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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,...

Tajhlia Moanikealaonameliaalohalani Kuheana-Wilmer, 22, of Hilo passed away on July 15, 2020 at home. She was a homemaker. Memorial services to be announced. She is survived by her daughter, Zaylee-Marie Kuheana-Naylor of Hilo; parents, Misty Kuheana (Morris Paiva Sr) of Hilo and Christopher...

Lu Kahunani Prudencio, 61, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Life Care Center. Born in Pepeekeo, HI in May of 1959, she was a factory worker at Big Island Candies. A memorial service will be held at Connect Point Church (168 Holomua Street, Hilo, HI) on Tuesday, July 28, 2020...

Marc Hadzor Bartlett, 71, of Kurtistown, passed away on June 30, 2020 in Hilo, HI. Born on October 23, 1948 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he was a Navy Veteran, employed at Inter-Island Resorts, worked for two veterinarians, and was a self-employed roofer and landscaper. He also loved animals and it...

Lito Macatbag Asuncion, 69, of Hilo, died June 23, 2020 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a retired program planner for elderly affairs in the Counties of Kauai and Hawaii, former manager and co-owner of Prince Kuhio One Hour Photo in Hilo, co-founder,...

Alice Lihau (Hao) Gray, 70, died June 22, 2020 at her home in Glenwood, Hawaii. Born in Kailua-Kona, she worked at the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo & Kona Bay Hotels and retired from C.W. Maintenance Co. Services will be held at a later date. Condolences can be sent to: K. Gray, P.O. Box 711437,...