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Paul Ciminskie
Jan. 12, 2021
Paul Ciminskie,77, was born on April 12th, 1943 and passed away on December 31st, 2020. Paul is survived by his only daughter, Amie Plumlee; his brother, James Ciminskie; and nephew, Dan. Paul loved sailboat races and sailing in the Monterey Bay. He was witty and smart a real mechanical...

Jerry Alan Glander
Jan. 11, 2021
Jerry Alan Glander was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 18, 1938. He grew up in Loma Linda, California and graduated from Loma Linda Academy. He retired from San Bernardino County as a Building Inspector and continued working at the City of Grand Terrace and retired as the Director of Building...

Francis Marion Agbigay
Jan. 03, 2021
Francis Marion “Koa” Agbigay, lifetime resident of Hilo, passed away at Hilo Medical Center on January 3rd, 2021 on his 60th Birthday. Born and raised in Hilo, he was a graduate of Hilo High School and Hawaii Community College, enlisted with US Army National Guard, worked at Hawaii Volcanos...

Jaime Baraoidan
Jan. 02, 2021
Jaime “JIMBO” Baraoidan, 85, of Papaikou, passed away on January 2, 2021 at Legacy Of Hilo. Born in Maui, he was retired from Krupp Taylor. Private services will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Karen Baraoidan of Hilo; three sons, Jason (Wendy) Galdones of Gardena, CA, Alex...

Tepa Fase
Dec. 30, 2020
Tepa Fase, 89, of Kamuela, passed away on December 30, 2020 in Honokaa. Born in 1931, she was a former member of the Waimea Hawaiian Civic Club and Hale O Na Ali'i. Services will be held at a later date. She is survived by a daughter, Rhonda K. Peck; son, Lindsey G. (Margaret) Peck; brother,...

Akiko Higa
Dec. 27, 2020
Akiko Higa, 89, formerly of Laupahoehoe, died Dec. 27, 2020 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center in Hilo. Born in Olaa, she was a retired custodian for Laupahoehoe High and Elementary School, and longtime member of the Papaaloa Hongwanji Mission. Private services at a later date. No...

Lisa Kainani Makaike Milldrum
Dec. 24, 2020
Lisa Kainani Makaike Milldrum, of Volcano, HI, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Honolulu, HI on September 3, 1964 and was a Human Resources Manager at Hawaii Care Choices. No services. She is survived by daughter, Breana Milldrum of Hilo, HI; parents,...

Leon Joseph Case Jr.
Dec. 20, 2020
On Sunday, December 20, 2020, Leon Joseph Case Jr., of San Diego, CA passed away in Hilo, HI. Leon was born on March 18, 1955 in Waterbury, CT to Leo and Patricia Case. In 1981 he married the love of his life Carin Vanessa Faz. They raised two children, Jerome and Jennifer. Leon was a loving...

Brice Kahoiwai Buyuan
Dec. 18, 2020
Brice Kahoiwai "Pocho" Buyuan, 65, of Captain Cook, passed away on December 18 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Pahala, Hawaii, in 1955, he was a truck driver for Kau Agribuiness Sugar Company, a transporter for Hertz-Rent-A-Car, and a Public Area Attendant for the Four Seasons Hualalai/Keolu....

Melvin Wayne Moniz Sr.
Dec. 14, 2020
Melvin “Mel” Wayne Moniz, Sr., 74, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Hilo, HI. He was a superintendent for Meadow Gold Dairies and a veteran of the U.S. Army. No services. He is survived by spouse, Frances Moniz of Hilo, HI; 2 sons, Melvin Moniz,...

Iwao Yamasaki
Dec. 13, 2020
Iwao Yamasaki, 94, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Kurtistown, HI. He was a retired employee of HELCO. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Private services. In lieu of flowers and koden, contributions may be made to Hawaii Care Choices. He is...

Gilbert Kuheana Sr.
Dec. 12, 2020
Gilbert Kuheana, Sr., 66, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at Pohai Malama. He was born in Pahala, HI. He was an employee of Ohana Banana. Private services. He is survived by 3 sons, Gilbert Kuheana, Jr. of Hilo, HI, Ansel (Olivia) Kuheana of Hilo, HI, and Kawika (Noel) Kuheana...