Johnny Ray Ward, 68, beloved husband, father and grandfather, coach, and friend, died peacefully in Hilo, HI on July 22, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. John was born November 28, 1953 in Texas to Elmer "Buck" Ward and Sarah Harrington (Cleghorn). John moved to Alaska at a very young age due to...

Audrey Barbadillo Saplan, 67, of Hilo made her journey to Heaven on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama. She was born on June 13, 1955, in Ka’u. Audrey is survived by son, Ryder (Lynn) Yoshida of Ewa Beach, Oahu; daughter, Drina (Keith) Fukunaga of Keaau, Hawaii; grandsons...

Jonathan Russel Holmes, 64, of Mt. View, HI, died July 12, 2022 in Hilo, HI at Pohai Malama. Born in New York, he worked in the County of Hawaii Planning Department. No services. Survived by his wife, Cathy Holmes; brothers, Larry Holmes, Peter Holmes, and Mathew Holmes; sisters, Kathy Bloom,...

Julian Tin Cho Chang Born on November 1, 1929 and returning home to his God and Savior on July 5, 2022. He lived a full 92 years and so much joy filled memories. Survived by sons: Jacob (Darlene), Michael (Stephanie), Christopher (Leialoha), Francis (Nina), Gregory (Alexandria); daughters...

Lewis “Lew” Andrade, 85, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Paauhau, HI. He was a retired Tax Return Examiner for the Kauai State Tax Office. Private services will be held. He is survived by 2 daughters, Rosemary “Rosie” (Dayle) Andrade Orr of...

Timothy Katsunari Shigemi, 64, of Mountain View, HI, died July 4, 2022 at home. Born in Hilo, he served as an Elder in the Puna Hawai’i Pidgin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Memorial services will be held via video conferencing, to be announced at a later date. He is survived by wife,...

Miriam Haaeoholani McCabe Kahapea, 100, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022, in Hilo. She was born in Heeia, Oahu. She was a retired Secretary for Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate. She was a member of the Alu Like Kupuna Program, Koolaupoko Club, and St. Ann's Catholic Church in...

Kenneth "Pops" Loa,72, a retired Hawaiian Electric Co. lineman, passed away on July 3, 2022 in Kealakekua, Hawaii. Kenneth was born in Pago Pago, American Samoa on August 27, 1949. He is survived by his wife, De Ette Stevens Loa of Kailua-Kona; sons, Kenneth "Skip" Loa of Keopu Mauka, Jason Loa...

Delbert Joseph Benevides, 71, of Hilo, passed away on July 1, 2022 at home. Born in Hilo, he was the owner of ABBA Appliance Repair and a member of New Hope Church. He also really enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at...

Delbert Joseph Benevides, 71, of Hilo, died July 1, 2022 at home. Born in Hilo, he was the owner of ABBA Appliance Repair and a member of New Hope Church. He also really enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at the...

George “Squeaky” Andrade, Jr., 74, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Lahaina, Maui. He was a retired Assistant Fiscal Officer for Maui County Dept. of Water Supply. Private services will be held. He is survived by spouse, Judith Andrade of Keaau,...

Jeannette Rose Leimomi Silva-Sampaio, 93, of Mt. View, HI, died June 30, 2022 at Hale Anuenue. Born on August 20, 1928 on Oahu, she was retired from the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Oahu. Graveside services and committal will be held a Homelani Memorial Park on Friday, July 15, 2022 at 10:00...