Michael Young Marn Gaspar age 69 born September 10, 1955. Passed away May 12 https://2025.Lived and loved his paniolo life of Lehu’ula, Kainaliu, Kona. He loved playing music, fishing, hunting ,leather work . He was a true https://paniolo.Survived by brothers Gordon Gaspar ,Michael Gaspar ,...

Arlene Wakefield passed away peacefully at Life Care Center of Hilo, on May 12, 2025, at the age of 97. She had been a resident of Honaunau, Hawaii for over 50 years. Arlene lived an extraordinary life. She bumped elbows with movie stars like Dean Martin and Gene Kelly. She owned successful...

Christian Kaluai Kaiwi was born to Kawika Kaiwi and Winona Kaluai on April 27 , 1970 in Hilo Hawaii.He was a retired surveyor for ESH Engineers Surveyors Hawaii where he worked with his Father and Cousins.He is survived by his 1st love Ilka "Aiko" Kelekolio-Kaiwi married 8 years but loved for...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patrick Nobriga, who departed this life on 5/1/2025, at the age of 27. Patrick is lovingly remembered by the mother of his child, Iyana Batalona-Paiva, and their cherished daughter, Leighlana Nobriga. He is also survived by his mother,...

Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.

Kirk Richard Trombla, 67 years old – born on March 6, 1958, in Lincoln, Nebraska.  He is survived by his parents, Janet Cole Trombla Lehfeldt, Sheridan, OR, and Richard Irwin Trombla, Hilo, HI, and brothers Matthew Trombla, Mapleton, OR, and Derek (Danita) Trombla, Sheridan, OR, and nephews and...

Annelle Kahalehau Lee, 82, of Honokaà, HI. died at Honokaà Hospital on Friday, April 18, 2025. She was born in Hilo, HI on December 18, 1942 to Clement K. Lee and and Lydia (Choy Hee) Lee. Annelle grew up in Wailuku, Maui and was very active in her church as a youth. She graduated in 1960 from...

Roxane Helena Freitas, 72, passed away at her residence in Hilo, Hawaii. Survived by her mother Vera Momi Freitas of Kaneohe, Hawaii. Brothers Guy “Buddy” Freitas and Darin Freitas, of Kaneohe, Hawaii. Sister Sunny Freitas of Kaneohe, Hawaii. Daughters Shana Araw of Pepeekeo, Hawaii and Vera...

Michael Anthony Farrar, 81, died April 3 at home. Born in Los Angeles, CA. He was an artist. He is survived by his wife, Diane Farrar of Naʻalehu, a son, Adam Farrar of Los Angeles, CA., a granddaughter, Normandie Farrar of Los Angeles, CA., a brother, Christopher Farrar of Oregon, and several...

Robert “Bob” Inn Wai Lau, 98, passed peacefully on April 2, 2025 at Nakamaru Hale in Holualoa, Hawaii. While many remember his public service as a judge, he will be remembered most as a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Born on November 9, 1926, in Hilo, Hawaii, Bob was...

Melva Mae Conol, 80, of Mountain View died April 2 at home. Private services. Born in Hilo, she was always a hard worker; from a young age milking cows in Kaiwiki to retiring as a factory supervisor from Mauna Loa Macnut Co. Melva is survived by two daughters, Robin Conol-Cardines (Eddie) and...

Eunice Leina’ala Hashimoto, lovingly known to many as “U-Nice,” was born on September 10, 1935. She was the youngest of four children born to Benjamin Leialoha Macomber Sr. and Mabel Auli’i Hoolapa Macomber of Waiohinu, where she lived until the passing of her husband, Kenzo, in 2019. After his...