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Floyd “Chappy” Edgar Chapman, Jr., 79, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was a truck driver for Mihara Transfer, small engine mechanic for Garden Exchange, and the DJ “Night Owl” for KPUA. He was a sergeant in the...

Rosemary Coughlin passed away peacefully in Hawaii on November 20, 2018, at the age of 87. Rose was predeceased by her beloved husband Robert William Coughlin 1st, son Richard Anthony Coughlin, and grandsons Brent Daniel Coughlin and Robert William Coughlin III. Survived by her seven children....

George Gomes Sr., 78, of Hilo, formerly of Honokaa, was born in Honkaa and died November 17, 2018 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. He was a retired plantation worker for Paauilo Experiment Station, worked for UAL catering at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, and was a lifetime cowboy. A memorial...

Paul “Zakster” Phillip Parker, 39, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Bakersfield, CA. He was the proprietor of Friendly Computers and Surveillance Systems. Private services. He is survived by son, Zak Parker of Bakersfield, CA; mother,...

Sumiko Oshita Suzuki, 82, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018. She was born in Hilo, HI in October of 1936 and was a member of the Kaumana Baptist Church. Private services were held. She is survived by her husband Harry Suzuki; a daughter, Judi (Chris) Antoszek of California; a...

Joseph Feliciano Enriques, 61, of Kurtistown, HI passed away on November 10, 2018 at Pohai Malama. Born in Hilo, HI, he was raised in Pahala, Punalu’u in Kau and was a graduate of Kau High School, Class of 1975. Joseph was a retired member of Operating Engineers Local 3 and worked for numerous...

Carol June Callison Ewing, 71, of Hilo passed away November 1, 2018 at Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in 1947 in Hammond, Indiana, a member of New Hope Christian Fellowship, a Parent Community Networking Facilitator at Hilo Union School, the sole proprietor of The Plant Lady: Green Plant...

Ethelwyne Elizabeth Nahina, 79, of Hilo, HI, formerly of Oahu, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 at Mohouli Senior Residence in Hilo. She was born in Honolulu, HI in October of 1939 and worked for the Y.M.C.A./Leeward/CIS on Oahu as a secretary. A celebration of life will be held on...

Christine Mae Peters, 60, died on October 15, 2018 in Hilo. Beloved daughter of Bertha M. Peters, fiancé of Christopher Ellis, sister to Ronald Peters, Lynn Peters, Laureen Martin and Charlene Smith and loving aunt to Joseph Peters, Neill Martin and Rachel Smith. She was a former resident of...

Velma U’ilani Foster, 57, of Hilo, HI, passed away at Pōhai Mālama on Monday, October 8, 2018 in Hilo. Born in Hilo, HI she was a homemaker and previously employed by the Easter Seals West Central Base and Sodexo at UH Hilo and a member of the Sure Foundation Church of Hilo. A visitation will be...

Ruby C. Rios, 81, of Honokaa, HI, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 at her daughter’s residence. She was born in Honokaa, HI. She was a homemaker and caregiver and a member of the Alpha and Omega Church of God. A visitation will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 from 10 to 11 am at the...

Edwin “Brada” “Eddie Boy” DeSa III, 41, of Pepeekeo and Fern Acres, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at home in Pepeekeo. He was born in Hilo, HI in January of 1977. A visitation for friends and family will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hilo on Friday, October 12. 2018 from...