It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of George D. Altamirano Sr, who left this world on June 11th, 2024 at the age of 57. A beloved husband, father, and hero, George will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. George proudly served his country with...

Donna L. Richards Enos, 66, of Pahao, HI passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo on January 13, 1958 and worked in health care for 30 years. She was a loving, caring, and compassionate person that wore her heart on her shoulders. She loved Jesus Christ,...

Michael R. Bartelt ("Mr. Bartelt"/"Mr. Mike"), age 75, died on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Hilo Medical Center. Michael was a Viet Nam veteran and completed his military career with retirement from the Hawaii Air National Guard in 1997. He worked in the food service industry most of his life...

Mr. Daniel Keomaka Jr. , age 71, of Hilo Hawaii passed away on May 23, 2024 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born on January 13, 1953 in Hilo Hawaii and was a retired landscaper. Private Celebration of Life held. He is survived by his brother, Samuel (Elizabeth ) Keomaka of Arizona; nephews...

Moses “Mo” “Slo Mo” (CB Handle) Kauliakamoa Keli'iho'omanawanui, 52, of Hilo passed away at home. He grew up in Hilo, but also spent time with his uncle John Moa in Pearly City, Oahu and older brother in Anahola, Kauai. From a young age, Mo easily made friends with local brothers and they...

Michael Lawrence Wegmann, 89, of Hilo, died May 17, 2024. Born in San Diego, CA on February 28, 1935, he was a California Reserve Airman and a U.S. Marine of the Korean War era. He was a professional electronics engineer who invented the Progressive used in Las Vegas casinos. He worked on many...

Ricky Kealoha Pa, Jr., 53 of Honolulu, HI and Davenport, IA., died in Hilo, HI on May 4, 2024. Survived by Wife: Connie Pa Children: Gabrielle, Greigh, Caitlyn, Parents: Ricky Pa, Sr., KS’69 Carol Jean Morte Oliva Grandparent: Mildred U. Irvine Morte Siblings: Clarice Piʻilani Pa, KS’92, Carly...

Sheila Brown Clark passed away peacefully in the afternoon of May 3rd at her home in Mt. View. Born on September 17, 1934, at the old Hilo Hospital, Sheila was the second daughter of John (Pat) Brown of Cupar, Fife, Scotland, and Irene (Ducky) Brown née Drake of Wagoner, Oklahoma. Sheila’s...

Philomena "Phyllis" K. Jackson, 88, went home to be with our Lord peacefully on Saturday, Apr 27, 2024. She passed at home in Hilo surrounded by loved ones. The daughter of William K Naylor and Elizabeth K Houghtailing, born and raised in Honolulu. She is survived by her husband of 67 years,...

Leroy Kidani, 62 of Paauilo died April 20, 2024 at Hilo Medical Center. Born at Honokaa Hospital on August 8, 1961. He was a member of the Kalopa Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He worked at the Waikoloa Village KTA as a grocery stock clerk. He is survived by brothers, Clyde (Pamela) Kidani...

Gary Weeks, a former football player and motorcycle enthusiast, passed away on April 16, 2024, at Hilo Medical Center in Pahoa, Hawaii. He was 67 years old Gary was born on March 10, 1957, in Monticello, Utah. His love for sports led him to become a football player during his time in Mesa,...

Arthur Thomas Moore, 79, of Hilo, HI, died April 14, 2024, at Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home. He was born in Long Island City, New York. He was a Marine, Navy, & Army veteran and a retired Postal Police in San Diego, CA before moving to Hawaii. He was a member of Living waters church Hilo. He is...