Patricia Lynn ( Patty) Culbertson (Waddell ), 64. of Waikoloa, passed away August 28th, 2023, under Hospice care at Hale Ho'ola Hamakua. Patty was born March 11th, 1959 in Louisville, Kentucky to James O. Waddell and Peggy Joyce (Maxfield). She graduated from Jefferson High School in Tampa...

Linda May Aloha Campbell, AKA “Aloha”, 67, of Kamuela, died August 28, 2023 at home. Born in Honokaa, she was an associate of Walmart for 30 years. A Celebration of Life for herself and husband Wayne Campbell, of Keaukaha will be held at their home on September 30, 2023 from 4pm, service at...

It is with great sadness that the family of Mario John Torres Sr., 67 of Waianae, announces that he passed away in Hilo, on Monday, August 21. He is survived by his wife Pendalton "Penny" Torres, his children, Mario J. Torres Jr. (Alexis “Yuki” Matsushima), Andrew Miles (Ginger-Lee Aho-Miles),...

Joseph Kumauna Ah Fu Chong, 81, passed away August 18, 2023, at home in Waimea, Hawai’i with his family by his side. Brother Joe as he was lovingly called was born February 5, 1942 in Kalamaula, Hawai’i to George Kuala’au and Sarah (Kahawai) Chong. He attended school on Molokai and graduated from...

Drake Thomas Terlep, celebrated and humble loving father of three young men. Son of very loving & supporting parents, Thomas Terlep and Norma Panela. Brother to Jason and Noland. Born November 12, 1967, he will be remembered as a smiling face in our lives. We will miss you Drake. You've...

Edward Michael Cootey, 78, of Waimea (Kamuela), HI, died at Hale Ho'ola Hamakua on Friday, August 4, 2023, He was born in Waimea (Kamuela), Hi on October 17, 1944. A visitation will be held on at Annunciation Catholic Church in Kamuela, HI on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. followed by a...

Michael Ray Correll, 80, of Pahoa, HI died at his Leilani Estates home on August 2, 2023. Born on June 9, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA, Mike grew up in Eastern Washington and graduated from Selah High School. He was the retired owner of Polaris Insulation in Anchorage, Alaska. Mike was quite...

Reno Rios, 67, of Kalopa, HI, passed away on July 28, 2023. Born in Hilo, HI on August 22, 1955, he was a work supervisor with the County of Hawaii Parks and Recreation Department. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Kalopa Park Pavillion. He is...

Julia’s heart could be seen in her eyes, and her charm in her brilliant, engaging smile; her soul in her masterful and revealing paintings, and the joy of life in her dry wit. Her charisma, warmth, compassion for others, and her creative spirit will live forever in our hearts and in the hearts of...

John Eric Gouveia, AKA: Johnny Rambo, was born on Aug 9, 1960. He Passed away on July 20, 2023 at home in Mountain View, Hawaii. He was a maile picker and a fisherman A celebration of life will be held at Reeds Ваy on August 12, 2023. from 10:00 A.M. – Pau. He is survived by his son, John Anthony...

Craig “Gabby” Fujio Funada, 67, of Hilo, HI passed away on July 7, 2023 at home. He owned his own general contracting business and was also retired from Hawaii County where he was a maintenance worker. Private services were held on July 26, 2023. Survived by his wife, Phyllis Funada; brother,...

Mary Ellen Kamakawiwoole, 83, of Hilo, HI, died June 12, 2023. She was born in Honokaa, HI on October 27, 1939. An inurnment service will be held at Homelani Memorial Park in Hilo, HI on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. Survived by son, David; brothers, Charles, Todd, and Manuel; and...