Richard Kwai Mun Wong, Jr., 83, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Palama, Oahu. He was a retired block setter/cement finisher for Masons & Plasters Local 630 and a member of the Pahoa Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. A visitation will...

Dichao Shi, 28, of Kurtistown, HI, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in China in 1989. He was a member of the Christian Chinese Church of Hilo. Private services. He is survived by mother and father, Hong Yan Dai and Meng Yuan Shi of Kurtistown, HI.

James “Jimmy” Blair LuPiba, 75, of Waikaloa, HI died peacefully in his sleep on May 10, 2018 at his home. Born in 1943 he was a scheduler for Continental Airlines and a tour bus driver for Polynesian Adventure Tours and Robert’s Tours. A memorial service will be held at Mokuaikaua Congregational...

Donald “Don” Cameron Seaton Jr., 94, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo, HI. He was the proprietor of Greenhouse Specialists Keaau, cultivation superintendent for Paauhau Sugar, Hamakua Sugar and Laupahoehoe Sugar, a member of New Hope East Hawaii,...

Ruth Beveridge, 88, of Pepeekeo, HI, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018 at Pohai Malama. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She was a retired cashier for a grocery store and Disneyland. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Panaewa Zoo. She is...

James “Buddy” Terrence O’Brien, 72, of Volcano, HI, formerly of Seal Beach, CA, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Long Beach, CA. He worked in the Gaming Industry in several card clubs in Southern California and was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge...

Marilyn Cleonne McGill Pahk, 83, of Honolulu, HI passed away April 8, 2018, in Hilo under hospice and foster home care. Born in 1935 in Branson, MO, she previously lived in Honolulu, Oregon, and Kansas. She was retired, but had worked at Liberty House on Oahu; managed the Capt. John’s Motel in...

Robert “Sunshine” Queen, 69, of Hilo, HI died April 8, 2018, in Hilo. Born in 1948 in Massachusetts, he was a former employee of Ken’s House Of Pancakes in Hilo. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Harriet Queen; two daughters, Shayne (Chad) Sue of...

Frederico “Freddy” Alvarado, 72, of Mt. View, HI (formerly of Waipahu, HI), died March 28, 2018 at home. Born in 1945 in Honolulu, he was a Powderman for Grace Pacific and Pacific Concrete. He also served in the Army in Company A, 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry, USARPAC. He is survived by his...

Louisa Moikeanu Maikui Labrador, 86, of Kamuela, HI, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at her daughter’s residence. She was born in Maulua, Ookala, HI. Prior to retirement she worked as a bus driver for Ryusaki Corp., Laupahoehoe Trans, and Roberts Hawaii, a waitress at the Mauna Kea Beach...

Hilda Harmon, 100, of Pahoa, Hawaii, passed away March 11, 2018 at her daughter’s home. Hilda was born on Nov. 14, 1917 to William and Opal (Cruise) McCarty of Bargersville, IN. She graduated from Center Grove High School in 1935. In 1938 she married the love of her life, Dudley Harmon, in...

Albert Joseph Wykoff, Jr., 82, of Keaau, HI died March 9, 2018 at his home. Born in 1935 in Ohio, he was an administrator at the Central Union Church for 18 years and a bus driver tour guide for Polyneseian Adventures, Jack’s Tours, and Green Tours. A visitation will be held at Hilo Baptist...