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Fletcher Burge Epperson, 76, of Hilo,Hawaii, died Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born and raised in Miami, Florida. He has lived the past 40 years in Hawaii as a Guitar instructor and worked in the restaurant industry. Survived by his sister Jane Epperson Barnard of...

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In Loving Memory of Gabriel Kualoha Kipapa Jr. October 5, 1958 – June 24, 2026 Gabriel passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026 at Hilo Medical Center surrounded by his family and friends. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Born on October 5, 1958, in...

Glenn Richard Grace, Jr., of Hilo, died June 24, 2026. He was born in Cortez, CO on March 26,1938. He graduated from Colorado State University in 1964. After graduation, he moved to Spokane WA and began a career in Public Heath with the Spokane County Health Department. He continued his career in...

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Rita Mae French “Anela” August 8, 1952 – June 21, 2026 Rita Mae French, lovingly known as “Anela,” passed away on June 21, 2026, at 2:05 p.m. in Hilo, Hawaii, surrounded by love and peace. She was born on August 8, 1952, in Billings, Montana, and lived a life marked by love, resilience,...

Walter Gregory “Morgan” Gomes, Sr. August 29, 1948 - June 20, 2026 Walter Gregory “Morgan” Gomes, Sr., 77, of Hilo, Hawaii, passed away at home on June 20, 2026 surrounded by family. Born in Honolulu, he was the son of the late Walter Gomes and Mary Katherine (Kuikahi) Collins. He was a retired...

Kaleomanaoluna Lionel Kekipi, Sr., 72, of Pahoa, died June 14, 2026, at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, Hawai‘i he was an Army Veteran and retired Groundskeeper and Field Operator. Celebration of Life 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Hawaiian Shores...

Glenn Setsuo Crivello, 79, died on June 10, 2026. Glenn is survived by his wife, Veronica Crivello; daughters, Kim Rodrigues (Keone Rodrigues, deceased), Kristi Crivello, Kelly Crivello, and Kacey Haruko Crivello (deceased); six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Marilynn Chang...

Erick “Ricky” De Ponte Sr., 78, of Hilo died June 8, 2026, at home. Born in Hilo, he was a graduate of Hilo High School, Class of 1965, served in the U.S. Army and retired as a laborer. He is survived by son, Erick De Ponte jr. of Hilo; daughter, Yvette De Ponte (Vic Cabison) of Hilo; brother,...

Bradley August Mason It is with heartbreaking sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, and nephew, Bradley August Mason, who died on June 6, 2026. Bradley is survived by his loving mother, Dorina, and stepfather, Jeremy; his sisters, Sonya and Winnie; his...

Lorraine Costorio-Akhay, 89, of Pahala died at home. Born in Ninole and raised in Ookala, she was a graduate of Laupahoehoe High School, Class of 1955. She was a U.S. Army veteran and retired as a sales associate for Woolworth’s. She is survived by sons, Francisco Akhay Jr. (Moana) of Wahiawa,...