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Betty Teruko Nouchi Haraguchi, 95, of Honolulu, HI, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 in Honolulu where she lived for the past 20 years. Born in Honaunau, Kona, HI in March of 1924, she was a homemaker and part-time papaya farmer who loved gardening A private service was held. She is...

John Hutchins, 65, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 in Hilo. He was born in Oregon in July of 1953 and was a carpenter and gardener. A celebration of life to be held at a later date. He is survived by two sisters, Judy (Dave) Kirk and Jan (Max) Buffington; an aunt, many nieces...

Floyd Amay, 54, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 in Hilo. He was born in Hilo in April of 1965. Private services were held. He is survived by his father Julio Amay of Hilo; and two brothers, Benjamin (Beatrice) Amay of Hilo and James Amay of Hilo.

Michelle K. Moku, 54, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 in Hilo. She was born on Oahu in March of 1965 and worked for Pizza Hut for over 30 years. A vistitation will be held at St. Joseph Church in Hilo on Thursday, April 11, 2019 beginning at 9:00 A.M. with a mass to follow at...

Albert Rodrigues, 91, of Paauilo, HI, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 in Paauilo. He was born in Hilo in July of 1927 and was a contractor and partner in R&O Inc. construction company, a member of the Blazing Saddles Trail Riding Club, and an Army veteran. Private services were held. He...

Ronald Wah Kun Chang, 81, passed away March 11, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, TX. He was born on April 24, 1937 in Hilo, HI and graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in Hilo. He served in the U.S. Army. A memorial mass will be held in his memory at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, October...

Earl Takeo Watanabe, 71, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Pohai Malama. He was born in Hilo, HI. He was the proprietor of Earl T. Watanabe and Associates. Services were held at the Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. He is survived by spouse, Liping Watanabe of Keaau, HI; brother,...

Patricia Leilani Wilson-Rice, 79, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019 in Pahoa. Born in August of 1939, she drove for the Hele On and Laupahoehoe Transportation buses and managed Akita Enterprises. Private services were held. She is survived by her daughter, Wanda M. Hashimoto of...

Steven “Steamboat” Patrick O’Keefe, 69, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in San Bernardino, CA. He ran a hauling service on the Big Island. No services. He is survived by son, Kaden O’Keefe of Los Angeles, CA; brother, Kevin (Dawna)...

James “BJ” Roy Bondaug, Jr., 39, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo, HI. He was a caretaker. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 9 am to 1 pm at Ballard Family Mortuary. Family requests casual...

Patricia Louise LaGrange, 65, of Paho, passed away on February 25, 2019. Born in California in October of 1954, she was a regular at Uncle Robert’s in Kalapana. A celebration of life will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Uncle Robert’s Awa Bar and Farmer’s Market in...

David Goodfellow, 39, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in Hilo. Born in Ohio in January of 1980, he was an engineer, healer, lover of Kava, and a free spirit who did whatever needed to be done to help others. He truly lived up to his last name. A private service was...