.

Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.

Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.

Bernie “Brent Marshall” Bender – August 22nd, 1952 – March 5th, 2026 Survived by all those he loved without reservation and by all who loved him in return. He is at peace with his God, reunited in eternity with his son, Jake. He is in his shop, savoring the feel of the wood in his hands, already...

Betsy Elaine HoSoon Jhun Hinau passed away on March 4, 2026 in Hilo. She was born on 11/28/32 in Palolo 'Oahu to Mary Santiago of Kula, Maui & Bong Kee Jhun of Seoul, S. Korea. The 20th of 21 children, she was a feisty lady. Full of spunk & opinions. But, also full of love for her 'ohana...