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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...
George D. Altamirano Sr.
Jun. 11, 2024
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
Jun. 07, 2024
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
Jun. 03, 2024
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...
Daniel Keomaka Jr.
May 23, 2024
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"
May 17, 2024
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
May 17, 2024
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.
May 04, 2024
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
May 03, 2024
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 Kailiki Jackson
Apr. 27, 2024
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
Apr. 20, 2024
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...