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Melonie Faye Myra Ganhinhin Leopoldo was born on October 9, 1968 in Honolulu, HI and passed away on February 1, 2022 at home in Naalehu, HI. She graduated from Waianae High School and was a member of the Hilo Diabetes Awareness Classes for many years. She will forever be missed and loved. Melonie...

Walter Kaohu O' Kaleponi Mookini III August 7, 1967 ~ January 30, 2022 Kaohu passed away on January 30, 2022 at his home in Waikoloa, on the island of Hawaii. He was born in Harbor City, California on August 7, 1967. He is survived by his dad, Walter Kaohu Mookini Jr of Florida; mom and dad...

Ronald Joseph Proebstl, passed peacefully due to complications from cancer on Friday, January 20th, 2022 on his beloved farm in Kapoho, on the Big Island of Hawaii. He was 60. Ron was born in New York City, New York on December 15, 1961 to Richard James Proebstl and Cecelia Marie (Counihan)...

Edward Kaukaopua Wong Sr., 76, of Kailua-Kona, HI died January 19, 2022. He was born in Wailuku, Maui on May 2, 1945. Services will be held at a later date. He is survived by sons, Edward R. K. Wong Jr., Warren P. K. Wong, George K. Wong, and Sharownn (Kahala) Wong ; daughters, Samantha-Marie...

Justin P. Rodriguez, of Hilo, HI, passed away on January 10, 2022, as a result of his injuries suffered from a car accident. Justin is survived by his long time partner, Lauren, and a host of family and friends who loved him. A private memorial service is planned by Justin’s family.

Patrick Michael Cunningham passed away Monday at the Kona Community Hospital in Kealakekua, HI at age 77 due to COVID combined with an underlying illness. Pat was a real force of nature! To know him was to love, admire, and respect him. He was born November 6th, 1944 at Ellwood City Hospital,...

Matthew K. Haili Jr., 67, of Keaau, HI died on January 7, 2022 in Hilo. Born on August 22, 1954 in Honolulu, he grew up in Waimanalo, graduated from Kailua High School, and drove tour busses for Enoa, Roberts Hawaii, and Polynesian Adventures. He will be greatly missed. Private services and...

Charles Francis Meredith passed away on January 7, 2022 in Kea’au, Hawaii attended by family and friends. Charlie passed away due to pancreatic cancer. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Charlie managed his illness with strength and determination and wanted to spend as much time...

Emily Rosita Galario, 82, of Pahoa, Hawaii passed away on Thursday, January 6th, 2022 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in 1939, she was a retired Truck Driver for Hilo Coast Processing. Services will be held at Connect Point Church, 168 Holomua Street in Hilo on Monday, January 24th, 2022 from...

Melody Parker, 65, of Hilo, HI, passed away on January 6th, 2022 at the Hilo Medical Center. Melody was born on February 1st, 1956 in Los Angeles, California. After graduating high school, she moved to Hilo to attend the University of Hawaii at Hilo to receive a bachelors degree in Criminal...

Filipe “Leppy” “Cowboy” S. Cuison, 86, of Hilo died Dec. 28, 2021 at home in Hilo. Born in Hilea, HI, he was a retired journeyman welder at Ka’u sugar plantation, owner of Akaka Falls Incorporated farm, and an Army National Guard veteran. A graveside service will be held at Veterans Cemetery #2...

Deidre Ann “Hale” Perreira, 62, of Hilo, died on December 24, 2021. Born on March 16, 1959 in Kapapala, she was raised in Keei, Kona. She was an employee of Hilo Lunch Shop. Private services held by the family. No flowers or monetary donations. She is survived by godsons, Daryl (Evelyn Salmo) Ke...