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Yun K. Okumura
Dec. 02, 2017
Yun K. Okumura, 60, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at Pohai Malama. She was born in South Korea on August 17, 1957. She was a waitress at Club Rose in Hilo, HI. Services pending. Daughter, Patricia Lynn Casillas of Joshua, TX and grandson, Cainan James Treadway of Joshua, TX.
Anthony Lili'uokalani Wise
Dec. 01, 2017
Anthony “Tony” Lili’uokalani Wise, 63, of Puna, HI, passed away on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at Pohai Malama. Also known as “Coach Tony”. He was born in Honolulu, HI on Nov. 20, 1954. He was an Executive Chef for Hawaii Naniloa Hotel, Youth Counselor for Salvation Army of Hilo and coach/founder of...
Mildred Kumoye Yoshida
Nov. 28, 2017
Mildred Kumoye Yoshida, 93, died Nov. 28, 2017 at Hospice Of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. She was born on January 21, 1924 in Wahiawa and was retired from Sears Roebuck. Private services to be held in Honolulu with inurnment in the National Memorial Cemetery Of The Pacific (Punchbowl...
Barbara Ann Brommelsick
Nov. 27, 2017
Barbara Ann Broemmelsick, 92, of Mountain View, HI, formerly of Vancouver, WA and Chesterfield MO, passed away on Monday , November 27 at home with the loving care of family, special caregiver, Robbie, and Hospice of Hilo. She was born in Kansas on June 12, 1925, eldest child of Florence and...
Leenel Annette Paulos
Nov. 05, 2017
Leenel Annette Paulos, 50, of Volcano, died November 5, 2017, at Hilo Medical Center. Born on July 23, 1967, in Honokaa, she worked at Thai Thai Restaurant, Hale Aloha Bed and Breakfast, and Verna’s Drive Inn. A visitation will start at noon, Sunday, Dec. 10 at the Laupahoehoe Point main...
Miriam Mamo Margo Namohala
Oct. 27, 2017
Miriam Mamo Margo Namohala, 76, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu, HI on January 15, 1941. She was a housekeeper at the Hilo Medical Center. Private services were held. She is survived by son, Edwin Namohala of Hilo, HI; 2...
Henry Collins
Oct. 25, 2017
Henry Collins, 88, of Hilo, HI, formerly of Sacramento, CA, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in El Paso, TX on April 12, 1929. He worked for the State of California in social services and was a former Director of drug rehabilitation programs for...
Irenio Valencia
Oct. 24, 2017
Irenio “Ab” Valencia, 69, of Volcano, HI, died October 24, 2017, at his home. Born on April 14, 1948, in Honolulu, he was Kumu Hula of Halau Hula Kalehuaki’eki’eika’iu, a summer school Chant and Hula Instructor for Kamehameha Schools, did training for Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park and Friends...
Dominga Rodrigues
Oct. 23, 2017
Dominga Rodrigues, 82, of Volcano, HI died Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at a private care home in Hilo. Born on January 16, 1935, in Kohala, HI; she was a retired bookkeeper. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 18th at 10 a.m. at Grace Community Church (74-4889 Palani Road,...
Norman Blank
Oct. 19, 2017
Norman Blank, 85, of Pahoa, died October 19, 2017, at his home. Born on July 28, 1932, in The Bronx, he was retired from grout and tile restoration, a member of the New York Life Millionaire Roundtable, and a veteran of the United States Air Force. A private memorial service will be held. He is...
David Shuichi Fukuda
Oct. 16, 2017
David Shuichi Fukuda, 82, of Indianapolis, Indiana and Hilo, HI, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017 in Indiana. He was born in Hilo, HI on May 9, 1935. He was a bacteriologist for Eli Lilly and Company. Private services were held. Family requests no koden and no flowers. He is survived by 2...
Lois Catherine Nakamura
Oct. 14, 2017
Lois Catherine Nakamura, 91, of Hilo, died Oct. 14, 2017, at Legacy Hilo. Born on Sept. 12, 1926, in New Jersey, she was the owner of Banyon General Store in Hilo, HI and a member of the American Business Women's Association. A private memorial service was held. She is survived by partner, James...