October 3, 1947 – November 16, 2025
Richard Kapuahelani Tavares, 78, of Kailua Kona, Hawai‘i, passed away on November 16, 2025, in Hilo. He was born on October 3,1947 in Hookena, Hawai’i. Richard worked as an accountant for a travel agency.
He is survived by sisters Jennifer Voight of Hilo, Hawai’i; Tania (Loren) Miller of McKinleyville, California; Maria Kaiawe of Kailua Kona; Doreen Akau of Kailua Kona; and Juliet Valdez of Washington.
Private services will be held.
