With heavy hearts but with immense appreciation for the time we had with her, we announce the passing of Connie Roseann Farris (née Marte), who left us on February 7th, 2025, at the age of 64. A beloved resident of Vancouver, B.C., she brought light, warmth, and kindness to everyone who had the...

CARY ISAMI HOʻOPIʻI also known as Unko Isami was born in Hilo, Hawaiʻi on June 23, 1952. He peacefully passed away on February 6, 2025. He was a retired bus driver for The Bus in Honolulu, HI and Jack’s Tours. Cary is survived by wife, Charlene Hoʻopiʻi, son Ikaika Hoʻopiʻi (Charnalle) of Rolling...

Marilyn Kealaka Martinez, 72, of Pahoa, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at home in Pahoa.  She was a retired educational assistant for the Hawaii Department of Education at Kaumana Elementary School, a member of Maku’u Farmers Hawaiian Homestead Association and Thy word Ministries-Hilo. ...

Michael (Mike) J. Cesaletti of Kailua-Kona passed away after an extended illness. He was surrounded by the love of his family and friends when he went home to be with the Lord at the age of 63 on January 31, 2025.Born on February 17, 1961 in Passaic, New Jersey to Raymond Cesaletti and Anita Jane...

Joseph De Reis Capellas of Hilo, Hawaii born on January 11, 1948, died peacefully on January 31, 2025 after a brief illness. He was 77 years old. Joseph (“Joe”) was the son of the late Eugene S. Capellas, II and Adeline Capellas. Joe was the grandson to Eugene Capellas, a Hawaiian State Senator...

Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.

Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.

Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.

Rick Turpen passed away on Saturday evening after a brief and bravely fought battle with lung cancer at age 74. With a personality that was larger than life, Rick always seized the day, and approached life as an endless series of adventures. He assumed the risk was usually worth the reward - that...

Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.

Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.

Mikell Maxine Mulligan-Circle-Ramirez, lovingly known as "Mike," passed away on January 9, 2025, in Hilo, Hawaii. Born on March 28, 1949, her life touched many. Private services are being scheduled. May her memory bring you joy. She lived well and loved deeply, Gods peace. Survived by her sister...