Julia Rose Dobay Kozma, 94, of Keaau passed away at a private care home in Hilo on May 5, 2020. Born in West Virginia in 1926, she was retired from her own hair salon in Ohio and a member of Pahoa Sacred Heart Church. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. The family requests...

Roland H. Kepano, 65, of Hilo passed away on April 27, 2020. Born in Kailua-Kona, he was a retired construction worker. Services to be announced at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Vanessa Iopa Kepano; two sons, Levy Kepano of Hilo and Desmond K. Kepano of Hilo; one and only daughter,...

Jason Ilika Kila, 28, of Hilo passed away on April 22, 2020. Born on Maui, he was a student of Keeau High School and a lover of animals. In lieu of flowers, donations to either the Rainbow Animal Sanctuary, Keaau Veterinary, or the Big Brother/Big Sister Programs are requested. He is survived by...

Richard (Dick) Charles Rhodes passed away April 11, 2020 at his home in Kea’au, Hawaii after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 11 years Sandi Rhodes, one brother Bob Rhodes of Hilo, one sister Linda Brown of Wisconsin, one daughter, Shelley Rhodes and 2 sons Scott Rhodes and David...

Glenn Yoshitake Kuwaye, retired President of Allied Aggregates Corp. and Hilo High alum, died on April 8, 2020 in his beloved hometown of Hilo at the age of 73. He was born on December 7, 1946 in Honokaa to James and Daisy Kuwaye. He was an avid golfer and car enthusiast known in high school to...

Darnell Garcia, 68, of Pāhoa, Hawaiʻi, passed away on March 31, 2020. Born in Wailuku, HI in 1951, he owned a drywall business, did drywall installation for Hilo Interior, and was a member of the Lahaina Yacht Club. He is survived by two daughters, Denese (Raymundo) Soto-Diaz and Carrie Gouveia;...

Louis K. Collins lll, beloved brother, father, and grandfather, passed away on 23 March 2020 after battling lung cancer. His Celebration of Life will be Saturday November 25th at University Heights Park in Hilo, 11:30am-4:30pm.

Brannock D. Au, Sr. of Volcano, Hawaii, passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2020. He was 66 years old. Born on January 7, 1954 in Honolulu, grew up in Ka’a’awa, attending St. Ann’s School in Kaneohe. He graduated from James B. Castle High School, Class of 1973. He was a State ranked moto cross...

Jerry Kaaiakamanu III, 70, of Pahoa, Hawaii died March 21, 2020 at home. Born in Puunene, Maui, he was a Master Generator Technician and Vice President of C&A Generator Service, Inc. He was a US Army Vietnam Veteran. Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife...

Priscilla Domondon Obado, 78, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at her home in Mountain View after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 22, 1941 in Pahala, to Antonio and Ursula Domondon. She retired from teaching at The Children’s House in Pearl City and the State of Hawaii, in...

Herman Joseph Medeiros Sr., 88, of Hilo, HI passed away on March 15, 2020. He was born on Oahu in 1931. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Medeiros of Hilo; two sons, Herman (Gloria) Medeiros Jr. and Ernest Medeiros of TN; four daughters, Kathy Medeiros of Oahu, Patty (Sonny) Sylva of Oahu, Annette...

Kaniu Mary Bacon Segovia, 61, of Hilo died March 1, 2020 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was self-employed as a tax preparer and a former schoolteacher. Celebration of life services will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 in the Event Center at The Arc Of Hilo, 1099 Waianuenue Ave....