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...

Mae Jean Puaʻala Aveiro, age 77, born on April 7th 1944 on Maui, peacefully passed on to our Lord alongside her beloved husband in their Hilo home on July 2, 2021. The unconditional love that came from her did not leave with her. Her kind spirit and giving nature has left an everlasting imprint...

Joseph Pacheco Sr., 80, of Ninole, passed away on June 24, 2021 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Wainaku in 1940, he was a buggy driver for the Hilo Coast Sugar Plantation. He is survived by his wife, Rose K. Pacheco; three sons, Joey K. Pacheco of Hawaiian Acres, Jonas J. Pacheco of Ninole, and...

Ross Elizares of Hilo, HI passed away on June 18, 2021 at the age of 62. He was born in Hilo. Ross worked at various hotels in HI and was employed with the State Dept of Transportation Hilo International Airport. Ross is survived by his sister, Fern Elizares of Waipahu; brothers Jed Elizares of...

Chieko Elizares of Hilo, HI passed away on June 18, 2021 at the age of 96. She was born in Papa’aloa. She was a homemaker. She is survived by daughter Fern Elizares of Waipahu; sons Jed Elizares of Mesa, AZ and Casey Elizares (Laurie Ann) of Keaau; brother Hisayoshi Higuchi of UT; brother-in-law...

Deborah Starr Kehaulani Patnaude 72, of Hilo died June 5 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo she was a retired employee of Business Insurance Services. She was a graduate of Saint Joseph High School. Survived by son Rue (Lehua) Patnaude of Hilo, daughters Ilka...

Mark Allen Chamberlin, 69, of Volcano Village, died May 30, 2021 at Pohai Malama. Born on Maui and raised on Oahu, he was the former owner of Lava Rock Backhoe Services and retired as a heavy equipment operator with Operator Engineers Union Local 3. Private services were held. He is survived by...

Dr. Mary Jane Dykstra Havlicek, 79 departed this life peacefully on May 28, 2021, holding the hand of her beloved husband Dr. Stephen Charles Havlicek. Mary died of natural causes at home, surrounded by her family. Fittingly, there was a National Hockey League playoff game blaring in the...

​Wayne John Galante, 77 of Holualoa, Hawaii died on May 24th, 2021 at Hale Ho’ola Hamakua in Honoka’a. Born in Denver, Colorado on November 8, 1943. Wayne grew up in Tigard, Oregon. He was the Dentist/Founder of West Hawaii Dental Associates in Kealakekua. Wayne attended Oregon State University...

Carl Richards Sr., 62, of Mt. View, HI, died May 20,2021 in Pahoa. Born in Hilo on February 5, 1959, he was a handyman and fence installer. A Celebration Of Life will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Richards; five daughters, Shannon (Mathew) Ahn, Maria Caay, Mohala...

Ernest Rikio Yoshioka, 86, of Hilo, Hawaii, died at home on May 16, 2021. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was a retired Entomologist for the Department of Agriculture for the State of Hawaii on the Big Island. Private burial service was held on May 28, 2021 at Homelani Memorial Park. Survived by...

Robert Charles Blair passed away peacefully May 14, 2021 at his home on the Big Island. Bob, or Captain Bob, as he was best known, was only 84. Bob was an avid sailor and many memories were made with friends and family onboard the Nepenthe! One of his greatest joys was being a pilot on Kwajalein...