Hilo, HI Obituaries

Kinney Kamalani Lemmon, 69, of Keaau, Passed away on August 17th at home. He was a retired Tractor mower for the County of Hawaii. Private services held. Celebration of Life to be announced at a late...

John “Concrete Pete” Richard Hargrove, 70, of Keaau, passed away August 11, 2026, at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born October 13, 1955, John spent his working years in the steady, honorable trade of ...

Engracio Bohol Jr., 77, of Pahoa, Hawaii, died at home on August 6th, 2026. Born in Hilo on September 23rd, 1948, he devoted his working life as a welder. Engracio was preceded in death by his wife,...

Kevin J Bradley, 79, formally of Chula Vista, CA passed away July 21, 2026. He was born on March 31, 1947, in Flushing, NY. He served in the Navy for 30 years, retiring in Hilo, HI for the past 30 yea...

Trista-Lynn Kawena Ku’uleihiwahiwa Puahala, 17, of Hilo passed away on July 20th, 2026, at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children. She was a Waiakea High School Graduate class of 2026. A dedi...

Kathleen Marie Shaw, 76, passed away at 7:29 pm on July 13, 2026, at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. She was a well-known OB/Gyn at the Hilo Medical Center and Saint Mary’s Hospital/Clinic in Galesburg. ...

Benjamin Sanchez, 84, of Honokaa, passed away on July 12, 2026, at his residence. Born on September 20, 1941, in Honokaa, Benjamin was a part of the Drip Irrigation Department for the Hamakua Sugar Co...

Shepherd Kapena Harbottle, 60, of Hilo, passed away on July 12, 2026, at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. He was a member of The Panaʻewa Hawaii Pidgin Hui. Shepherd will be remembered for his warm heart...

Melvin Joseph Dutro Jr., 82 of Hilo passed away on July 5, 2026, at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Waialua, HI. He retired as a truck driver. Private services were held. He is survived by son...

Pearl Lei Quintal, 75, passed away on June 30th at home. Born in Ka’u she was a wife and mother. Private services held. She is survived by Son, David Souza; daughters, Shela (Lee) Ducusin, Shereen (...

Gwendolyn Marvis Kahawai, 73, of Keaau, passed away on June 22, 2026, at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. She was an Education Assistant for the State Department of Education. Services Held at a later da...

Mahina Darnelle Hoepner, 38, of Honokaa, passed away on June 11,2026 at home. She was a devoted wife and mother dedicated to her loving family, and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

Benjamin Catriz, 90, passed away on May 27, 2026, at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Pahala on April 28, 1936, he was a retired carpenter and a proud member of The Carpenters Union Local 745. Pr...

Louise Adele Noelani Jaynes, 91, passed away on May 20, 2026. Born in Honoka'a on September 7, 1934, Louise resided in Kea'au, Hawaii. Service will be held on June 19, 2026 at Holy Rosary Church 16-5...

Jon "Yoko" Pall Enriques, 67, of Pahala, Hawaii, passed away on Sunday May 17, 2026. He was born in Pahala and graduated from Ka'u High School, Class of 1977. He worked for the County of Hawaii, was a...

Robert Franklin Karp Sr., age 93, of Hilo, Hawaii, passed away on May 11, 2026. He was born on October 28, 1932, in Aurora Illinois and Moved to Hawaii when he was 18. A veteran of the United States ...

Donald Dennis Daubenspeck Jr., 41, was born August 27, 1984, in Macomb County, MI, and died March 23, 2026. He resided in Pahoa, Hawaii. He generously chose to be an organ donor, a final act of compas...

Michael Lee Horst, 67, of Volcano, Hawaii, passed away on Saturday April 18th, 2026 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Long Beach, California he is a retired U.S. Army veteran who worked in the R...

Kersten Leslie Johnson, 68, of Volcano, passed away on Tuesday April 14th, 2026 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she received her Master’s degree in Environmental Scienc...

James Edward Haddix, 86, passed away on April 9, 2026. Born on December 26, 1939, in Breathitt County, Kentucky, he later made his home in Mountain View, Hawaii. James served in the Army and went o...

Daniel DeMello, 7/5/1937 – 4/7/2026. Born in Hilo, Hawaii, he served in the Army National Guard. He was a Construction-Laborer, and an avid hunter in his younger days. He is survived by sister Barbra ...

Anastacia Valeros Abellera 87, of Kailua Kona, passed away on April 7th, 2026, at home. Born in the Philippines, she was apart of gardening at Makae’eo Walking Path (Old A) for friends of fitness. S...

Jerry Susumu Sakamoto, 93, of Kamuela, Hawaii, passed away peacefully. He dedicated over 40 years of service as an administrator with the Department of Education and was a proud retired military veter...

Marino “Bobo” Tailon, 63, of Nā‘ālehu, passed away on March 9 in Hilo. Born in Pahala, he worked in landscape services for over 10 years, most recently serving the Four Seasons Hualālai. A public view...

