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Francis Kekuamanoha “Kekoa” Burgess, 72, passed on December 13, 2025 at his home in Hilo. He was born on October 5, 1953, on Oahu and grew up in Kaimuki. While attending Kamehameha Schools, he grew his love for the ocean by frequenting the east side surf brakes. He worked as a baker, in a bike...

Russell Y. Hatada, 74, of Hilo died on December 9, at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired Baker at Robert's Bakery. Private services were held. Survived by daughter, Erin (Keith) Nacis of Hilo; sister, Cheryl (David, deceased) Ferreira, sister-in-law, Lynn (Brian, deceased) Hatada; two...

David “Jeff” Shepard Jeff Shepard, 78, of Ocean View on Hawaii Island, passed away on December 2, 2025. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on December 18, 1946, Jeff was raised on Oahu and spent his final thirty plus years in Ocean View. He was a skilled carpenter and boat builder with a passion for...

Francisco K. San Jose, 72 of Hilo, passed away on Monday, December 1 , 2025, at the Hilo Benioff Medical Center. He was a former Resident Drug Counselor for Bisac Kohala House. He served in the U.S. Army Schofield Barracks, Oahu. Former Bar Manager for Apple Annie's Bar & Restaurant, Hilo....

Antoinette (Toni) Amii, passed away on November 29, 2025, to a fire that happened at the Puueo Poi factory. Toni was born August 30, 1953 in Honolulu Hawaii. She worked as a waitress and she made tamales. Toni was a very kind lady, helped whom ever she https://could.if she had it she would give...

Larry T. Grodin, born March 18, 1943, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025. A man of many talents and a generous spirit, Larry lived life with curiosity, courage, and a song in his heart. He was a skilled private pilot who found joy in the freedom of the skies, a dedicated computer...

Anne Marie Reece, 67, of Kailua-Kona, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025. The loss of our beloved mother, grammy, and friend will be felt throughout much of the Kona community, where she lived for 36 years. It was in Kona that Anne raised her family, ran two successful businesses, and...

Beryl Joan “BJ” Spalding Beryl Joan “BJ” Spalding, 82, of Captain Cook died Nov. 24 in Kona. Born Oct. 28, 1943, in Innisfail, Queensland, Australia, she was formerly Beryl Joan Braithwaite. In her youth she lived in Cairns, worked at an outback station, and was active in the Choral Society and...

Allen Lee Lipps, 57, of Hilo Hawaii went to rest in Jesus on November 22, 2025 at home. He was born in Dinuba, California. He is survived by wife, Aracely Navarro Lipps, son Andrés La'ahiaikeakua Lipps and daughter Abigail Lilinoe Lipps, mother Nancy Lipps, brothers Michael, John, Russ and Fred...

Byron Keali’ihelepo Ayoso, age 71, passed away in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. Born and raised in Kohala, Hawaiʻi, Byron later made his home in Hilo, where he spent his final years surrounded by family and love. Byron proudly served in the United States Air Force, a commitment that reflected his strong sense...

It is with great sadness that we share of the passing of our family patriarch, Dennis Kapua Sai who transitioned on November 21, 2025 surrounded by his ohana. He was fondly referred to as Daddy, Papa, Puna, Brother, Uncle and Friend. Dennis was born on January 8, 1939 to Evangeline Ikuwa and...

Cleo Annette Ornellas, 65 years old peacefully transitioned to walk with the Lord and be reunited with her mother, Irene, father John, brother John and baby boy John. Cleo was born at Hilo Hospital on December 2, 1959 to parents John and Irene Ornellas. Cleo attended Saint Joseph school from...