Hilo, HI Obituaries

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...

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...

Manuel Correiro Luiz Jr., 66, of Puna, Hawaii, passed away on Sunday August 4, 2025. He was born on February 24, 1959 in Lihue, Kauai. He retired from HPHA (Lanakila Housing) as Maintenance Worker Lab...

Born on August 20, 1938, Donna Charlene “Charli” Magana 86, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025. She is survived by her husband Jose Magana and daughters Kimberly Quigg and Tracy Arambula of HI and...

Donald E. Beebe 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 . He was employed as an oil production technician on the north slope of Alaska. He loved fishing, the outdoors and going on adventures wi...

Harry “Chubby” Kaleohano Borges, 87, of Hilo, Hawaii, passed away on July 27, 2025. He was born in Hawaii on February 16, 1938. He was a heavy equipment operator for Union Local 3. After retirement, h...

Caroline Ku’uipo’ikalae’opu’ukapu “Ipo”Busniewski, 64, of Hilo, passed away on July 27, 2025. She was born on March 12, 1961. She is survived by the Ua and Spencer Families. She worked at Sig Zane ...

Howard M. Oshiro, 84, of Hilo, Hawaii, passed away on Monday July 21, 2025. He was born in Hilo on January 16, 1941. He was a retired band teacher. Family held private services. Howard is survived by...

Harry Pilialoha Riedel Jr. , 62, of Hilo, passed away on Monday July 7, 2025 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. He was a Truck Driver for Hilo Quality Cleaners and a Paper Carrier for Star Advertiser. ...

Harvey C.K. Chun, 91, of Hilo, passed away on Thursday July 3, 2025 at his residence. He was born in October of 1933. He was a retired Carpentry Instructor at Honolulu Community College, retired Carpe...

Tome Gushiken Hokama, 101, of Hilo died July 6 at home. Born in Kilauea, Kauai, she was a business owner/beautician for over 40 years and a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Hilo, Hawaii. A privat...

Terry D. Lytle, 60, of Hilo, passed away on June 25, 2025 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. He was born on October 5, 1964 in London, England. He was a truck driver and Gods worker. No services. Terry...

Alfred Steven Correia Jr., 56, of Mt. View, HI, passed away at home on June 17, 2025. He was a graduate of Honoka‘a High School and worked as a cook at the Four Seasons Resort Hualālai. He is survive...

Kihei Santiago “Tiago Boi” Sales, 34, of Waikoloa, passed away on June 14, 2025. He was born on January 27, 1991 in Hilo. He was a landscaper. Kihei’s service will be Saturday July 5, 2025 at Ballar...

Larry Nakamoto, 63, of Kamuela, Hawaii, passed away on Saturday June 21, 2025. He was born June 5, 1962 in Honokaa. He was a retired farmer. Services will be held at Kamuela Hongwanji Mission on Satu...

It is with immeasurable heartbreak that we announce the sudden passing of Lisa Noelani Robbins: mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, kumu, proud Kanaka ‘Ōiwi and mana wahine. Lisa is s...

Robert D. Aguirre, age 75, of Laupahoehoe, passed away on June 7, 2025 at home. He was born on October 1, 1949 on Maui Island. He retired as a commercial fuel truck driver. He was a part of the Senio...

Charles “Ricky” Kalani, 87, of Hilo, passed away on Friday June 6, 2025 at home. He was born September 17, 1937 in Hana, Maui. He was a retired United States Army, truck driver and security guard. Ce...

Robert L. Perreira, 84, of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, passed away on May 30, 2025. He was born in South Kohala, Hawaii in September of 1940. He was a truck driver. Robert is survived by his son Lawrence Per...

Lieselotte “Lilo” Santos, 96, of Hilo died on May 8, 2025. Born in Kassel, Germany. She sailed from Germany to America with her husband, Richard Santos in 1948, became a U.S citizen in 1954 and was a ...

Lydia Bautista Esteves, 78 of Hilo, Hawaii, passed away on Friday May 9,2025 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. She was born in the Philippines on June 12, 1946. She was a farmer for a macadamia nut farm...

Bernice Helen Honma 90, of Hilo, passed May 7, 2025. Born in North Dakota. She was a bright and bubbly bartender for 70 years. She was dearly loved by all. Survived by loving daughter Sherry Cox, son ...

Juanette Joy Baysa, beloved sister, aunt, cousin, fur-mama, mentor, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, at the age of 79. Throughout her life, Juanette touched countless hearts with her...

Stephen Paulos joined his son Shane Paulos in heaven on May 06, 2025, where he passed away peacefully at his home in Hilo, Hawaii. Born on October 28th 1942, Stephen grew up in Hilo as a car enthusias...

Dwight L.K. Decker, 76 of Kamuela, passed away on May 1, 2025 at home. He was born August 15,1948 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was the founder/owner of Kamuela Taxi, former rancher for Parker Ranch and wor...

Hildo Aquino Adona Jr., 32, of Honokaa, Hawaii, passed away on Thursday March 13, 2025. He was born in Hilo, Hawaii on August 10, 1992. He was a service technician for the healthcare industry. Viewi...

Grace Puanani Hernandez, 89, of Hilo, Hawaii, died on Wednesday April 16, 2025, at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was a homemaker and a member of The Church of Jesu...

Cindy Ann Godfrey, 61, of Mountain View, Hawaii, passed away on Thursday April 3, 2025 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. She was born on April 18, 1963 in Washington. She was a housekeeper. Cindy is sur...

Daniel Ewell Perreira, 81, of Hilo, passed away on Monday March 31, 2025. He was born June 8, 1943 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was the owner of Plates of Aloha and Paniolo Country Inn. He was also part of...

Wayne David Burley, 81 of Puna, Hawaii, passed away on Sunday March 23, 2025. He was born on November 25, 1943 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator. Celebration of Life wil...

Gene ‘Kini’ Palmyra Kaleilani Burke is reunited with his children, Douglas Titan Keahi Burke, Debra Alicia Kealani Roldan and all those who came before on Sunday, March 2, 2025. He lives on in the he...

Ronald M. Berinobis, age 77, of Ocean View, Hawaii passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ronald was born October 27, 1944. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ballardfa...