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Shirleyann Leina’ala (Lewandoski) Oguma May 2, 1946 – September 6, 2021 Shirleyann Leina’ala (Lewandoski) Oguma, 75, of Mountain View, Hawai’i, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her ohana on September 6, 2021. She was retired from J&J Hardware in Hilo and was a member of the VFW Post...

Robert Kaneala “Honey Bear” Lively, 25. Born February 13, 1996 died September 5, 2021. He was co-captain of fishing vessel Akua Lani, a carpenter and laborer at Hawaii Rainforest Tea, an excavator operator at Mo’oloa Farm Services, an avid hunter and original member of Team #Puppyfiah. Scattering...

Teresa Leigh Paculba, 65, of Pahoa, Hawaii, died August 30, 2021 at home. Born in Frederick, Maryland, she was a former waitress at Ken’s House of Pancakes and a retired Foster Parent with the State of Hawaii. Private services to be held. She is survived by her husband, Rudy Paculba of Pahoa,...

Craig Cass Kimura ("Giggie") was born in Hilo, Hawaii in 1949 to Edna and Kazuo Kimura and spent his early life there with brother, Russell. Gig was a member of the Hilo High School Class of ’67. He obtained a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Minnesota, a Masters Degree from the...

Raymond Samuel Johnson, 89, of Hilo died August 15 at Life Care Center. Born November 15, 1931, In New York City, he was an actor and a poet. In the first Dirty Harry movie, he appears in a memorable scene working over the Scorpio Killer character. He also plays the antagonist to Sun Ra in the...

George B. Enter aka George Shippey, deceased August 13, 2021, was born November 28, 1964 on the island of Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia. George lived in several places throughout his lifetime. During his teen years, he lived in Washington Stateand then Michigan State. As a young adult,...

Josephine “Miss D” DeMorales, age 78, of Hilo, HI, passed away on August 9, 2021 at her home. Born in Naalehu, she was a retired Principal of Ka’u High School and Pahala Elementary School and Vice Principal of Konawaena High School. She was known as “Miss D” by her former students. She is...

Charann Mary Darlene Alick, 26, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Bethel, Alaska. She was an employee of Hilo Candy Company. Private services. She is survived by father, Benjamin Alick of Pilot Station, Alaska; 2 sisters, Misty...

Joseph “Butchie Boy” Cho, Jr., 68, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo, HI. Private services and no monetary donations. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by son, Joseph “Moki” Cho III of Austin, TX; daugthers, Tai Lee...

Robert Charles Nichols, 72, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Pohai Malama. He was born in Pasadena, CA. He was an automotive mechanic and restorer. No services. He is survived by spouse, Deborah Nichols of Keaau, HI; 2 daughters, Lisa (Fabian) Quintero of Riverside, CA and...

Alice Kieko Furusho, 94, of Waikoloa, died July 22 at Hale Ho’ola Hamakua. Born in Hilo, resided in Pahala after marriage and had her own business as the only hairdresser for many years, serving the community until retirement. She and husband Goichi (deceased) also managed the movie theater....

Joseph D. Shields, Jr. born in Philadelphia, PA in 1941, from Keaau, a loving husband & father; Retired MGYSGT in the USMC after 30 years of service and also retired Supervisor at the USPS in Lake Mary, FL. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Y. Shields, daughters: Sayoko Yamaguchi (Ty &...