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...

Kaname Sumiki, 86, of Keaau, HI died April 11, 2024 at Life Care Center of Hilo. He was a Veteran of the Army, a retired self-employed carpenter and a green thumb gardener. A final viewing & prayer will be held at Homelani Crematory on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The...

Jesse Rios , 66, of Kailua-Kona , HI, passed away on Friday, April 05, 2024 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honokaa, HI on December 17, 1957. Jesse worked for the Hamakua Sugar Company. He was a Kempo karate enthusiast and loved music and playing his bongos. Survived by son, Jeremy Rios of...

Jared Tellio-Flournoy, a vibrant soul with a passion for life, left this world on March 30, 2024, at the age of 26. Born in Hilo, HI, on August 24, 1997, he touched the hearts of those who knew him. Jared was more than a pizza maker at Domino’s Waiakea; he was a friend to everyone who walked...

Kimo Namakahao’hilohanalei, aged 45, of Hilo, passed away on March 28, 2024. Born on October 10, 1978, he leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Preceded in death by mother, Stella Hoopii; son, Kimo (Boy) Hoopii Jr; brother, Nu’u Ueda; and sister, Kapua Shook. Survived...

Clotilda "Tillie" DeMello, 97, of Honoka'a, passed away peacefully March 23. Born in Honolulu, she was a homemaker. Survived by children, Damien "Skip" (Dee) DeMello, Raymond "Sparky" DeMello, Cindy (Morgan) Matsumura, 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews &...

Jerome Cyrus Pave', age 69, sunrise 06/08/54, sunset 03/22/24 in Hilo, HI. Born to Frank Pave' and Nancy Makinano. Survived by his loving wife, Crisal Pilialoha Pave'; children, Jennell (Pryce) Brooks, Jerome (Jheneya) Pave', Joleen (Alika) Jardine, Stachia Britos, Isaac Noa, and Ewalina (Jered)...

Celerina Esteban Namnama (May 28, 1940 – March 20, 2024) Celerina “Sally” Esteban Namnama, 83, of Ainaloa, died March 20 in home hospice in Hawaiian Paradise Park. She was a retired registered nurse who was born in the Philippines and lived and worked in Honolulu and northern New Jersey before...

Andrew “Willie” Williams Bogue, a recent transplant to Pahoa, HI, from Portland, OR, was a beloved husband, son, and animal rights advocate. He passed away on February 28, 2024, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of compassion. He is survived by his loving wife, Mikki, and his devoted...

Our dearest mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Ida Lou Kailakanoa Hoapili Smith went to be with her loving Savior Jesus on February 27, 2024, at Pohoiki, Hawaii. She was born to the late George and Ida Hoapili on September 14, 1935 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Ida Lou is preceded in death by her...

Robert Amar “Bear” Barrilleaux of Hilo died peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Hilo Medical Center surrounded by friends and family. He was 84. Bear was born in Franklin, Louisiana and lived in many places in his life. Texas, New Mexico and finally Hawaii which he called home for nearly...