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Clotilda "Tillie" DeMello, 97, of Honoka'a, passed away peacefully March 23. Born in Honolulu, she was a homemaker. Survived by children, Damien "Skip" (Dee) DeMello, Raymond "Sparky" DeMello, Cindy (Morgan) Matsumura, 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews &...

Jerome Cyrus Pave', age 69, sunrise 06/08/54, sunset 03/22/24 in Hilo, HI. Born to Frank Pave' and Nancy Makinano. Survived by his loving wife, Crisal Pilialoha Pave'; children, Jennell (Pryce) Brooks, Jerome (Jheneya) Pave', Joleen (Alika) Jardine, Stachia Britos, Isaac Noa, and Ewalina (Jered)...

Celerina Esteban Namnama (May 28, 1940 – March 20, 2024) Celerina “Sally” Esteban Namnama, 83, of Ainaloa, died March 20 in home hospice in Hawaiian Paradise Park. She was a retired registered nurse who was born in the Philippines and lived and worked in Honolulu and northern New Jersey before...

Andrew “Willie” Williams Bogue, a recent transplant to Pahoa, HI, from Portland, OR, was a beloved husband, son, and animal rights advocate. He passed away on February 28, 2024, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of compassion. He is survived by his loving wife, Mikki, and his devoted...

Our dearest mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Ida Lou Kailakanoa Hoapili Smith went to be with her loving Savior Jesus on February 27, 2024, at Pohoiki, Hawaii. She was born to the late George and Ida Hoapili on September 14, 1935 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Ida Lou is preceded in death by her...

Robert Amar “Bear” Barrilleaux of Hilo died peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Hilo Medical Center surrounded by friends and family. He was 84. Bear was born in Franklin, Louisiana and lived in many places in his life. Texas, New Mexico and finally Hawaii which he called home for nearly...

Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.

Lillian F. Santiago, 86 of Hilo died February 14, 2024 at Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born on Oahu. She was a member of the Kilauea Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was preceded in death by her husband Manuel Santiago Jr. Survived by her Sister Rosita Hernandez of Oahu, Brothers...

Rebecca A. Wack, age 86, of Hilo, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Allen R. Wack, sister Anita and brother Lawrence. Rebecca is survived by her loving daughters, Karen Hall of Mountain View and Karol Wack of Laupahoehoe. Her legacy lives on...

Gerald Leslie Kunishige, born on March 28, 1947, in Hilo, HI passed away on February 5, 2024. He was 77 years old at the time of his passing. Survived by his wife, Thi Diem My Do. Gerald’s life was marked by love, resilience, and cherished memories. He touched the hearts of those who knew him,...

Wilbert N. Malepe, aka “Bear,” 62 of Pahala, passed away on February 3, 2024, at Hilo Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 12, 1961, and graduated from Ka’u High School in 1979. After graduation, he worked for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company, now known as Hawaiian...

Catalino Noble, 77, born in Hilo Hawaii, sadly left us on January 24, 2024 at home. He was born on May 11,1946 to Olivia and Pablo Noble (deceased). Catalino is survived by daughter Dana Freitas (Tony)of Hilo, son Marshall Noble (Iwalani) of Arizona, son Cliffton Noble (Krystal) of Hilo, 5...