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Patrick Alan Smith
Jan. 18, 2020
Patrick “Pat” Alan Smith, 52, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2020 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu, HI. Private services. He is survived by 4 sisters, Carol Smith of Juneau, Alaska, Theresa “Terri” Manuzak of Hilo, HI, Delrene (Vincent) DeLille of...
Joanne M. Cuison
Jan. 11, 2020
Joanne M. Cuison, 76, of Hilo, HI died on January 11, 2020 at Pohai Malama Care Center. She was originally from Naalehu, HI and lived in Woodburn Oregon for 17 years where she was a special education assistant at Valor Middle School, and a home goods assistant at the local Walmart. A celebration...
Miles Yukio Kajiyama
Jan. 09, 2020
Miles Yukio Kajiyama, 66, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo, HI. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Onekahakaha Park Pavillion #4. Family requests casual attire. He is...
Solomon Aloha Kekua Kealoha Mona Matthews
Jan. 07, 2020
Solomon “Sol” Aloha Kekua Kealoha Mona Matthews, 71, of Mountain View, HI, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Koolauloa, HI. Services will be held. He is survived by 2 daughters, Denise (Edd) Komoda of Honolulu, HI and Napualani (CJ Ah Heong) Jarra...
Shirley Ann Naomi Mae
Dec. 31, 2019
Shirley Ann Naomi Mae, 65, of Hilo, Hawaiʻi, passed away on December 31, 2019. She was a graduate of Hilo High School, earned an Associates Degree in Secretarial Science, was employed by Big Three Industries, and was a mail carrier for 35 years. A private service was held on January 5, 2020. She...
Jack Sandy Linsky
Dec. 29, 2019
Jack Sandy Linsky passed away on December 29, 2019, he was 92. Born in Los Angeles, California in August of 1927, he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. His ashes were interred on January 30, 2020 at Veterans Cemetery #2 in Hilo, HI.
Kenneth Douglas Kemp
Dec. 20, 2019
Kenneth “Kenn” Douglas Kemp, 70, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Sacramento, CA. He was a civil engineer for the city of West Linn, Oregon and a veteran of the USMC. Private services will be held. He is survived by son, Benn (Emily) Kemp of...
DeEtta Clark Cunningham
Dec. 16, 2019
DeEtta “Dee” Clark Cunningham, 86, of Hilo, died December 16, 2019 at home. Born in Kansas, she was a housewife and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo. Private services were held. She is survived by three sons, Benedict Cunningham of Tennessee, Dominic (Kristine) Cunningham of Honolulu,...
Robert Brian DeMattos
Dec. 10, 2019
Robert “Bobby” Brian DeMattos, 65, of Ookala and Kula, passed away on December 10, 2019 at home. Born in Honokaa in September of 1954, he was a member of Monarchy MC, Waihee and worked at the Maui Community Correctional Center for many years. A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 11,...
Cinnamon Hilda Quilausing Nielson
Dec. 07, 2019
Cinnamon Hilda Quilausing Nielsen, 66, of Keaau, HI passed away December 7, 2019 at Pohai Malama. She was born in Olaa in 1953 and was a retired nurse and homemaker. No services will be held. Family requests no koden. She is survived by her husband Gregory Nielsen of Keaau; father, Perfecto...
Gayle Naome Rosario
Nov. 30, 2019
Gayle Naomi Rosario, 60, of Keaau passed away on November 30, 2019. Born in Hilo in May of 1959, she worked for Kadota Liquor in Hilo. No services. She is survived by her partner, Hercules Fontes; her mom, Kinue Ito; daughter, Dayna Rosario; brother, Glenn Ito; sister, Audrey Jyo; granddaughter;...
Virginia Vanoven
Nov. 11, 2019
Virginia “Carolyn” Vanoven, 84, of Mt. View, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at home. Born in Texas, she was a resident of Hawaii for over 45 years. She is survived by her granddaughter, Marisa Dabney.