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Delbert “Jack” Jackson, 88 of Hilo, met his Savior Jesus Christ on December 27, 2025 surrounded in love with his family at home. He was a retired Crane Operator for Hawaiian Dredging as well as had served at Sacred Hearts Church in Pahoa. He is survived by his 8 children John (Nanette) Jackson,...

Herbert “Herb” Ray Murray, 92, of Oahu, Hawaii, passed away on December 27, 2025, in Hilo, Hawaii. Born on December 2, 1933, in Fargo, Oklahoma, and raised in Madras, Oregon, Herb made Hawaii his home in 1969. Herb was a hard-working man who built a successful construction company in Hawaii....

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...

Edward Takeshi Hayashi of Hilo passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025 at the age of 93.  Born and raised on Maui, Edward later moved to the Big Island, where he dedicated his life to education. He began his career as a teacher and went on to serve as an elementary and middle school...

Francis Kekuamanoha “Kekoa” Burgess, 72, passed on December 13, 2025 at his home in Hilo. He was born on October 5, 1953, on Oahu and grew up in Kaimuki. While attending Kamehameha Schools, he grew his love for the ocean by frequenting the east side surf brakes. He worked as a baker, in a bike...

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....

Antoinette (Toni) Amii, passed away on November 29, 2025, to a fire that happened at the Puueo Poi factory. Toni was born August 30, 1953 in Honolulu Hawaii. She worked as a waitress and she made tamales. Toni was a very kind lady, helped whom ever she https://could.if she had it she would give...

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...