Rita Gay Myhre, 80, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a registered nurse and a coordinator of shelter service for women in Santa Barbara, CA. She is survived by son, Arnold Myhre of Santa Maria. CA; 2...

Megan Brigid McCaffrey Megan was born at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, California. She always bragged that she was born in Hollywood. After living in Downey and Hollydale, the family moved to Monrovia which is in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. She was only three years old...

Francisco Torres Jr. 81 of Keaau Passed November 9th at Hilo Medical Center. He was born & raised in Hilo, he was a retired metal scrap iron worker for Yamada & Sons. Survived by daughters, Cindy (William Jr) Respicio of Keaau & Kathy Torres of Oahu. Caregivers-granddaughter, Acacia...

On Sunday, November 6, 2022, Walter Toshio Yamachika, a beloved husband, fathter, and grandfather, passed away. He was 84 years old. Born to John and Ayano Yamachika, Walter was a proud partner of THY and Associates for nearly 50 years. Walter is survived by his loving wife, Aileen (Ito) of...

Christopher “James” Dean Wilkes, 52, of Hilo, HI passed away at home on October 27, 2022. Born in Burlington, New Jersey in 1970, he was a combat medic in the U.S. Army, a tile setter, and an executive chef in Hawai’i and on the mainland. He is survived by his wife, Kealoha’aina P. Wilkes;...

Jacqueline “Snookie” F. Mello. Born March 27, 1955. Died October 19, 2022 Aloha! To our family, friends, and to all the communities throughout Hawaii that Snookie has touched. It is with great sadness that I inform you of Snookie’s passing on October 19, 2022 at Hilo Hospital following a two year...

Frances Cecelia Torngren, 85, of Hilo, died October 18, 2022 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Keaukaha, Hawaii, she retired from Hawaii Visitors Bureau. She was a member of Haili Congregational Church and Hawaii Travel Women’s Club. Visitation to be held Saturday, November 19 at Haili...

Roxanne Pi’ilani Gastilo Lumanlan, 50, of Waikaloa, HI, passed away on October 18, 2022 at home. Born in Hilo in 1971, she was a hula dancer under Johnny Lum-Ho at Halau O Ka Ua Kani Lehua in Hilo, Hawaii and performed at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, HI. She was also a Marketing...

Norman Albert Gonsalves, 87, of Honokaʻa, died October 9, 2022 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was a USMC Drill Sargent, Owned the first Big Island Security Company (Fact Finders Inc.), retired head of security for JC Penney's, and was a former member of the Royal Order of...

Frank “Uncle Frank” Allen Stallard, 87, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022 at his Leilani Estates residence. He was born in Clinchko, VA. He was an ironworker in Alaska. A potluck celebration of life will be held at Makekau Point in Opihikau on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 2:00 –...

In memory of our beloved Marlu West (Tutu). Our big hearted, loving, adventurous, and brave mother and grandmother. Tutu will be missed. She was an adventurous soul at heart- always spending time at the beach, surfing, boogieboarding, going for hikes and other fun activities. She had a big heart-...

Clyde Derwin Bowman, 57, Sept 12,2022. Born July 9, 1965. A devoted father, grandpa and friend. Those who knew him would agree that he valued family and friends. He will be deeply missed but forever in our hearts. Loved by Annie, his daughters Kayti-Ann (Freddy) and Kayci, stepsons Tyson...