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Tadao Nago, 79, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2014 at the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. He was born in Pepeekeo, HI on Nov. 24, 1934. He was an employee of Pan American Airlines and a veteran of the US Army. Private services were held. He is survived by son, Stuart (Masami)...

Mitsue Yamamoto, 92, of Hilo, HI, formerly of Lahaina, Maui, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. She was born in Olaa, HI on August 29, 1921. She was a housekeeper for the Sheraton Maui and a member of Hawaii County Nutritional Center and Lahaina...

Judy May Magnuson, 69, of Pepeekeo, HI, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Waukegan, IL on March 27, 1944. She was a homemaker and a member of the Hawaii Island Adult Care. Services will be held in Illinois. Contributions may be made to the...

Arthur “Ace” Akau, Sr., 62, of Kamuela, HI, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honokaa, HI on Sept. 28, 1951. He was a Trucking Foreman for Parker Ranch, a groundskeeper for Oye Construction, and a member of Hawaii’s Kahiko Omole Hui. A visitation...

Katherine “Kanani” “Luana” Kapahu Painter, 69, of Mountain View, HI, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Hilo, HI on August 25, 1944. She was a security guard and a member of New Hope Volcano. Private services. She is survived by son, Leon Norton of Georgia;...

Wendy Joyce Fletcher, 60, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on Sept. 1, 1953. She was member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. No services. She is survived by 2 sons, Jason Skeba of Phoenix, AZ and Chris Sprauge...

Freddie “Dago” Ennith Kaholoa’a, 68, of Mountain View, HI, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Pohai Malama. He was born in Waipio Valley, HI on Dec. 7, 1944. He was a plasterer, a member of the Mason & Plasterers Union Local 630, the proprietor of Kaholoaa’s Hale, and a veteran of...

George “Chris” Lytle Christensen, 69, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Flordia on Nov. 6, 1944. He was a contractor and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Private services will be held. He is survived by 2 daughters, Nikole (Justin) Keka of Pahoa,...

Odette Cecile Rickert, 58, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Los Angeles, CA on Nov. 16, 1955. She was an editor, life counselor, and taught West Coast Swing, Tai Chi, Yoga, and Qigong. She was a member of the Big Island Dance Council, Center...

Glenwell “Fish” Orlando Filoteo, 60, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Honolulu, HI on Dec. 13, 1952. He was a service driver for Big Island Honda and Hawaii Motors. He coached for Hilo Boxing Club, Waiakea Boxing Club, and Panaewa Allis. A...

Gilbert Webster Wiggins, 71, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Newport News, Virginia on Feb. 1, 1941. He was a pawn broker. He was a veteran of the US Army and Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict and earned a Purple Heart and 3...

William “Pikinini” John Haena, 70, of Kapaau, HI, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo, HI on July 8, 1943. He was a life guard for the County of Hawaii, a private swim coach, and a member of the Red Cross. Services will be held. He is survived...