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...

Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.

Lillian F. Santiago, 86 of Hilo died February 14, 2024 at Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born on Oahu. She was a member of the Kilauea Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was preceded in death by her husband Manuel Santiago Jr. Survived by her Sister Rosita Hernandez of Oahu, Brothers...

Rebecca A. Wack, age 86, of Hilo, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Allen R. Wack, sister Anita and brother Lawrence. Rebecca is survived by her loving daughters, Karen Hall of Mountain View and Karol Wack of Laupahoehoe. Her legacy lives on...

Gerald Leslie Kunishige, born on March 28, 1947, in Hilo, HI passed away on February 5, 2024. He was 77 years old at the time of his passing. Survived by his wife, Thi Diem My Do. Gerald’s life was marked by love, resilience, and cherished memories. He touched the hearts of those who knew him,...

Wilbert N. Malepe, aka “Bear,” 62 of Pahala, passed away on February 3, 2024, at Hilo Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 12, 1961, and graduated from Ka’u High School in 1979. After graduation, he worked for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company, now known as Hawaiian...

Catalino Noble, 77, born in Hilo Hawaii, sadly left us on January 24, 2024 at home. He was born on May 11,1946 to Olivia and Pablo Noble (deceased). Catalino is survived by daughter Dana Freitas (Tony)of Hilo, son Marshall Noble (Iwalani) of Arizona, son Cliffton Noble (Krystal) of Hilo, 5...

“Beyoncé Kalae Keala but the Beyoncé silent” of Kea’au Hawaii died on Jan 22, 2024 at Hilo Medical Center. Born on Feb 4, 1976 to Abraham and Hasel Keala in Hilo, Kalae was raised in Wai’anae, O’ahu and moved back home to the Big Island in 1994 where she worked as a social worker for Catholic...

Harry Jackson Bryan III, commonly known as Jack or Jackson, the son of Harry Jackson Bryan Jr, and Sara Francis Bryan, passed away January 21, 2024, at his home on the Big Island of Hawaii. Jackson was born June 20, 1947, in Weston, West Virginia and is survived by his wife Iyara Bryan, son Non...

Nancy Kay Dalsgaard Richards, born on April 30, 1943 in Springfield Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024, at her lovely, forested home in Mountain View, Hawaii. She was surrounded by the love of her family as she embarked on her final journey. Nancy was the beloved daughter of...

Debralyn (Debbie) Nalani Alatan, 68, of Keaau, HI passed away on January 19, 2024 at Hilo Medical Center from a short battle with cancer. She was born in Hilo and worked at Treasure Island Eatery, Hilo Medical Group, and retired from the State Dept of Health as a Public Health Nurse. Debbie was a...

Jeffrey Boyd Santos Sr., 65, of Hilo died on Jan 19, 2024. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was a National Guard Veteran, worked at Puna Sugar Co., and was a former fabricator welder/mechanic at Mauna Loa Mac Nut. Private services were held. Survived by daughters, Chelsea (Jacob) Pepper, Jeffernelle...