Herman Maluhia Richards Herman Maluhia Richards, 32, of Mountain View, died Demember 18, 2021 in Kailua-Kona. He was born in Hilo on November 27, 1989. A Celebration Of Life will be held at a later date. He is survived by his mother, Ellen Richards of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Nevaeh Mendoza of...

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...

Dr. Liborio Pasion Namnama of ‘Āinaloa, Hawai’i Island, passed away in his sleep on December 17, 2021. He was born on March 8, 1938, in Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, and he immigrated to Honolulu in 1970. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Celerina (Sally) Esteban Namnama; daughter...

Dean Genshi Otani, 65, of Hilo, died December 6, 2021 at Hawaii Care Choices. Born in Hilo, he was formerly employed at Farmers Exchange, Sunida’s, Pacific Air, HPA as security, was a school custodian, and he operated a pawn shop. Private services were held. No koden please. He is survived by his...

Jo Ann Fujimoto of Hilo, HI passed away on December 4, 2021 in Hilo at the age of 74. Mrs. Fujimoto was born May 16, 1947 in Kohala Hawaii and was married to Walter Fujimoto in Hawaii on August 2, 1969. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Waichi...

Davelynn “Blu” Leinette Bufil, 66, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Pohai Malama. She was born in Hilo, HI. She was the Ground Supervisor for the Dept. of Transportation – Hilo Airport and a volunteer for RSVP. A drive-thru visitation will take place on Saturday, February...

Emilio “Sal” Salinas, Jr., 81, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Villaldama, Mexico. He was a retired SR Analyst for Beckman Instruments. Private services. He is survived by spouse, Elsie Roma Salinas of Keaau, HI; 4 sons, Peter (Kelli)...

Dennis Michael Silva, 70, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2021 at the Pohai Malama. He was born in Hilo. He was a retired Recreation Manager for the Hawaii County Parks & Recreation Division. He is survived by spouse, Kelly Silva of Hilo, HI; daughter, Stacie (Sega) Ohmine of CA;...

Stacey “Braddah Black” Aiona Aka, 61, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo, HI. Private services. He is survived by daughter, Staceylynn Aiona Aka of Hilo, HI; 3 sons, Toby (Noe) Moses of Hilo, HI, Bryson (Kevi-Ann) Aiona Aka of Hilo,...

Russell Akira Morinaga, 73, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at the Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Hilo, HI. He was a retired accountant for Hilo Medical Center. No services. No flowers and no koden. He is survived by mother, Yoshiko Morinaga of Hilo, HI; sister, Gail...

Harold “Hal” Schwartz, 74, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Chicago, IL. He was a Prosecutor for Hawaii County, volunteer for Hospice of Hilo, volunteer for FEMA during the lava flow, advanced practitioner of yoga, board member of the...

Velda “Maile” Yamanaka, 71, died at home Nov 18, 2021. Born in Hilo, BA in Liberal Studies/Hawaiiana classically trained in Hawaiian chant and dance under Auntie Maiki Aiu Lake of Halau Hula O Maiki, Master of Oriental Medicine and Taoist Acupuncture, substitute resource teacher in Hawaiian...