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Akiko Higa, 89, formerly of Laupahoehoe, died Dec. 27, 2020 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center in Hilo. Born in Olaa, she was a retired custodian for Laupahoehoe High and Elementary School, and longtime member of the Papaaloa Hongwanji Mission. Private services at a later date. No...

Lisa Kainani Makaike Milldrum, of Volcano, HI, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Honolulu, HI on September 3, 1964 and was a Human Resources Manager at Hawaii Care Choices. No services. She is survived by daughter, Breana Milldrum of Hilo, HI; parents,...

On Sunday, December 20, 2020, Leon Joseph Case Jr., of San Diego, CA passed away in Hilo, HI. Leon was born on March 18, 1955 in Waterbury, CT to Leo and Patricia Case. In 1981 he married the love of his life Carin Vanessa Faz. They raised two children, Jerome and Jennifer. Leon was a loving...

Brice Kahoiwai "Pocho" Buyuan, 65, of Captain Cook, passed away on December 18 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Pahala, Hawaii, in 1955, he was a truck driver for Kau Agribuiness Sugar Company, a transporter for Hertz-Rent-A-Car, and a Public Area Attendant for the Four Seasons Hualalai/Keolu....

Melvin “Mel” Wayne Moniz, Sr., 74, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Hilo, HI. He was a superintendent for Meadow Gold Dairies and a veteran of the U.S. Army. No services. He is survived by spouse, Frances Moniz of Hilo, HI; 2 sons, Melvin Moniz,...

Iwao Yamasaki, 94, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Kurtistown, HI. He was a retired employee of HELCO. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Private services. In lieu of flowers and koden, contributions may be made to Hawaii Care Choices. He is...

Gilbert Kuheana, Sr., 66, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at Pohai Malama. He was born in Pahala, HI. He was an employee of Ohana Banana. Private services. He is survived by 3 sons, Gilbert Kuheana, Jr. of Hilo, HI, Ansel (Olivia) Kuheana of Hilo, HI, and Kawika (Noel) Kuheana...

Gary Wayne Thomas Butts, 74, of Hilo passed away on November 14, 2020 at Life Care Center in Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a U.S. Navy veteran, former construction worker, and baggage handler with Aloha Airlines. No services. He is survived by a brother, Bruce D. Butts of Hilo; nieces, nephews, and...

Brice Peter Gacutan, 56, of Hilo, passed away on November 12, 2020 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pahala, he was a care giver, cook, and served in the Army National Guard. Private services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to Roy Gacutan, PO Box 7244, Hilo, HI, 96720 He is...

Soo Jang Lee, 73, of Hilo, HI, passed away on November 11, 2020 in Hilo. Mr. Lee was born on October 10, 1947 in Seoul, South Korea. He was a life-long martial artist in Tae Kwon Do. Over his lifetime, he had the great honor of being a head Tae Kwon Do instructor for the Korean Army, until he...

Marvel Hiilei Bento, 77, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo, HI. She was a retired teacher and counselor at Waiakea Elementary School, the former President of Hawaii Island Retired Teachers Association, and a member of the HSTA....

Robert (Bob) C. Measel Jr, 75, of Hilo, Hawai’i passed away on Sunday Oct 25, 2020 when he was taken by ambulance to the Hilo Medical Center. Although his mind was sharp, his body failed him due to Chronic Kidney disease, Cardiac Hypertrophy, and Skin Cancer. Born in Danville, Kentucky on...