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Patricia Dianne Lupiba
Jan. 13, 2024
Patricia Dianne Lupiba, 67, of Waikoloa, HI passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024 in Pahoa surrounded by family and friends. Born in Austin, TX and raised on Oahu, she graduated from Kalaheo High School. She was a retired realtor who enjoyed swimming, diving, traveling, being with her...

Justin Taber Ham
Jan. 11, 2024
Justin Taber Ham passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 11, 2024. Son of Thomas H. and Holly (Batdorf) Ham of Douglassville, Pa., Justin was born on March 25, 1986, in Rochester, NY. The family then moved to Pennsylvania. He graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 2005 and married...

Chucky Dias Oliveira Sr.
Jan. 09, 2024
Chucky Dias Oliveira Sr, 74 of Hilo sadly left us on 01/09/2024. He is survived by wife Dolores A Oliveira Sister Charmaine Mendoza of California Brothers-in-law Sonny (Maggie) Martinez of Kona, HI and Ronald (Nea) Christoph of Keaau, HI Sisters-in-law Loretta Naboa (Kenneth Takaki) of Kailua...

Grace Marie Valdez
Jan. 05, 2024
Grace Marie (Storm) Valdez, 80, of Hilo, Hawaii passed away on January 5, 2024 at Hilo Medical Center. Grace was born on March 1, 1943, to Edward and Stella (Stoykiewicz) Storm in Easton, PA. She grew up in their family home with her parents and sister, Stephanie Faulkner. She graduated from...

Chucky Dias Oliveira Jr.
Jan. 03, 2024
Chucky Dias Oliveira Jr, 53 of Hilo sadly left us on January 3rd, 2024. Survived by Parents Chucky Sr & Dolores Oliveira of Hilo Companion Shana Araw of Pepeekeo, HI Daughter Laticia (Rylan) Oliveira of Hilo, HI Son Eisen Hunter (Tihani) Oliveira of Mt.View, HI 10 Grandchildren Numerous...

Grace Ann Kissell
Jan. 03, 2024
Grace Ann Kissell, 82, of Hakalau, passed away peacefully in her home on January 3rd, 2024. She was born on December 19, 1941, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Grace moved to Hawaii in 1985 and was an accomplished interior designer. She was the beloved wife of Roger Fischer and the cherished sister...

Charles T. Maguire
Jan. 02, 2024
Charles T. Maguire, 76, passed away on January 2, 2024, at his home in Ka’u, HI. Beloved father, trusted mentor, an honest man with a sharp intellect, Chuck, as his friends called him, was born to John J Maguire and Katherine Maguire. He graduated from Kaimuki HS, class of 1965. Chuck attended...

Alan "Scott" Aki
Dec. 26, 2023
Alan “Scott” Aki, 53, of Hilo died December 26, 2023 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a cook and owner of DNS Catering. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. February 17 at New Hope Church Hilo. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Casual attire. He was survived by Friend...

Blake Skye Naumu Rapoza
Dec. 26, 2023
Blake Skye Naumu Rapoza, 43, of Hilo, died December 26, 2023. Born in Honolulu, he was a fisherman. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Survived by daughters, Kaiminani Rapoza, Kihane Keanu Rapoza, and Kanani Keanu Rapoza; son, Blake (Kiki) Rapoza; parents, Ralph Rapoza of...

Frank McClure Baker
Dec. 22, 2023
Frank Baker, 66, passed away at home in Pāhoa, Hawaiʻi after a brief illness. Born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Mickey and John Baker. He leaves behind his son, Saya, and three brothers, John and Mark of the Big Island, and Wes of Colorado. Frank...

Noli Dela Merced Acol
Dec. 19, 2023
Noli Dela Merced Acol, 59, of Keaau, Hawaii, passed away on December 19th in Hilo. He was born in the Philippines Islands and worked as a bus driver with the Department of Transportation. Noli is survived by his wife, Sandra M. Talbert-Acol, son, Isaiah A.J. Acol, fiance, Robin A. Travis,...

Rex A. Jones
Dec. 16, 2023
Rex A. Jones passed away on December 16th, 2023 at the age of 62 in Kailua-kona, Hawai'i following a courageous three year battle with pancreatic cancer. Rex grew up in Martinsville, Indiana, and as a young adult was part of Indianapolis area theater productions, where he particularly enjoyed...