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Mary Takiko Nakagawa
Jun. 13, 2025
Mary Matsumoto Nakagawa, age 73, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1951, in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. A proud Nisei, Mary was deeply rooted in her Japanese heritage and carried the aloha spirit in all that she did. She was known for her quiet strength, fierce love for her...
Vanessa Neff
Jun. 01, 2025
Vanessa Neff, 69, passed away peacefully June 1st, 2025 on Hawaii Island. She was born in Floyd County Kentucky and lived most of her adult life near Columbus, Ohio. She retired to Hawaii in 2021 and enjoyed the tranquility and peace of island life. She was known as "Pretty Mamaw" to her first...
Lambrecht, Gloria
May 31, 2025
Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.
Daphne Y.F. Chu
May 29, 2025
Daphne Y. F. Chu, age 70, passed away on May 29, 2025, in Hilo, Hawaii. Daphne was born on March 30, 1955, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to Victor F. H. Chu and Margaret W. T. Chu and grew up in East Brunswick, New Jersey and Wilmington, Delaware where she attended Concord High School and exhibited...
Sherry Ann Arkangel
May 28, 2025
Sherry Ann (Hovey) Arkangel, 80, of Hilo, HI, died May 28, 2025 at home. Born in Fort Huachuca, Arizona on October 5, 1944, she was a member of Parent Teacher Association , School Community Councils, at numerous big island schools and youth sports organizations; was in management and a realtor at...
Raymond Tavares Rabisa Sr.
May 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of Raymond Tavares Rabisa Sr, 85, of Hilo, Hawaii. He was a loving Father to his Children; Raymond Rabisa Jr, Gloria Grace, Raenette Kainoa, Betty Jane Kapahua ( Lambert Kipi) Lydia David (Elias) and Shaylyn Reiger (Ethan). He was an older Brother...
Lionel Arruda II
May 23, 2025
Lionel Arruda II Age 78 Passed away Friday May 23 2025 in Hilo Hawaii. He was born and raised in Papaikou Hawaii to Lionel and Hannah Arruda and was raised with 2 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by his Children Son Chris Arruda, Daughter Lisa (Ben) Cabral, Son Lionel (Lani) Arruda III,...
Maxwell Xavier Robertson-Sherwood
May 16, 2025
Maxwell Xavier Robertson-Sherwood, 21, of Hilo, passed away on May 16, 2025, following a tragic accident in Keaau. A graduate of Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science, Maxx was known for his artistic talent, love of vegetarian cooking, and deep affection for animals—especially his cat, Fred. He is...
Sylvester "Onaona" Onaonanamaka Ah Yee
May 14, 2025
SYLVESTER ONAONANAMAKA" ONAONA" AH YEE, 76, of Hilo, left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who loved him, as he passed away on May 14, 2025, with immediate family by his side at Hilo Medical Center. His loving wife, Martha Ah Yee, survives him, a testament to the enduring power of their...
Michael Young Marn Gaspar
May 12, 2025
Michael Young Marn Gaspar age 69 born September 10, 1955. Passed away May 12 https://2025.Lived and loved his paniolo life of Lehu’ula, Kainaliu, Kona. He loved playing music, fishing, hunting ,leather work . He was a true https://paniolo.Survived by brothers Gordon Gaspar ,Michael Gaspar ,...
Arlene Wakefield
May 11, 2025
Arlene Wakefield passed away peacefully at Life Care Center of Hilo, on May 12, 2025, at the age of 97. She had been a resident of Honaunau, Hawaii for over 50 years. Arlene lived an extraordinary life. She bumped elbows with movie stars like Dean Martin and Gene Kelly. She owned successful...
Christian Kaluai Kaiwi
May 02, 2025
Christian Kaluai Kaiwi was born to Kawika Kaiwi and Winona Kaluai on April 27 , 1970 in Hilo Hawaii.He was a retired surveyor for ESH Engineers Surveyors Hawaii where he worked with his Father and Cousins.He is survived by his 1st love Ilka "Aiko" Kelekolio-Kaiwi married 8 years but loved for...