Richard Irwin Trombla, 89, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, in Hilo, Hawaii. He was born on June 3, 1936, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Charles "Harold" and Geraldine "Jerry" Trombla. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Ron Trombla, and his two oldest sons, Kirk...

Teruko Takakura Smith of Hilo, Hawaii passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the age of 93. She was born in Paia, Maui to the late James and Shio Takakura, and sister to the late Jean Tanaka and James 'Jimmy' Takakura. She was the devoted wife of Lon Smith. Teruko is survived by her...

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Loretta Sumiki (Victorino, Helliangao), 88, of Keaau, HI, died on Saturday, August 6, 2025. at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. She was born in Kurtistown, HI on July 19, 1937. Loretta was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She worked as a housekeeper at Uncle Billy’s Hotel and retired from Hilo...

Keith Frank Amaral, 81, of Volcano, died July 30, 2025. Born on April 16, 1944. Retired from the University of Hawaii’s 88-inch telescope on Mauna Kea. Survived by wife Gloria Ann Amaral of Volcano; daughter Sylvia Amaral (Fertom Arquitola) of Hilo; brother-in-law Ted Jaderscrom of Hilo;...

Lawrence Tatsuo Tamashiro, 83, of Pahoa, Hawaii, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 25, 2025. Born on August 10, 1941, in Pahala, Hawaii, Lawrence lived a life filled with love, family, and joy. Lawrence is survived by his beloved wife, Ann Tamashiro; two sons, Grayson (Lynnie)...

Louis, age 53, passed away peacefully at Queens North Hawaii Community Hospital on July 15, 2025. He spent most of his childhood across the scenic areas of Mana Road where his love of animals and the outdoors all started. He was given great responsibility at a young age and adjusted quickly to...

Mrs. Ann Juliette Kukakina Nathaniel, affectionately known as "Nana," 97, of Hilo, Hawaii, met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at her Panaʻewa home. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on March 5, 1928, and raised on Lehua Street in Puueo, Hilo, alongside her siblings....

Sam Kahikina passed away on July 12, 2025. Born on December 20, 1953 in Hilo then spent his childhood years in Oahu. He graduated from Waianae High School and later served in the army. Sam was also a marathon runner, a Golden Gloves Boxer 5x before turning professional. He was known most for...

Brandon-James Sydney Martin, lovingly known as “Stone Roger,” passed away at his residence in Pahoa, Hawai‘i, at the age of 33. He is survived by his son, Zander Noland of Pahoa, HI; daughter, Irie Martin-Akui; sister, Ashley Fortune of AZ; half-siblings Ryan Martin of CA, Kati Ronk of CA, and...

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Douglas “Doug” Lee Funk of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 30th, 2025, at the age of 63. Doug was born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, to Col. John Clarence Funk and Helen Closkey Funk. He was the sixth of seven children in a proud military family, which eventually settled in San...