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Elizabeth “Libby” May Kapuras, 82, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Pohai Malama. She was born in Hilo, HI on May 6, 1935. She was a supervisor of the Treasure Island Snack Shop and the Hilo Bay Snack Shop. She was a member of the Central Christian Church in Hilo. No...

Jeffrey M. Melrose, 65, of Hilo, Hawai’i died July 25, 2017, at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Raised in Makawao, Maui, he was a land manager and planner for large land owners, including Kamehameha Schools and Amfac Hawai’i, and ran his firm Island Planning. He also was a part-time...

Patrick Pua, 71, of Paauilo, HI, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born on Maui, HI on November 23, 1944. He was a stacker operator at the Hamakua Sugar Plantation and a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Papa’aloa, HI. He is survived by his two daughters...

Robert William Ranstrom, 64, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Alamosa, Colorado on July 12, 1952. He was a horticulturalist. Services will be held at a later date on the Big Island and in Washington. He is survived by companion, Patricia Davidson...

Angelo Alexander Cellini, 54, of Mountain View, HI, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Eugene, Oregon on January 27, 1963. He was the co-owner of Mt. View Anthuriums, a member of the Hawaii Floral And Nursery Assosication, and a member of the Sathya Sai...

Henry J. Mills, 91, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Maui, HI on March 30, 1926. He was a retired hotel maintenance worker and a World War II veteran. Mr. Mills has no known living relatives. The attendance of fellow veterans and friends...

Elvira Deguito Ramos, 70, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Quezon City, Philippines on Jan. 3, 1947. She was the proprietor of an accounting firm. A Celebration of Life will take place on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the Homelani...

Ana “Nicky” Maria Dominguez, 64, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Pohai Malama. She was born in New York City, NY on July 25, 1952. She was a floor walker for KTA Superstores and Long’s Drugs, and a Black Jack dealer at the Cal-Neva Casino in Reno, Nevada. A celebration of...

James Allen Makekau Stallard, 58, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Anchorage, Alaska on April 18, 1958. He was a professional drywall mason and rock wall builder. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 12 noon at Luther...

Austin “Aus” Miller Dwight, 54, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Pohai Malama. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on Oct. 2, 1962. He was an installer for Walk-On Wood Flooring. A Celebration of Life (pot luck style) will take place on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 1 pm at Puhi...

Charles Allan Skinner, 91, of Kamuela, HI, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Canada on June 10, 1925. He was an airline mechanic for Hawaiian Airlines and an aerial photographer. He was also a veteran having served in the Canadian Air Force during World...

Skip P. Dahlen, 77, passed away on July 14, 2017 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. He was born on December 25, 1939 to Paul and Hazel Dahlen in Spokane, Washington. Skip Dahlen lived each day to the fullest in beautiful, Kona, Hawaii, his favorite place in the world. He had a love for the outdoors,...