Lonnie Large, 63, of Mountain View, HI died March 4, 2018 in Hilo. Born in 1954, in Salem, Oregon, he was a domestic violence counselor, had a yard service, and was a rock and roll drummer. A memorial will be held on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at the Keaau Eagles Club from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.;...

Nicole Ocean Mense, 43, of Glenwood, HI died March 1, 2018. She was born in 1974, in California. No services to be held, but the family requests donations to Hawaii Island’s Food Bank: The Food Basket, 40 Holomua Street, Hilo, HI 96720. She is survived by three sons, Harley Satae of New Mexico,...

Custis R. Green, Jr., 95, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. A World War II veteran, he was one of the three men out of 19 who survived a midair collision over Germany and was a prisoner of war. Music centered his life as a pianist and singer. He...

Jason “Jay” Likelike Kipili’i Jason “Jay” Likelike Kipili’i, 46, of Keaau, HI died Feb. 26, 2018, at home. Born in 1971, in Hilo, he was a heavy-equipment operator, truck driver, and musician. A visitation will be held at the New Hope Church in Hilo from 9:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. on April 7,...

Luana Pamahoa (Napoleon) Lee Richardson passed on to heaven in February of 2018. She is survived by her sister Verna (Ahsing), her husband Archie, her daughter Samantha (Dustun Gomes) and her grandsons Thaze and Thai Gomes. Luana was born in June of 1946 to her mother, Myrtle Piilani Napoleon and...

Arlene Keaulana, 60, of Nanakuli, HI died Feb. 22, 2018, in Hilo. Born in 1957 on Oahu, she was a member of the Nanakuli Door Of Faith Mission. A visitation will be held at the New Hope Waimea Church at 6:00 P.M. on April 12, 2018 with a memorial service at 7:00 P.M. Aloha attire is...

Randall Fielding Brady, Jr., 70, of Pahoa, HI died Feb. 19, 2018, in Hilo. Born in 1947, in California, he was a former employee of PGV, Security at Professional Protective Services, a 20 year veteran of the U.S Navy, and a member of the Pahoa VFW. Services were held. He is survived by his...

Bruce Everett Ekings, 72, of Kurtistown, HI died Feb. 11, 2018. Born in 1945, in New Jersey, he was a loving husband and friend. Private services will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Sam Ekings.

Marjorie Ann Araujo, 81, of Hilo, HI died Feb. 10, 2018, in Hilo. Born in Ookala, Hi, she was the co-founder of Araujo Farm Products & Hog Farm, Business Services Hawaii, and Tommy’s Game Cock Farm. No services will be held. She is survived by two daughters, Darla (James) Boteilho; and Debbie...

Jerryl Gene Kahana Mauhili, 62, of Hilo, HI died Jan. 29, 2018 in Hilo. Born in 1955, in Hilo, he was a cane truck driver, banana farm manager, owner of Menehune Landscape Maintenance Co., owner of Panaewa Farmer’s Market, and a past president of Keaukaha Panaewa Farmer’s Association. No...

Arthur K Hall, 64, of Kamuela, HI died Jan. 24, 2018, in Hilo. Born in 1953, in Hilo, he was a member of Sinbad Racing, Big Island Auto Club, Hawaii Drag Racing Team, and Art’s Toys. A visitation will be held at the New Hope Waimea Church at 10:00 A.M. on February 17, 2018 with a memorial service...

William Moss Vannatta, 91, of Hilo, HI died Jan. 21, 2018, at his home on Reed’s Island. Born in 1926, in Kapaau, he was a legend, a rancher, and the General Manager at Grayline Hawaii. Private services will be held at a later date. He is survived by wife, Sharon DeMello Vannatta; two sons, Bruce...