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Reno Rios, 67, of Kalopa, HI, passed away on July 28, 2023. Born in Hilo, HI on August 22, 1955, he was a work supervisor with the County of Hawaii Parks and Recreation Department. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Kalopa Park Pavillion. He is...

Julia’s heart could be seen in her eyes, and her charm in her brilliant, engaging smile; her soul in her masterful and revealing paintings, and the joy of life in her dry wit. Her charisma, warmth, compassion for others, and her creative spirit will live forever in our hearts and in the hearts of...

John Eric Gouveia, AKA: Johnny Rambo, was born on Aug 9, 1960. He Passed away on July 20, 2023 at home in Mountain View, Hawaii. He was a maile picker and a fisherman A celebration of life will be held at Reeds Ваy on August 12, 2023. from 10:00 A.M. – Pau. He is survived by his son, John Anthony...

Craig “Gabby” Fujio Funada, 67, of Hilo, HI passed away on July 7, 2023 at home. He owned his own general contracting business and was also retired from Hawaii County where he was a maintenance worker. Private services were held on July 26, 2023. Survived by his wife, Phyllis Funada; brother,...

Mary Ellen Kamakawiwoole, 83, of Hilo, HI, died June 12, 2023. She was born in Honokaa, HI on October 27, 1939. An inurnment service will be held at Homelani Memorial Park in Hilo, HI on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. Survived by son, David; brothers, Charles, Todd, and Manuel; and...

Stanley Brooks Jr quietly passed away on May 29, 2023 in Pahala. He was born March 2, 1950 to Emma Kealiiholokahiki Martinson and Stanley C Brooks Sr both of Ka’u. He was the youngest of seven, he is survived by Sisters : Margery (Hansen) of Kona, Mona Emiko (Ishibashi) of Hilo, Mary “Lani”...

Harold Faye McPherson, 99, of Pahala, HI, died May 25, 2023 in Pahala, HI. Born in Bellaire, MI on November 16, 1923 to Francis and Ascha Sams McPherson, he spent three years in the Navy and retired from the Coast Guard as a Procuring Officer. He was also a Real Estate Agent in Hawaii and a...

James "Jimmy" Paiva, Jr, 73, of Hilo died on May 20, 2023 in Kea'au. Born in Hilo on December 10,1949, he was a former employee of Papaikou Sugar Plantations, car detailer for Macayan Motors, and a bus driver for Jack's Tours. Survived by his sons, Donavan Paiva of Hilo, the late Philip Paiva of...

Winona “Nina” Wai Oi Wong, of Ocean View, HI passed away on May 20, 2023 at Kona Community Hospital at the age of 67. Born in Singapore on April 6th, 1956 to Edmund and Quay Seet Wong, she primarily lived on Oahu and the Big Island of Hawaii. Many of her friends knew her for her time at Hertz...

Beverly Puaokeko'olau Kawelu Doi, of Keaukaha, passed away peacefully at her home on May 19, 2023 surrounded by her loving family Born on January 24, 1943, in Hilo, she was a beautiful mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother, affectionately known as "Tutu". She loved to...

Glenn Yoshio Tokihiro, 73, of Hilo, HI, passed away on May12, 2023 in Hilo, HI. He was born on April 14, 1950. Glenn's generous and kind spirit will remain in our hearts forever. Services were held. He is survived by his wife, Aileen Tokihiro; daughters, Terry (Orion) McLellan and Tracey (Harvey)...

Odetta Kuuleilehua Leslie, 80 of Hilo, Hawaii passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at her sister’s home surrounded by her loving family. Her most loving and cherished gift to her family were her comforting words shared with everyone thru out the years, “When it’s my time to go, I will...