Maraea May Chun, age 93, of Hilo, Hawaii, passed away on March 6, 2026, at home. Born June 7, 1932, in Hilo, Hawaii. Maraea worked as a civilian secretary for the U.S. Navy and later in life worked f...

Jamie Poni-Moi Keaupuliwa Orita-Mahu, 35, of Hilo passed on Tuesday March 3rd, 2026 at her home in Waianae. Born in Hilo, she worked as a warehouse supervisor at ABC CORP Waipahu. Public viewing and ...

Anthony "Hunter" Vitus Silva Jr. was born on March 24, 1957, in Honolulu, Oahu, and passed away on February 21, 2026, at home in Mountain View, HI at the age of 68. Hunter was a respected NRA Life me...

Mary Aderton Prange, 96, of Keaau, passed away on Thursday February 19th, 2026 at her residence. Born in Jerseyville, Illinois, she was a teacher, held a realtor license, but dedicated most of her lif...

Dionicio Mercado Villegas, born on May 12, 1943, passed away on February 17, 2026, at the age of 82. Dionicio was a resident of Pahala, Hawaii. He was a member of The Pahala Senior Club. He is surviv...

Ellen Masuyo Hori, born on October 15, 1935, in Kamuela, Hawaii, passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 90. She was a beloved resident of Waimea, Hawaii. Ellen was the co-owner of Honoka'a Ba...

Rone Tatoa Stinnett, born on November 13, 1966, in Banaba, Kiribati, passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 59. She was a resident of Pahoa, Hawaii, and a beloved member of her community. She ...

Logan Kekamahau'oliakapu'uwai Quintal, a beloved son, brother, and grandson, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 20. Born on January 3, 2006, Logan was a cherished member of the Hilo commun...

Caroline Payao Javar, 85, of Na’alehu, died January 2, 2026 at Ka’u Hospital. Born in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii, she retired as a Macadamia Farm Factory Worker, a former Pahala Senior Citizen Club, Pahala...

Elizabeth "Kalei" Kainoa Kupuna Losa, a beloved and cherished member of the community, peacefully passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on September 22, 1936, in Hilea, Ka'u, Hawai'...

Caleb Kalaeloa Breithaupt passed away on December 13, 2025, at the age of 19. He was born on January 30, 2006.

On December 4, 2025, Patricia Ann Tingley of Kauai, HI , daughter of the late Col. Charles O. and Honora P. Tingley, and sister of the late Charles O. Tingley , Ph.D. of Bangor, ME, and the late Barb...

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away at Hilo Life Care Center on December 3, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born in Wailuku, Maui, on March 2...

Shizuko Sumiye, born on November 13, 1922, passed away on November 26, 2025, at the age of 103.

Jayson Dalere Jose, 40 of Keaau, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at home. Services to be held at Ballard Family Mortuary Hilo on Friday, December 12, 2025, visitation 5:00 pm, service 6:00...

Robert “Perry” Johnson, 79 of Pahoa, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Perry, who moved to the Big Island of Hawaiʻi in the late 1980s, first made his living...

Charles Eugene Wanstead, age 85, of Volcano, Hawaii, passed away on Friday November 7, 2025, at his home. He was born in Michigan in January of 1940. He was a business owner for his own truck tire rep...

Henry "Hanale" Coulson Salazar 83 passed away on October 18 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Honolulu on January 24, 1942. He served the United States Navy and retired from the ...

Wilfred "Will" N. Naho'oikaika, age 82, of Keaukaha, Hawaii. Passed away on Friday October 10, 2025 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. He served in the US Navy, and retired from the Honolulu Fire Departm...

Muriel M.L.K. Hardisty, age 57, of Honoka’a, Hawai’I, passed away on Wednesday September 10, 2025. She was born on December 9, 1967 in Hawaii. She was a caregiver for home care services. Muriel’s se...

Sandra J. Aiona, age 73, of Pahoa, Hi, passed away on Saturday August 23, 2025 at her home. She was born in Hawaii in February of 1952. She was a general merchandise clerk in retail sales. Celebrati...

Mariana Blanco Cortel, 96, of Naalehu, Hawaii, passed away on Friday August 15, 2025 at her home. She was born in the Philippines on September 18, 1928. She was retired. Marianas viewing will be held...

Solomon Panaewa Pakani, age 77, of Hilo, Hawaii, passed away on Thursday August 14, 2025 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. He was born in Hilo, Hawaii on November 13, 1947. He was a retired laundry supe...

Annabel Maile Tavares, 83, of Hilo, Hawaii, passed away on Wednesday August 6, 2025. She was born in Olaa,Puna on April 26, 1942. She was a retired housekeeper for Hilo Seaside Hotel. Annabel’s serv...

On August 6, 2025, Earl F. Sabate of Hilo, HI passed at 81 years. He was born in Honolulu, HI, on December of 1943. A retired supply agent for Hawaiian Airlines. He enjoyed working with plants and was...

Carmelita C. Peregrino, age 90, of Hilo, passed away on Wednesday August 6, 2025 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. She was born Clark Air Force Base Pampanga Philippines on March 6, 1935. She was a reti...