Kelly Edward Nason, 66, of Moutain View, HI, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. He was the proprietor of Big Island Mobile and the retired President of Brotherhood Motorcycle Club in CA. A Celebraton of Life will take place on...

Carmen Denise Wright, 51, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Los Angeles, CA. She was a retired accountant. Services will be held in CA. She is survived by spouse, Monroe Wright of Louisiana; 5 sisters, Catherine Ford of Los Angeles,...

John Cesare Pini, 74, of Pepeekeo, HI, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Pohai Malama. He was born in Hartford, CT. He was a retired electrician for Amtrak, a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Services will be held in Maryland. He is survived by...

Glen Harden Hathaway, 101, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. He was born in Heavener, OK. For service information contact a family member. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary Chapel of Hilo. He is survived by daughter, Jo...

Vernon Gerard Freitas, 78, of Hilo, died Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Pohai Malama in Hilo, HI. Born September 4, 1943 in Honolulu, HI, he was a teacher at Konawaena and Hilo High Schools as well as various locations in Boston, one of the founding members of the Boston Hawaii Club, and a member of...

Richard Del Stevens, lover of life, music, women, and the San Francisco Giants (not necessarily in that order), died peacefully in his sleep Thursday, April 7, 2022 after a brief battle with Lymphoma. He was 74. Rich is survived by his wife, Nina, who was by his side when he died; beloved cousin,...

Kathleen “Kathy” DeMello was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world unexpectedly on March 24, 2022. She was born to Joseph and Clarissa B. DeMello on June 22, 1955. Kathy is survived by her daughter Chelcie (Alan) Kurzontkowski of Wilson, North Carolina, grandson’s...

Walter Hiraishi, 85, of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, passed away on March 20th at Kona Community Hospital. He was born on April 9, 1936 in Kealakekua, Hawaii. He was a retired business owner of Blondies. He is survived by his sons, Aaron Hiraishi of Kailua-Kona, Jerry (Paula) Hiraishi of Kailua-Kona,...

Geoffrey Jay Dameg, 43, of Hilo, lost his courageous battle on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Hilo Medical Center. He was a manager and cook at Ling’s Chop Suey Restaurant on the Big Island of Hawai’i. Geoff was also a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a chess player and had a passion...

Wakako Yoshida, 102, of Laupahoehoe, died on March 5, 2022 at home. Born in Waiakea Uka Camp 9, Hilo, on June 14,1919, she was a homemaker and member of the Honohina-Papaaloa Hongwanji Mission. She was preceded in death by her husband Tatsuo Yoshida. She is survived by children: daughter Arlene...

Linda May Leilani Fountain, 80, of Honolulu, Hawaii left this earth peacefully at home, in Hilo, Hawaii. Linda May, born on Kauai was the last of the Palama/Hackbarth Ohana. Linda May raised four daughters and is survived by three: F. Leilani Shoaf (Richardson / Vea), Annette Punani Johansen...

Gifford A. Nākapa'ahu, 75, of Hilo, Hawai'i passed away peacefully on Feb. 20, 2022 to join his Father in heaven. Born in Honolulu, Hawai'i on October 21, 1946, he was raised in San Diego, CA by James and Ella Nākapa'ahu (deceased). He was a member of the local Tapers Union 1944 for several...