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Lionel Arruda II
May 23, 2025
Lionel Arruda II Age 78 Passed away Friday May 23 2025 in Hilo Hawaii. He was born and raised in Papaikou Hawaii to Lionel and Hannah Arruda and was raised with 2 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by his Children Son Chris Arruda, Daughter Lisa (Ben) Cabral, Son Lionel (Lani) Arruda III,...
Maxwell Xavier Robertson-Sherwood
May 16, 2025
Maxwell Xavier Robertson-Sherwood, 21, of Hilo, passed away on May 16, 2025, following a tragic accident in Keaau. A graduate of Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science, Maxx was known for his artistic talent, love of vegetarian cooking, and deep affection for animals—especially his cat, Fred. He is...
Sylvester "Onaona" Onaonanamaka Ah Yee
May 14, 2025
SYLVESTER ONAONANAMAKA" ONAONA" AH YEE, 76, of Hilo, left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who loved him, as he passed away on May 14, 2025, with immediate family by his side at Hilo Medical Center. His loving wife, Martha Ah Yee, survives him, a testament to the enduring power of their...
Michael Young Marn Gaspar
May 12, 2025
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
May 11, 2025
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
May 02, 2025
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...
Patrick Leabert Makoa Nito Nobriga
May 01, 2025
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,...
Matsuura, Lilac
Apr. 30, 2025
Services are pending with Homelani Crematory.
Kirk Richard Trombla
Apr. 27, 2025
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
Apr. 18, 2025
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
Apr. 16, 2025
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
Apr. 03, 2025
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...