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, 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., 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...

Gary Wayne Thomas Butts, 74, of Hilo passed away on November 14, 2020 at Life Care Center in Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a U.S. Navy veteran, former construction worker, and baggage handler with Aloha Airlines. No services. He is survived by a brother, Bruce D. Butts of Hilo; nieces, nephews, and...

Brice Peter Gacutan, 56, of Hilo, passed away on November 12, 2020 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pahala, he was a care giver, cook, and served in the Army National Guard. Private services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to Roy Gacutan, PO Box 7244, Hilo, HI, 96720 He is...

Soo Jang Lee, 73, of Hilo, HI, passed away on November 11, 2020 in Hilo. Mr. Lee was born on October 10, 1947 in Seoul, South Korea. He was a life-long martial artist in Tae Kwon Do. Over his lifetime, he had the great honor of being a head Tae Kwon Do instructor for the Korean Army, until he...

Marvel Hiilei Bento, 77, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo, HI. She was a retired teacher and counselor at Waiakea Elementary School, the former President of Hawaii Island Retired Teachers Association, and a member of the HSTA....

Robert (Bob) C. Measel Jr, 75, of Hilo, Hawai’i passed away on Sunday Oct 25, 2020 when he was taken by ambulance to the Hilo Medical Center. Although his mind was sharp, his body failed him due to Chronic Kidney disease, Cardiac Hypertrophy, and Skin Cancer. Born in Danville, Kentucky on...

Marlene Medeiros Miprano, 82, of Hilo, passed away on October 19, 2020 at her home. Born in Hilo in September of 1939, she was a member of the Immaculate Heart Of Mary church in Papaikou. A graveside service will take place at Homelani Memorial Park on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 1:30 P.M....

Michael Joseph Echavez, 82, of Paauilo, passed away on October 16, 2020 at Hale Ho’ola Hamakua in Honokaa. Born in 1938 in Paauilo, he was a retired equipment operator for Hamakua Sugar Company and a security guard for Securitas. Private services were held. Please no flowers or koden. He is...

Stephen Robert DiFolco, 64, of Mountain View, passed away on October 8, 2020 at Pohai Malama in Hilo. Born in 1956, he was a truck driver and former sugar cane truck driver for Haamoka Schofield Courier. Memorial services will be held in Hilo and Oahu at a later date, please contact family for...

Frederic William Brundage was born on January 5th 1943 in Mt. Kisco, New York to Rosalind Hogg Brundage and Jay Mildred Brundage Jr. He attended Trinity Prep School in Pawling, New York, where he was a football running back and scholarship winner. He matriculated to Wesleyan University where he...