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...

Dorothy Evelyn Stadnyk, 83, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Frenchburg, Kentucky. She was a retired retail manager for Pier One Imports. No services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hawaii Care Choices. She is survived by...

Douglas Michael Brandenburg, Age 70 of Na’alehu, HI, passed away on February 11, 2022. Doug was formerly a resident of Ohio and Colorado. He graduated from Meadowdale High School in 1969. He attended and graduated from Sinclair Community College and The Ohio State University. Doug is preceded in...

Mitsugi Donald Takeshita, 87, of Hilo, died February 10, 2022 at home. Born on January 23, 1935 in Koloa (Wahiawa) Kaua’I, he served in the U.S. Army and worked as a laboratory tech for GlaxoSmithKline. Private services were held. He is survived by ex-wife, Hazel Takeshita; and two daughters,...

Doreen Maria McMillen, 69, of Kailua-Kona, HI daughter of Pearl Harbor survivor John K McMillen (Mac) and Mary McMillen saw her final sunset on February 9, 2022 in Kealakekua, HI. Her first sunrise was October 31, 1952 in Hayward, CA. Her memorial at Grace church (her earthly link to salvation)...

Patricia Katherine Lasky, 77, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. She was born in Hartford, CT. She was a homemaker. No services. She is survived by daughter, Serena (Barron, Jr.) Smith; 2 sons, Joseph Rodrigues and Jason Rodrigues; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren.

Melonie Faye Myra Ganhinhin Leopoldo was born on October 9, 1968 in Honolulu, HI and passed away on February 1, 2022 at home in Naalehu, HI. She graduated from Waianae High School and was a member of the Hilo Diabetes Awareness Classes for many years. She will forever be missed and loved. Melonie...

Walter Kaohu O' Kaleponi Mookini III August 7, 1967 ~ January 30, 2022 Kaohu passed away on January 30, 2022 at his home in Waikoloa, on the island of Hawaii. He was born in Harbor City, California on August 7, 1967. He is survived by his dad, Walter Kaohu Mookini Jr of Florida; mom and dad...

Ronald Joseph Proebstl, passed peacefully due to complications from cancer on Friday, January 20th, 2022 on his beloved farm in Kapoho, on the Big Island of Hawaii. He was 60. Ron was born in New York City, New York on December 15, 1961 to Richard James Proebstl and Cecelia Marie (Counihan)...