Richard Ho’okahi Akao, 76 of Kailua Kona, died January 15, 2024 at Kona Community Hospital in Kealakekua, HI. Born in Kealakekua, he was a retired Agent with Hawaiian Airlines and a Minister of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Services were held. Survived by wife, Diana Lynn Akao of Kailua-Kona; daughters,...

Jerry Keyes was born in 1935. He died in January 2024 in Hawai’i. He was 89 years old. Jerry grew up in Virginia with a love of baseball, football, and archery. The second of six children, Jerry was his father’s right hand man, helping with a myriad of projects on the homefront. Jerry attended...

On January 15, 2023, Thomas William Farmer, passed away in Pahoa, Hawaii. He was 65 years old. He was the son of Thomas Willam Farmer and Peggy Farmer, born in North Shields in 1958. He proudly served in the Royal Air Force. He worked for British Aerospace in Saudi Arabia, Aeromaritime in Mesa,...

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 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, 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 (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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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...