Daniel Martin Kawaha Sunrise: February 9, 1965 – Seattle, Washington Home with the Lord: December 29, 2025 – Hilo, Hawaii Daniel Martin Kawaha, the son of the late Samuel and Truly Kawaha, passed away on December 29, 2025, in Hilo, Hawaii. He is survived by his brother, Michael Kawaha of Hilo,...

Eloise Lavern (Bergado) Freitas, formerly Moritz, age 74, of Keaau, Hawaiʻi, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Brendan Freitas and was previously married to the late Michael Moritz, with whom she shared many cherished years and memories. Born in 1951 to...

George Kapule Ciacci, 91 of Hilo Hawaii, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at home. He was a former bartender in Hollywood California for a number of years. George lived a very colorful Life. He saw many places and done many things. As a youngster he was an avid swimmer. He swam with the...

Gregory S. Tavares, 59, of Hilo, Hawaiʻi, passed away on December 22, 2025. Gregory was a skilled roofer who took pride in his work. He found joy in the simple things—spending time fishing, crabbing, prawning, and collecting small trinkets that caught his eye and told a story, much like he...

Russell Y. Hatada, 74, of Hilo died on December 9, at home.  Born in Hilo, he was a retired Baker at Robert’s Bakery.  Private services were held.  Survived by daughter, Erin (Keith) Nacis of Hilo; sister, Cheryl (David, deceased) Ferreira, sister-in-law, Lynn (Brian, deceased) Hatada; two...

Francisco K. San Jose, 72 of Hilo, passed away on Monday, December 1 , 2025, at the Hilo Benioff Medical Center. He was a former Resident Drug Counselor for Bisac Kohala House. He served in the U.S. Army Schofield Barracks, Oahu. Former Bar Manager for Apple Annie's Bar & Restaurant, Hilo....

Larry T. Grodin, born March 18, 1943, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025. A man of many talents and a generous spirit, Larry lived life with curiosity, courage, and a song in his heart. He was a skilled private pilot who found joy in the freedom of the skies, a dedicated computer...

Anne Marie Reece, 67, of Kailua-Kona, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025. The loss of our beloved mother, grammy, and friend will be felt throughout much of the Kona community, where she lived for 36 years. It was in Kona that Anne raised her family, ran two successful businesses, and...

Beryl Joan “BJ” Spalding Beryl Joan “BJ” Spalding, 82, of Captain Cook died Nov. 24 in Kona. Born Oct. 28, 1943, in Innisfail, Queensland, Australia, she was formerly Beryl Joan Braithwaite. In her youth she lived in Cairns, worked at an outback station, and was active in the Choral Society and...

Allen Lee Lipps, 57, of Hilo Hawaii went to rest in Jesus on November 22, 2025 at home. He was born in Dinuba, California. He is survived by wife, Aracely Navarro Lipps, son Andrés La’ahiaikeakua Lipps and daughter Abigail Lilinoe Lipps, mother Nancy Lipps, brothers Michael, John, Russ and Fred...

Byron Keali’ihelepo Ayoso, age 71, passed away in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. Born and raised in Kohala, Hawaiʻi, Byron later made his home in Hilo, where he spent his final years surrounded by family and love. Byron proudly served in the United States Air Force, a commitment that reflected his strong sense...

It is with great sadness that we share of the passing of our family patriarch, Dennis Kapua Sai who transitioned on November 21, 2025 surrounded by his ohana. He was fondly referred to as Daddy, Papa, Puna, Brother, Uncle and Friend. Dennis was born on January 8, 1939 to Evangeline Ikuwa and...