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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...

Matsue Matsuoka Maeda, 97, of Kohala, HI, passed away on August 28, 2018, at the Kohala Hospital. She was born in Kohala, she was retired from the Kohala Hospital, and she was a member of the Kohala Hongwanji Mission. Private services will be held at a later date. She is survived by her son, Mike...

Calixta Calidayan Andrada, 82, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in the Philippines. A visitation will take place on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Hilo Baptist Church (600 W. Lanikaula St., Hilo); a...

Candace Tacub, 75, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Hilo. She was born in Hilo, HI in May of 1943 and was a retired beautician at Jan’s Beauty Shop in Pahoa. A memorial service will be held on September 9. 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Soka Gakkai Intl. located at 695 Makalika...

Andy L. Sylva, Jr., 87, of Volcano, HI, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at his home in Volcano. He was born in Honolulu, HI in 1930 and was retired from the Honolulu City & County’s Wastewater Department. A visitation and service will be held at the Word Of God Church – YWCA, 145...

Vicente Bolusan Antonio 86, of Keaau, HI, passed away on August 13, 2018, at Pohai Malama Hospice Hilo. He was born in Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He was a retired farmer and Jack of all trades. Private services will be held for immediate family only. He is survived by his loving wife,...

Jean “Aunty Jeannie” Uilani Wygal, 79, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at the Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Honolulu, HI. She was the Resident Council President of the Life Care Center of Hilo and a volunteer for Hospice and AARP. Private services. She is...

Nancy Jean Phillips, 84, of Kamuela, HI, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Barrington, NJ. She was a retired Registered Nurse for Honokaa Hospital and North Hawaii Community Hospital. She was a member of the HGEA, Hawaiian Quilting Club, Anuenue Quilters, and...

Miniver “Mini” Leimomi Kepa’a, 56, of Hilo, HI died July 19, 2018 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born in 1962, in Hilo, HI and was a homemaker. A celebration of life will be held at the Onekahakaha Beach Park in Hilo, HI on September 2, 2018 starting at 12:00 P.M. She is survived by her son,...

Hoyt “Stan” Stanley Timbrook, 69, of Pahoa, HI, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Stockton, CA. He was a retired butcher and personal chef. No services. He is survived by spouse, Donna Timbrook of Pahoa, HI; son, Rodney Timbrook of Sonora, CA; daughter,...

Kahokualaka’I Puahala, 24, of Hilo, HI died July 7, 2018. He was born in 1993, in Hilo, HI. Private services were held. He is survived by his girlfriend, Brenyne Hacoba; three children, Blazedon-Reid Hacoba, Braylee Puahala, and Braydon Puahala; his parents, Ryan Puahala, Sr. and Theresa (Curtis...

Mary Alice McRae, 66, died July 2, 2018, at Pohai Malama in Hilo, Hawaii. Born in 1951 in Sanford, North Carolina, she was a retired educator and very active in Yoga and Zumba. A viewing will be held at Homelani Memorial Park on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 from 10:00 A.M until 11:00 A.M. Family...