James August Schumaker, 62, passed away on September 9, 2020 in Hilo, HI. Born on January 31, 1958 in Cass County, MO, he was a beloved mathematics professor at Hilo Community College for thirty years, taught for a number of years at Victoria College in Texas, a small airplane pilot, and was a...

John B. Knoll, passed away on September 1, 2020 in Hilo, HI at the age of 70. Born in August of 1950 in Pennsylvania, he was a Union Local 3 Operating Engineer. No services. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne G. Knoll; three sisters, Charlotte Lerner of Rancho Mirage, CA, Eileen Schneider of...

Deolinda Margie Ah Fong, 90, of Pepeekeo, passed away at Hilo Medical Center on August 30, 2020. Born in Olaa, she was a homemaker, an usherette at the former Hilo Theatre, and member of the Wainaku Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. A Memorial Service will be held (via zoom) on Saturday,...

Sally Setsuko Murakami (Nakano), 81, of Kailua-Kona, HI passed away on August 25th at Life Care Center in Kona. Born in Hilo, she was a retired clerk of Clinical Laboratories of Hawai’i & a member of the Kona Hongwanji Kyodan, Buddhist Women’s Association & Dharma School. Private services...

Dane "DK" Kawika Kajiyama, 36, of Pahoa died on August 24, 2020. He was an avid fisherman and a member of the NSPYR softball team and Pu'uhonua hub crew. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Dane was survived by father Daryl Kajiyama and mother Pearllani Kajiyama of Pahoa, sisters...

Annie “Girl” (Kauwe) Pasa, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, was granted her wings on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii to John and Annie (Kauhane) Kauwe. She was 76 years young and so full of love, life, and happiness. Annie shared 59 years of marriage with her sweetheart,...

Derek G. Alatan, 65, of Keaau, passed away on August 13, 2020 at home. Born in Hilo, he worked at Aloha Papaya, Hilo Coast Processing Co., and Homelani Memorial Park. He was a member of Sure Foundation Church in Puna. Please contact the family for information regarding celebration of life...

Robert "Kalo" Mele Jr., 48 of Hilo, passed away on August 6th, 2020 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in 1972, he was a chef at the University of Hawaii, Hilo. Services to be held at a later date. He is survived by his sister Margaret (Paul) Gutierrez; dad, Doug Mills; and numerous aunties, uncles,...

Anthony Bernard Mathis, 65, of Honomu, passed away on August 6, 2020 in Hilo. Born in March of 1955 in Cienfuegos, Cuba, he came to the Big Island in July of 1992 to attend the University of Hawaii School of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources in Hilo, graduating with a Major in Psychology...

On Friday, August 28, 2020, Alroy William Begas gained his wings at the age of 41 years old. Born in Hilo, but raised in Honokaa, he worked at Leo's Rubbish and Suisan. Alroy was and amazing father and boyfriend. He had a smile that could light up a room and a laugh that no one will ever forget....

Janet Phillips Lang passed on July 20, 2020 in Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Hilo on February 22, 1934. She was a nurse and devoted her life to helping children. She lived in Hilo most of her life and most recently worked as a crisis intervention worker for children. Earlier in her...

John Nobuharu Ige, 82, of Pahoa died July 17 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center in Hilo. Born in Lanai, he was a retired Painter, Janitor, and Groundskeeper with the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hawaii Community College. Services to be held at a later date. Survived by wife,...