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Ernest Noa Makaike Louaillier
Mar. 03, 2023
Ernest Noa Makaike Louaillier age 94, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2023 in Volcano, Hawaii. He was born on September 2, 1928. He is survived by his wife Midge Louaillier, Sons Michael Kamakani Maka’ike, Jonathan Noa (Danielle) Maka’ike and Larrio Anthony Kahekili Ursua. Daughters Nora...
Rosemarie Muller
Feb. 24, 2023
Rosemarie Muller, age 74 of Keaau, Hawaii (and Center Moriches, NY), passed away February 24, 2023 (at Hilo Hospital). She was born to the late Ursula and James Mentesane, October 4, 1948, in Manhattan, NY. Rosemarie graduated from Clearwater High School in 1966 and received a BS in Biology from...
William Kaulia Miller
Feb. 16, 2023
William Kaulia “Bill” Miller, affectionately known as “Pops,” passed away on February 16, 2023. The family patriarch to 4 sons and many of their friends, Bill led a life of simplicity, generosity, hard work, and humility. Born in Lihue, HI to Juliette and Willis Miller in 1940, he spent his early...
George Nicholas Lopes III
Feb. 15, 2023
George Nicholas Lopes III, 46, of Hakalau, Hawaii passed away on February 15, 2023. Georgie Boy was born on August 7, 1976 to George and Nancy Lopes in Honolulu, Hawaii. Georgie Boy was predeceased by his father, George Jr. and sister, Edith Mary Jo. He is survived by his mother Nancy Hanson...
Gary Thomas Heard
Jan. 26, 2023
Gary Thomas Heard, 70, of Hilo, HI passed away unexpectedly on January 26th 2023 in Hilo, HI. No services. Survived by brothers, James Heard of Hilo, HI and Fred Eggers of Fayetteville, NY; sisters, Paulene Eggers of Liverpool, NY and Cindy Eggers of Marietta, GA; nephews Alexander & Victor...
Corwyn "Cory" S. Alcosiba
Jan. 18, 2023
Corwyn “Cory” S. Alcosiba, 46, of Hilo and Oahu, passed away January 18, 2023 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a graduate of Waiakea Highschool Class of 1994 and an Engineering Tech for the State Of Hawaii Department Of Transportation Highways Division Planning Branch on Oahu. A...
Rodney Daniel Maldonado
Jan. 17, 2023
Rodney Daniel Maldonado 57 years old of Hilo died January 17, 2023. He was born in Hilo, HI. A viewing will be held in the Homelani Memorial Park chapel on Friday, February 10, 2023 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and a going home celebration will be held on February 12, 2023 at Reeds Bay from 11:00...
Suzanne Kekahuna
Jan. 06, 2023
Suzanne Kekahuna 71, peacefully passed away at home in Hilo on January 6 2023. She was a wonderful person, who loved life as much as she loved her family. She will be greatly missed, loved and remembered forever... Survived by her family, Christopher Arruda; Lisa & Ben Cabral; Lionel &...
Christopher Alan Ferreira
Jan. 02, 2023
Christopher Alan Ferreira 1984 - 2023 Chris was born March 27, 1984, in Vancouver, WA, and was very much welcomed into the world by his family. He loved living in the Pacific Northwest where he went fishing, crabbing, clamming, hunting, RVing, and hiking. On one of the days he went clamming, he...
Dorothea Barbara (Tenney) Cordell
Jan. 01, 2023
Dorothea Barbara (Tenney) Cordell. The last child born to Harry C. And Elizabeth M. Tenney of Sunderland, MA. Took her first breath on November 8, 1931 and her last on this earth on January 1, 2023 at 91 years of age. The youngest member of country western band “The Tenney Sisters” who with her...
Martha Herrera
Dec. 23, 2022
“In memory of Martha Herrera, born February 6, 1964. Her most important life moments were full of adventure and travel to several beautiful countries. Her favorite hobbies and activities were scuba diving and hiking. She enjoyed sunsets and sunrises and she loved the ocean, where her heart was...
Kimberly Lorraine Gustafson
Dec. 19, 2022
Our Beautiful Mother Kimberly Lorraine Gustafson [58], of Hilo sadly left us on Dec 19, 2022 following a long struggle with health issues. She was survived by Husband (Leroy Puu 59), Four Children (Jennifer Kanahele 37, Kalani Pu’u-Gustafson 31 , Kyle Pu’u-Gustafson 30, and JaVonne Pu’u 28),...