George Michael Leras Jr., 80 years old, passed away at his Hawaii residence on April 8, 2023. After spending time in the Navy and traveling the world, George settled in his beloved Hawaii. An avid reader and stunning photographer, he will be sadly missed by his sister and numerous nieces and...

Wendy Haunani Thompson Rice, 77, formerly of Kailua, Oʻahu died on April 4, 2023 at home in Keaʻau, Hawaiʻi. Born in Honolulu, she is predeceased by husband, Arthur Hyde Rice Jr. Survived by daughter, Cindy (Scott) Johnson of Oceanside, California; son, Allen Punawai Rice (Hokulani Kaikaina) of...

On the evening of Sunday, April 02,2023, Danny Kealohaokalani Kalauli passed away in his home in Pahoa, Hawaii. Danny was surrounded by his Ohana singing and playing music. Danny was 75 years old. After graduating Hilo High, Danny joined his brothers and worked for S. McCabe Paving Company, also...

Geraldine "Geri" Anna Valdez, 63, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023 at home. She is survived by her daughter, Mililani Alves; son, Ruben (Casie M Cardoso) Kawieka Page Jr.; adopted great-granddaughter, Carisea Star Lokilani May Kaupu Vasconcellos, brother, Richard (Glenn Laughery) K....

Our beloved daughter, Kaiya Pomaikaiokalani Garcia, age 25 , born June 8, 1997 at Hilo Medical Center. She graduated from Keaau High School and attended college at HCC. She was a caregiver, barista, and retail associate and worked at Jamba Juice of Hilo, Walmart, and Master Care. She died...

Reynaldo Lawrence Fernandez, 35, of Kailua, Kona passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Hilo, HI on June 12, 1987, he was a chef at the Kukio Golf & Beach Club. A visitation will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes in Honoka’a on Saturday, April 29. 2023 from...

Thomas Takumi "Tak" Kumano, 94, of Keaau, died March 8, 2023. Born in Hilo on March 24, 1928, he retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard in the Nuclear Type Desk Section. Private services were held at Puna Hongwanji and Homelani Memorial Park. No koden, donations can be made to Puna Hongwanji...

On the morning of Saturday, March 4, 2023, Edwin Moniz Cobile passed away in Hilo, Hawaii. Edwin was 87 years old. He was born in Maasin, Southern Leyte in the Philippines, and was the youngest of three sons of Raymundo Machado Cobile and Margaret Moniz Cobile. From a very young age, Edwin worked...

Ernest Noa Makaike Louaillier age 94, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2023 in Volcano, Hawaii. He was born on September 2, 1928. He is survived by his wife Midge Louaillier, Sons Michael Kamakani Maka’ike, Jonathan Noa (Danielle) Maka’ike and Larrio Anthony Kahekili Ursua. Daughters Nora...

Rosemarie Muller, age 74 of Keaau, Hawaii (and Center Moriches, NY), passed away February 24, 2023 (at Hilo Hospital). She was born to the late Ursula and James Mentesane, October 4, 1948, in Manhattan, NY. Rosemarie graduated from Clearwater High School in 1966 and received a BS in Biology from...

William Kaulia “Bill” Miller, affectionately known as “Pops,” passed away on February 16, 2023. The family patriarch to 4 sons and many of their friends, Bill led a life of simplicity, generosity, hard work, and humility. Born in Lihue, HI to Juliette and Willis Miller in 1940, he spent his early...

George Nicholas Lopes III, 46, of Hakalau, Hawaii passed away on February 15, 2023. Georgie Boy was born on August 7, 1976 to George and Nancy Lopes in Honolulu, Hawaii. Georgie Boy was predeceased by his father, George Jr. and sister, Edith Mary Jo. He is survived by his mother Nancy Hanson...