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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 “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, 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, 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, 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,...

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 "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 “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...