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Anita Mae Andrade
Jun. 06, 2026
Anita Mae Andrade, 92, of Hilo, HI died June 6, 2026, at home. Born in Hilo, she was the Co-proprietor and office manager for the former Andrade & Andrade Auto Trim Shop, and was a loving and nurturing wife, mother and grandmother. Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Immaculate...
Floyd Calvin Sale
Jun. 04, 2026
Floyd Calvin Sale, 67 of Hilo, Hawaii passed away on June 04, 2026, at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Cal, as everyone would call him, grew up on O’ahu; his last residency was in Nanakuli before moving to Puna in 1995. He graduated from Nanakuli High School in 1978. From 8 years old, Cal had worked...
Estelle Naomi Adachi-Jose
May 18, 2026
Estelle “Starr ⭐️” Naomi Adachi-Jose, 70, of Hakalau, Hawai’i passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Hilo Life Care Center. Born July, 1955 in Hilo Hawai’i, Estelle was the daughter of Cecilia B. Ferreira and Robert K. Adachi. She grew up in North Highlands CA but eventually came back to Hilo,...
Jeffrey Lynn Joseph
May 12, 2026
Jeffrey L Joseph, of Hilo Hawaii, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 12, 2026 at the age of 78. Jeffery was born January 12, 1948 to Thelma and Charles Joseph in Cleveland, Ohio. Jeffrey honorably served in the United States Air Force and later pursued higher education, earning a...
Ronald Elama Hideo Kelii Sr
May 04, 2026
Ronald E. H. Kelii Sr., 85, of Hilo, died May 4, 2026. He was a graduate of Hilo High School, studied electrical engineering in Oregon, served in the United States Army and worked for Henry Kelii Electrical Inc. He was a member of Hilo Y’s Men Club, Hilo Contractors Association, Hawaii Island...
Thomas Darel Campbell
May 01, 2026
Thomas Darel Campbell 1936-2026 Thomas Darel Campbell, also known as Tommy in his younger years and Tom in his adult life, passed away at home with his son beside him on May 1st, 2026 in Waikoloa Village, Hawaii. He was the oldest and only child born to Doris Pauline Campbell and Joseph Calvin...
Giles Anthony Forsythe
May 01, 2026
Giles Anthony “Tony” Forsythe was a beloved man, husband and father. He is remembered as a man with so many qualities that not only built, but set the foundation of his family and legacy. He was a man that moved through life with a simple principle, to take care of, provide and love his family....
Frances Amelia Mathews
Apr. 25, 2026
Frances "Frannie" Amelia Mathews October 12, 1953 – April 25, 2026 Frances Amelia Mathews, known affectionately by many as Frannie, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, in Keaau, Hawaii, at the age of 72. Born on October 12, 1953, at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix, Arizona, Frannie was the...
Daniel Vasquez Sr.
Apr. 22, 2026
Daniel Vasquez Sr., lovingly known as “Danny,” was born on July 3, 1949, in Kealakekua, Hawaiʻi, to Catalina Alvarez and Phillip Vasquez. He passed away on April 22, 2026, at one of his favorite surf spots in Keauhou, Hawaiʻi, at the age of 76. Danny was preceded in death by his beloved wife,...
Diana Lee Prock
Apr. 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of Diana Prock Diana Prock, a beloved daughter of Christ, passed away peacefully on 4-16-2026 at her home in Keaukaha, Hilo. She was 69 years old. A woman of profound resourcefulness and grace, Diana saw the hand of the Creator in every bloom and tide. She lived simply but...
Joseph Alexander Riveira Sr.
Apr. 13, 2026
Joseph Alexander Riveira Sr., 71, of Hilo, died in Hilo on April 13, 2026. He was born on Oʻahu on December 14, 1954. He honorably served in the Air National Guard and earned Rifle M16 Expert and Hand Grenade Sharpshooter qualifications. He was also a member of the Hilo Boxing Club, earning the...
Martha Leona Ah Yee
Apr. 10, 2026
Martha “Mata” Leona (Kekuna) Ah Yee, born on January 13, 1952, in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, passed away in Hilo on April 10, 2026, at the age of 74, surrounded by the love of family and the memories of a life well lived. Mata is survived by her loving sisters, Rosealind (Noah) Strange of Arizona, Lillian...