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Glenn Richard Grace, Jr., of Hilo, died June 24, 2026. He was born in Cortez, CO on March 26,1938. He graduated from Colorado State University in 1964. After graduation, he moved to Spokane WA and began a career in Public Heath with the Spokane County Health Department. He continued his career in...

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Rita Mae French “Anela” August 8, 1952 – June 21, 2026 Rita Mae French, lovingly known as “Anela,” passed away on June 21, 2026, at 2:05 p.m. in Hilo, Hawaii, surrounded by love and peace. She was born on August 8, 1952, in Billings, Montana, and lived a life marked by love, resilience,...

Kaleomanaoluna Lionel Kekipi, Sr., 72, of Pahoa, died June 14, 2026, at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, Hawai‘i he was an Army Veteran and retired Groundskeeper and Field Operator. Celebration of Life 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Hawaiian Shores...

Erick “Ricky” De Ponte Sr., 78, of Hilo died June 8, 2026, at home. Born in Hilo, he was a graduate of Hilo High School, Class of 1965, served in the U.S. Army and retired as a laborer. He is survived by son, Erick De Ponte jr. of Hilo; daughter, Yvette De Ponte (Vic Cabison) of Hilo; brother,...

Lorraine Costorio-Akhay, 89, of Pahala died at home. Born in Ninole and raised in Ookala, she was a graduate of Laupahoehoe High School, Class of 1955. She was a U.S. Army veteran and retired as a sales associate for Woolworth’s. She is survived by sons, Francisco Akhay Jr. (Moana) of Wahiawa,...

Anita Mae Andrade, 92, of Hilo, HI died June 6, 2026, at home. Born in Hilo, she was the Co-proprietor and office manager for the former Andrade & Andrade Auto Trim Shop, and was a loving and nurturing wife, mother and grandmother. Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Immaculate...

Floyd Calvin Sale, 67 of Hilo, Hawaii passed away on June 04, 2026, at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Cal, as everyone would call him, grew up on O’ahu; his last residency was in Nanakuli before moving to Puna in 1995. He graduated from Nanakuli High School in 1978. From 8 years old, Cal had worked...

Estelle “Starr ⭐️” Naomi Adachi-Jose, 70, of Hakalau, Hawai’i passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Hilo Life Care Center. Born July, 1955 in Hilo Hawai’i, Estelle was the daughter of Cecilia B. Ferreira and Robert K. Adachi. She grew up in North Highlands CA but eventually came back to Hilo,...

Jeffrey L Joseph, of Hilo Hawaii, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 12, 2026 at the age of 78. Jeffery was born January 12, 1948 to Thelma and Charles Joseph in Cleveland, Ohio. Jeffrey honorably served in the United States Air Force and later pursued higher education, earning a...

Ronald E. H. Kelii Sr., 85, of Hilo, died May 4, 2026. He was a graduate of Hilo High School, studied electrical engineering in Oregon, served in the United States Army and worked for Henry Kelii Electrical Inc. He was a member of Hilo Y’s Men Club, Hilo Contractors Association, Hawaii Island...