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Kaleomanaoluna Lionel Kekipi Sr.
Jun. 14, 2026
Kaleomanaoluna Lionel Kekipi, Sr., 72, of Pahoa, died June 14, 2026, at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, Hawai‘i he was an Army Veteran and retired Groundskeeper and Field Operator. Celebration of Life 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Hawaiian Shores...
Glenn Setsuo Crivello
Jun. 10, 2026
Glenn Setsuo Crivello, 79, died on June 10, 2026. Glenn is survived by his wife, Veronica Crivello; daughters, Kim Rodrigues (Keone Rodrigues, deceased), Kristi Crivello, Kelly Crivello, and Kacey Haruko Crivello (deceased); six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Marilynn Chang...
Erick Ronald De Ponte Sr.
Jun. 08, 2026
Erick “Ricky” De Ponte Sr., 78, of Hilo died June 8, 2026, at home. Born in Hilo, he was a graduate of Hilo High School, Class of 1965, served in the U.S. Army and retired as a laborer. He is survived by son, Erick De Ponte jr. of Hilo; daughter, Yvette De Ponte (Vic Cabison) of Hilo; brother,...
Bradley August Mason
Jun. 06, 2026
Bradley August Mason It is with heartbreaking sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, and nephew, Bradley August Mason, who died on June 6, 2026. Bradley is survived by his loving mother, Dorina, and stepfather, Jeremy; his sisters, Sonya and Winnie; his...
Lorraine Akhay
Jun. 06, 2026
Lorraine Costorio-Akhay, 89, of Pahala died at home. Born in Ninole and raised in Ookala, she was a graduate of Laupahoehoe High School, Class of 1955. She was a U.S. Army veteran and retired as a sales associate for Woolworth’s. She is survived by sons, Francisco Akhay Jr. (Moana) of Wahiawa,...
Anita Mae Andrade
Jun. 06, 2026
Anita Mae Andrade, 92, of Hilo, HI died June 6, 2026, at home. Born in Hilo, she was the Co-proprietor and office manager for the former Andrade & Andrade Auto Trim Shop, and was a loving and nurturing wife, mother and grandmother. Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Immaculate...
Floyd Calvin Sale
Jun. 04, 2026
Floyd Calvin Sale, 67 of Hilo, Hawaii passed away on June 04, 2026, at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Cal, as everyone would call him, grew up on O’ahu; his last residency was in Nanakuli before moving to Puna in 1995. He graduated from Nanakuli High School in 1978. From 8 years old, Cal had worked...
Estelle Naomi Adachi-Jose
May 18, 2026
Estelle “Starr ⭐️” Naomi Adachi-Jose, 70, of Hakalau, Hawai’i passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Hilo Life Care Center. Born July, 1955 in Hilo Hawai’i, Estelle was the daughter of Cecilia B. Ferreira and Robert K. Adachi. She grew up in North Highlands CA but eventually came back to Hilo,...
Jeffrey Lynn Joseph
May 12, 2026
Jeffrey L Joseph, of Hilo Hawaii, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 12, 2026 at the age of 78. Jeffery was born January 12, 1948 to Thelma and Charles Joseph in Cleveland, Ohio. Jeffrey honorably served in the United States Air Force and later pursued higher education, earning a...
Ronald Elama Hideo Kelii Sr
May 04, 2026
Ronald E. H. Kelii Sr., 85, of Hilo, died May 4, 2026. He was a graduate of Hilo High School, studied electrical engineering in Oregon, served in the United States Army and worked for Henry Kelii Electrical Inc. He was a member of Hilo Y’s Men Club, Hilo Contractors Association, Hawaii Island...
Thomas Darel Campbell
May 01, 2026
Thomas Darel Campbell 1936-2026 Thomas Darel Campbell, also known as Tommy in his younger years and Tom in his adult life, passed away at home with his son beside him on May 1st, 2026 in Waikoloa Village, Hawaii. He was the oldest and only child born to Doris Pauline Campbell and Joseph Calvin...
Giles Anthony Forsythe
May 01, 2026
Giles Anthony “Tony” Forsythe was a beloved man, husband and father. He is remembered as a man with so many qualities that not only built, but set the foundation of his family and legacy. He was a man that moved through life with a simple principle, to take care of, provide and love his family....