Joseph “Butchie Boy” Cho, Jr., 68, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo, HI. Private services and no monetary donations. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by son, Joseph “Moki” Cho III of Austin, TX; daugthers, Tai Lee...

Robert Charles Nichols, 72, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Pohai Malama. He was born in Pasadena, CA. He was an automotive mechanic and restorer. No services. He is survived by spouse, Deborah Nichols of Keaau, HI; 2 daughters, Lisa (Fabian) Quintero of Riverside, CA and...

Alice Kieko Furusho, 94, of Waikoloa, died July 22 at Hale Ho’ola Hamakua. Born in Hilo, resided in Pahala after marriage and had her own business as the only hairdresser for many years, serving the community until retirement. She and husband Goichi (deceased) also managed the movie theater....

Joseph D. Shields, Jr. born in Philadelphia, PA in 1941, from Keaau, a loving husband & father; Retired MGYSGT in the USMC after 30 years of service and also retired Supervisor at the USPS in Lake Mary, FL. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Y. Shields, daughters: Sayoko Yamaguchi (Ty &...

Lynn Elizour Beaudet, 78, of Kailua-Kona, HI and Ocean View, HI, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in Hilo, HI. He was born in Hilo, HI. He was a retired truck driver for West Hawaii Concrete and a commercial fisherman. Services to be held at a later date. He is survived by spouse, Jennifer...

Henry Kelley Brown, 69, of Honoli’i, died on July 19, 2021 in Hilo. Born on February 12, 1952 in San Bernadino, CA, he was a retired freelance tile layer and a member of the Hilo Semi-Pro Football League. A Celebration Of Life will be held on Sunday, August 8, 2021 from 11:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M....

James V. DeFilippis James was born on September 7, 1948 in Passaic, New Jersey. Passed away July 17, at Hawaii Care Choices in Hilo. He was a US Navy Viet Nam Veteran. He retired from the University of Florida School of Agriculture and lived in Hilo for 23 years. He was a gentle soul who walked...

Benjamin “Ben” Barrett, 62, of Mountain View, died on July 13, 2021 at home. Born in Gainesville, GA, he joined the US Navy in 1976 as a member of the All Hawaii Bicentennial Company and served for 30 years. He was also a weekly golfer at the Hilo Municipal Golf Course. Private services were...

Alberto Aguilar Zendejas, 77, of Pahoa, Hawaii, died on July 8, 2021. Born in Mexico, he worked for Puna Flowers and Tropical Connections. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the Puna Baptist Church from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Memorial donations may be made to Puna...

Rodney Charles Soares born to Frank Kakulu Soares Sr. and Winona May Williams on July 3, 1949 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by his Wife Andreana "Keala"Soares, Daughters Rhonda Soares and Rochelle Soares, Step-Son Darren Alameida, 6 grand children, 5 great-grand children, 2 Brothers and 2...

Kaileeann Keonalani Koralee Santiago, 21, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021. She was born in Hilo, HI. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 11 am; burial will follow at 1:30 pm at Homelani Memorial Park. She is survived by mother, Rosenda Santiago; 3...

Reuben “Kimo” James Pa, 80 of Hilo died July 4, 2021 at the Hilo Medical Center’s Extended Care Facility. Born in Hilo in 1940, he was a retired factory worker for the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut company. Graveside services will be held at Homelani Memorial Park on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 10:00...