Edward Kaukaopua Wong Sr., 76, of Kailua-Kona, HI died January 19, 2022. He was born in Wailuku, Maui on May 2, 1945. Services will be held at a later date. He is survived by sons, Edward R. K. Wong Jr., Warren P. K. Wong, George K. Wong, and Sharownn (Kahala) Wong ; daughters, Samantha-Marie...

Justin P. Rodriguez, of Hilo, HI, passed away on January 10, 2022, as a result of his injuries suffered from a car accident. Justin is survived by his long time partner, Lauren, and a host of family and friends who loved him. A private memorial service is planned by Justin’s family.

Patrick Michael Cunningham passed away Monday at the Kona Community Hospital in Kealakekua, HI at age 77 due to COVID combined with an underlying illness. Pat was a real force of nature! To know him was to love, admire, and respect him. He was born November 6th, 1944 at Ellwood City Hospital,...

Matthew K. Haili Jr., 67, of Keaau, HI died on January 7, 2022 in Hilo. Born on August 22, 1954 in Honolulu, he grew up in Waimanalo, graduated from Kailua High School, and drove tour busses for Enoa, Roberts Hawaii, and Polynesian Adventures. He will be greatly missed. Private services and...

Charles Francis Meredith passed away on January 7, 2022 in Kea’au, Hawaii attended by family and friends. Charlie passed away due to pancreatic cancer. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Charlie managed his illness with strength and determination and wanted to spend as much time...

Emily Rosita Galario, 82, of Pahoa, Hawaii passed away on Thursday, January 6th, 2022 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in 1939, she was a retired Truck Driver for Hilo Coast Processing. Services will be held at Connect Point Church, 168 Holomua Street in Hilo on Monday, January 24th, 2022 from...

Melody Parker, 65, of Hilo, HI, passed away on January 6th, 2022 at the Hilo Medical Center. Melody was born on February 1st, 1956 in Los Angeles, California. After graduating high school, she moved to Hilo to attend the University of Hawaii at Hilo to receive a bachelors degree in Criminal...

Filipe “Leppy” “Cowboy” S. Cuison, 86, of Hilo died Dec. 28, 2021 at home in Hilo. Born in Hilea, HI, he was a retired journeyman welder at Ka’u sugar plantation, owner of Akaka Falls Incorporated farm, and an Army National Guard veteran. A graveside service will be held at Veterans Cemetery #2...

Deidre Ann “Hale” Perreira, 62, of Hilo, died on December 24, 2021. Born on March 16, 1959 in Kapapala, she was raised in Keei, Kona. She was an employee of Hilo Lunch Shop. Private services held by the family. No flowers or monetary donations. She is survived by godsons, Daryl (Evelyn Salmo) Ke...

Lorraine “Sayo” Chung, 81, of Hilo, HI died on December 17, 2021 at Pohai Malama in Hilo. Born in Hakalau, she was a retired cashier for Sure Save Supermarkets and a member of the Hilo Seventh Day Adventist Church. Private services were held. Please no flowers or koden. She is survived by her...

Hugh Emmet Andrews, 77, born and raised in Hilo, HI, passed away on December 19, 2021 at home in Costa Mesa, CA. He was a former machinist for Momac Products and a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo on Friday, April 29. 2022....

Ernest (Ernie) John Williamson Jr. passed away peacefully at Hilo Medical Center on December 19th, 2021 at the age of 78 years. Ernie was born at Stanford University Hospital in the city of San Francisco, California on September 24th, 1943 to Ernest John Williamson and Alice Louise Williamson....