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Terrance Lee Casey
Jul. 07, 2024
Terrance “Terry” Lee Casey September 23, 1949-July 5, 2024 Husband, father, builder, sailor Terry grew up in San Diego, and in 1974, gave his life to Jesus in Costa Mesa during the Jesus Revolution. His life reflected his faith; a man of integrity in his contracting business, trustworthy and...

Derwin Sherwood Taka
Jul. 07, 2024
Derwin Sherwood Taka, 58, passed away on July 2, 2024, in Hilo, Hawaii. Born on August 4, 1966, in Hilo, he was a lifelong resident and a respected figure in his community. Derwin graduated from Waiakea High School and dedicated many years of his career to The Hilo Rice Mill, where he worked as a...

Clayton Henry DeSilva
Jul. 05, 2024
Clayton Henry DeSilva, 71, of Keaau, HI, passed away July 5, 2024 at home. Born in Honolulu, Oahu. he worked for the city and county of Hawaii. He was survived by wife Karen Laua’e DeSilva of Keaau, Sons Clint K. DeSilva, CJ H. DeSilva,Cole J. DeSilva, Brother, Joe DeSilva ,Sisters Sylvia...

Timothy Charles Zedalis
Jun. 29, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Timothy Charles Zedalis Jr. announce his passing. Tim, born in Gainesville, FL, was a longtime resident of Littleton, Colorado. He was a beloved husband, an amazing father, son, brother, and dear friend who departed too early from this life...

Victoria Joan Deguair
Jun. 26, 2024
Victoria “Vicky” Joan Deguair, 81, of Volcano, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at home. She was born on January 20, 1943, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was a housewife. Private services were held. Celebration of life to be announced. Survived by: husband, Joseph Nelson Deguair Sr.; son,...

Judith Dawn Ku'ulei Kaeo (Silva-Sampaio)
Jun. 25, 2024
Judith Dawn Ku’ulei Kaeo (Silva-Sampaio) 76, was born on July 28th, 1947 to Louis and Jeannette Silva-Sampaio (both deceased). An avid lover of music and dance, Judith travelled the nation showcasing her skills in Hula. Judith bore three sons, Rodney Gerard (Erica Balbag-Gerard), William Kaeo...

Thesla "Tess" Kaleialoha Spencer
Jun. 21, 2024
Thesla "Tess" Kaleialoha Spencer, 56 of Pēpe'ekeo, died at her residence on June 21, 2024. Born in Kealakekua, she is the daughter of John Kealoha Spencer (preceded in death) and Paulette Beaudet-Spencer. She was employed with Hawai'i Island Community Health Center (Formerly Bay Clinic) for...

Ethel Ayame Suzuki
Jun. 20, 2024
Ethel Suzuki, 88, of Hilo died June 20 at a care home. Born in Mt. View Hawaii, she was a retired employee of Oshiro Tofu Products. Private services held. No Koden (monetary gifts). Survived by husband Tony Suzuki, children, Dwight, Joy (Derek Nakamoto), brothers Al Yabuno of Pearl City, Hawaii,...

Michelle-Lee Kuheana Galdones
Jun. 20, 2024
Michelle-Lee Galdones (Kuheana) Sunrise March 27, 1970 - Sunset June 20, 2024 She was a security guard at Hilo Harbor for 15 years. Survived by husband Alex Galdones of Hilo Daughter Brandi-Lee Kuheana Callahan (Kinohi) of Hilo Parents Michale and Faye Kuheana of Hilo Sisters Misty Kuheana...

Consolacion "Connie" B. Galima
Jun. 18, 2024
Consolacion "Connie" B. Galima, 95 passed away at her home in Keaau on June 18, 2024. She was born in Waipahu on January 30, 1929 to Juan & Alipia Bungcayao. She had worked in her earlier years at Dole Cannery and Mauna Loa Mac Nut Farm. She also volunteered for Hawaii County for several...

Jon Clark Mossman
Jun. 18, 2024
The Mossman Ohana bids farewell an exceptional person. A Man, a Friend, a Legend. Jon Clark Mossman of Kamuela, age 60 took his final breathe on Sunday June 9, 2024 at Hilo Hospital, Listening to music and holding hands with his daughters. Jon born on June 18, 1963 in Honolulu, Hawaii to parents...

Jacklyn Symonds
Jun. 14, 2024
Jacklyn Symonds, 84, of Pahoa died June 14, 2024 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Jacklyn was an amazing Mom to her three children Scott (Trish), Keith (Lisa) and Megan (Dominic). Grandma to Dante and Ava, as well as a friend to many here on the island. Jackie loved living in Hawaii and enjoyed...