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Swerdfeger, Wilmer A.
Jan. 12, 2025
Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.
Olson, Beverly
Jan. 11, 2025
Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.
Richard "Rick" Bruce Turpen
Jan. 11, 2025
Rick Turpen passed away on Saturday evening after a brief and bravely fought battle with lung cancer at age 74. With a personality that was larger than life, Rick always seized the day, and approached life as an endless series of adventures. He assumed the risk was usually worth the reward - that...
Mata, Richard P
Jan. 10, 2025
Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.
Manu, George
Jan. 09, 2025
Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.
Mikell Maxine Mulligan-Circle-Ramirez
Jan. 09, 2025
Mikell Maxine Mulligan-Circle-Ramirez, lovingly known as "Mike," passed away on January 9, 2025, in Hilo, Hawaii. Born on March 28, 1949, her life touched many. Private services are being scheduled. May her memory bring you joy. She lived well and loved deeply, Gods peace. Survived by her sister...
Harry Joseph Yamamoto
Jan. 06, 2025
Harry Joseph Yamamoto, 90, of Hilo, HI died January 06, 2025 in Hilo. Born on April 25, 1934, he was a security guard at KTA Super Stores for many years. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 24, 2024 at Glad Tidings church in Hilo with visitation from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM and a...
Jambura, Laura
Jan. 05, 2025
Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.
Caridad "Carrie" Candolizas Leyson
Jan. 03, 2025
Caridad "Carrie" Candolizas Leyson, age 95, of Pepeekeo, Hawaii, passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2025. She was born in Pepeekeo, Hawaii on June 27, 1929, to Adriano and Dionicia Candolizas. She is a graduate of Hilo High School class of 1947, and Hawaii Commercial College. Worked for...
Nihau, Dianne
Jan. 02, 2025
Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.
Bird, Linda
Dec. 29, 2024
Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.
Soichi Hirata
Dec. 27, 2024
Soichi (Sho) Hirata of Hilo died Dec 27, 2024 at home, he was 89 years old. Born in Hilo, an army veteran, Sho was a meat manager for the former Miko meat and slaughter house in Keaau. Later, was a meat manager for KTA super store Puainako and later at Waikoloa Village. He was an avid fisherman...