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Lorraine Chung
Dec. 21, 2021
Lorraine “Sayo” Chung, 81, of Hilo, HI died on December 17, 2021 at Pohai Malama in Hilo. Born in Hakalau, she was a retired cashier for Sure Save Supermarkets and a member of the Hilo Seventh Day Adventist Church. Private services were held. Please no flowers or koden. She is survived by her...
Hugh Emmet Andrews
Dec. 19, 2021
Hugh Emmet Andrews, 77, born and raised in Hilo, HI, passed away on December 19, 2021 at home in Costa Mesa, CA. He was a former machinist for Momac Products and a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo on Friday, April 29. 2022....
Ernest John Williamson Jr.
Dec. 19, 2021
Ernest (Ernie) John Williamson Jr. passed away peacefully at Hilo Medical Center on December 19th, 2021 at the age of 78 years. Ernie was born at Stanford University Hospital in the city of San Francisco, California on September 24th, 1943 to Ernest John Williamson and Alice Louise Williamson....
Herman Maluhia Richards
Dec. 18, 2021
Herman Maluhia Richards Herman Maluhia Richards, 32, of Mountain View, died Demember 18, 2021 in Kailua-Kona. He was born in Hilo on November 27, 1989. A Celebration Of Life will be held at a later date. He is survived by his mother, Ellen Richards of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Nevaeh Mendoza of...
Lorraine Chung
Dec. 17, 2021
Lorraine “Sayo” Chung, 81, of Hilo, HI died on December 17, 2021 at Pohai Malama in Hilo. Born in Hakalau, she was a retired cashier for Sure Save Supermarkets and a member of the Hilo Seventh Day Adventist Church. Private services were held. Please no flowers or koden. She is survived by her...
Dr. Liborio Pasion Namnama
Dec. 17, 2021
Dr. Liborio Pasion Namnama of ‘Āinaloa, Hawai’i Island, passed away in his sleep on December 17, 2021. He was born on March 8, 1938, in Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, and he immigrated to Honolulu in 1970. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Celerina (Sally) Esteban Namnama; daughter...
Dean Genshi Otani
Dec. 06, 2021
Dean Genshi Otani, 65, of Hilo, died December 6, 2021 at Hawaii Care Choices. Born in Hilo, he was formerly employed at Farmers Exchange, Sunida’s, Pacific Air, HPA as security, was a school custodian, and he operated a pawn shop. Private services were held. No koden please. He is survived by his...
Jo Ann Fujimoto
Dec. 04, 2021
Jo Ann Fujimoto of Hilo, HI passed away on December 4, 2021 in Hilo at the age of 74. Mrs. Fujimoto was born May 16, 1947 in Kohala Hawaii and was married to Walter Fujimoto in Hawaii on August 2, 1969. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Waichi...
Davelyn Leinette Bufil
Nov. 30, 2021
Davelyn "Blu" Leinette Bufil, 66, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Pohai Malama. She was born in Hilo, HI. She was the Ground Supervisor for the Dept. of Transportation - Hilo Airport and a volunteer for RSVP. A drive-thru visitation will take place on Saturday, February...
Emilio Salinas Jr.
Nov. 29, 2021
Emilio “Sal” Salinas, Jr., 81, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Villaldama, Mexico. He was a retired SR Analyst for Beckman Instruments. Private services. He is survived by spouse, Elsie Roma Salinas of Keaau, HI; 4 sons, Peter (Kelli)...
Dennis Michael Silva
Nov. 27, 2021
Dennis Michael Silva, 70, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2021 at the Pohai Malama. He was born in Hilo. He was a retired Recreation Manager for the Hawaii County Parks & Recreation Division. He is survived by spouse, Kelly Silva of Hilo, HI; daughter, Stacie (Sega) Ohmine of CA;...
Stacey Aiona Aka
Nov. 23, 2021
Stacey “Braddah Black” Aiona Aka, 61, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo, HI. Private services. He is survived by daughter, Staceylynn Aiona Aka of Hilo, HI; 3 sons, Toby (Noe) Moses of Hilo, HI, Bryson (Kevi-Ann) Aiona Aka of Hilo,...