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O'Donnell, Judith
Sep. 02, 2025
Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.

Donna Renea Ferrari
Aug. 26, 2025
Donna R. Ferrari, 66, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on August 25, 2025. She was born in California on April 22, 1959, to her parents Donald and Mable Andres. Donna was a simple but straight forward woman. She kept her family and friends close. But once you were...

Richard Irwin Trombla
Aug. 24, 2025
Richard Irwin Trombla, 89, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, in Hilo, Hawaii. He was born on June 3, 1936, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Charles "Harold" and Geraldine "Jerry" Trombla. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Ron Trombla, and his two oldest sons, Kirk...

Teruko Takakura Smith
Aug. 14, 2025
Teruko Takakura Smith of Hilo, Hawaii passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the age of 93. She was born in Paia, Maui to the late James and Shio Takakura, and sister to the late Jean Tanaka and James 'Jimmy' Takakura. She was the devoted wife of Lon Smith. Teruko is survived by her...

Martenson, Michelle R
Aug. 08, 2025
Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.

Loretta Sumiki
Aug. 02, 2025
Loretta Sumiki (Victorino, Helliangao), 88, of Keaau, HI, died on Saturday, August 6, 2025. at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. She was born in Kurtistown, HI on July 19, 1937. Loretta was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She worked as a housekeeper at Uncle Billy’s Hotel and retired from Hilo...

Lawrence Tatsuo Tamashiro
Jul. 25, 2025
Lawrence Tatsuo Tamashiro, 83, of Pahoa, Hawaii, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 25, 2025. Born on August 10, 1941, in Pahala, Hawaii, Lawrence lived a life filled with love, family, and joy. Lawrence is survived by his beloved wife, Ann Tamashiro; two sons, Grayson (Lynnie)...

Louis Manu Akuna III
Jul. 15, 2025
Louis, age 53, passed away peacefully at Queens North Hawaii Community Hospital on July 15, 2025. He spent most of his childhood across the scenic areas of Mana Road where his love of animals and the outdoors all started. He was given great responsibility at a young age and adjusted quickly to...

Ann Juliette Kukakina Nathaniel
Jul. 13, 2025
Mrs. Ann Juliette Kukakina Nathaniel, affectionately known as "Nana," 97, of Hilo, Hawaii, met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at her Panaʻewa home. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on March 5, 1928, and raised on Lehua Street in Puueo, Hilo, alongside her siblings....

Sam Kahikina
Jul. 12, 2025
Sam Kahikina passed away on July 12, 2025. Born on December 20, 1953 in Hilo then spent his childhood years in Oahu. He graduated from Waianae High School and later served in the army. Sam was also a marathon runner, a Golden Gloves Boxer 5x before turning professional. He was known most for...

Kane, Nancy
Jul. 01, 2025
Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.

Douglas Lee Funk
Jun. 30, 2025
Douglas “Doug” Lee Funk of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 30th, 2025, at the age of 63. Doug was born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, to Col. John Clarence Funk and Helen Closkey Funk. He was the sixth of seven children in a proud military family, which eventually settled in San...