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Kenji Fukumitsu
Aug. 13, 2026
Mr. Kenji Fukumitsu, age 96, of Keopu, Hawaii, passed away on August 13, 2026 at a private care home. Born in Keopu, North Kona; he was a military veteran, a member of the Carpenter's Union and a member of Hongwanji Church. He enjoyed fishing and gardenting when he was not working in the coffee...
Earl Elmer Shook Jr.
Aug. 10, 2026
Earl E. Shook Jr. was very much loved and cherished by his wife Kim, sons Chauncey and Keeven and grandchildren Kiley, Kailey, Carter and Claire. He will be greatly missed and the memories we all made together will forever be in our hearts. Sunrise - 7/1/1960 Sunset - 8/10/2026
Delbert Ray Cox
Aug. 07, 2026
Delbert Ray Cox, 79 of Hilo, Hawaiʻi, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026, at his Wainaku home that he built for his family, surrounded by his loving granddaughter and sister, who were by his side. Delbert was born on May 31, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to George and Bernice Cox. At the...
Henrietta Turner
Aug. 06, 2026
Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.
Chet Noel DeCambra
Aug. 01, 2026
Chet Noel DeCambra, 53, of Volcano, died on Saturday, August 1st, 2026, at home. He was born on November 2nd, 1972, in Hilo, Hawaii. He was a field service manager for Securitas Security Services. He was also a professional musician who specialized in multiple instruments, and he was a devoted...
Gary Robert Jensen
Jul. 30, 2026
Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.
Susan Jayne Kelly Duffy
Jul. 27, 2026
Susan Jayne Kelly Duffy, 1944-2026 of Naalehu, HI, died on Monday, July 27. With a quick wit and brilliant mind, Susan was always up for adventure. A dedicated social services worker for the Na’alehu, HI community for 30 years, she also worked for the Teamsters in St Louis; lived in a cabin in...
Paula Kelly
Jul. 26, 2026
Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.
Christine Gertrude McGuire
Jul. 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of Christine Gertrude McGuire ("Gramz") April 20, 1942 – July 22, 2026 Christine Gertrude McGuire, lovingly known to family and friends as "Gramz," passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on July 22, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on April 20, 1942, in...
Marjorie Miyo Ono Watanabe
Jul. 21, 2026
Marjorie Miyo Ono Watanabe, 88, of Hilo, passed away on July 21st,2026. Born in Honolulu, was a health aid, orchid grower, homemaker and very caring of her friends and family. Service Info: 9-10 Visitation, 10am Service on September 5th at The Ohana @ Hilo Missionary Church, 1044 Komohana St. She...
Clyde Marshall Ebanez
Jul. 19, 2026
Clyde Marshall Ebanez March 19, 1961 - July 19, 2026 Clyde Marshall Ebanez, 65, of Pahoa, passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1961 in Pahala, Hawaii. He was an avid surfer and member of Sacred Heart Church, Pahoa. Private services were held. Survived by wife,...
Gilbert Joseph Benevides Sr.
Jul. 16, 2026
Gilbert Joseph Benevides Sr., 69, of Hilo, Hawaii died on Thursday July 16, 2026 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo, Hawaii. He was retired from the Hawaii County Department of Finance as a purchasing agent. Survived by his loving wife Donna Jean Benevides, Sons Hamilton Benevides...