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Albert Paul Pukaua Manners Jr
Feb. 11, 2026
Albert Paul Pukaua Manners, Jr. 63, of Hilo, Hawaii, died February 11, 2026 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Survived by son, Rayce (Jennifer) Manners and granddaughter Evalani. Also survived by brothers, Rory (Tanya) Manners and Shayne Manners: sisters, Rhonda Manners...
Wilbur Frederick Boeck III
Jan. 31, 2026
Rick Boeck, originally from Mt. Upton, New York, passed peacefully in his home on January 31st, 2026, surrounded by some of his beloved family. Rick was born in Mount Kisco, NY, to Pat and “Bill” Boeck and spent his youth with his brother Bobby and sister Kathy. During his youth he was known as...
Carl Frederick Oguss
Jan. 29, 2026
Dr. Carl Frederick Oguss died at home in Kea’au, Hawaii on January 29, 2026. He was 69 years old. Dr. Oguss was born in Far Rockaway, New York to parents Murray Oguss and Louise Kirn Oguss. He is survived by siblings Fran Oguss Stallings, David Oguss, Emily Oguss Robertson and Ken Oguss. Nieces...
Karen Keonaona Pupuhi
Jan. 27, 2026
Karen Keonaona Pupuhi, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026 at the age of 73. She was born on February 16, 1952 in Opihikao, Hawaiʻi and spent her life devoted to her family. Karen was known for her kindness, generosity, resiliency,...
Theo Lani Bell
Jan. 26, 2026
Theo Lani Bell, age 75, of Waimea, Hawaiʻi, peacefully passed away on January 26, 2026. She was born on September 16, 1950, in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, and was the beloved daughter of Theodore “Teddy” Bell Sr. and Piʻilani Keʻala Matsu. Known affectionately to family and friends as Lani and Puna, she was a...
Gary Dean Bailey
Jan. 23, 2026
Gary Dean Bailey 71, of Hilo, died January 23, 2026. He was born in Redding, California. He is survived by sons Joshua Bailey and Trevor (Callie) Bailey, and daughter Talia Bailey, brother Bruce Bailey. Private services held.
Francis Michael Hecomovich
Jan. 21, 2026
Francis “Frank” Michael Hecomovich, age 77, passed away peacefully in his home in Hilo, Hawai’i on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 with ‘ohana (family) by his side, after being on hospice for health complications related to Parkinson’s disease. Frank grew up with his four brothers and two sisters on...
Philip James Barnes
Jan. 19, 2026
Dr. Philip J. Barnes, 80, passed away in his beloved Hilo, Hawaii on January 19, 2026. He was born in Indianapolis on April 29, 1945, to William Barnes, Sr. and Cecilia Doyle Barnes, and graduated from Cathedral High School. Phil was a gentleman and a scholar. A lifelong student in biology and...
Eileen Puanani Pomroy
Jan. 15, 2026
Eileen Puanani Pomroy, 55, of Mountain View, Hawaii was called to the Lord on January 15, 2026. Born on February 26, 1970, in Honolulu, Eileen was raised in ʻEwa Beach alongside her five siblings. She was the owner and operator of Eileen Pomroy Care Home located in Mountain View. Eileen was the...
Sheila Ann Opuulani Kahalepauole
Jan. 13, 2026
Sheila Ann Opuulani Kahalepauole, lovingly known as Grams, Big Mama, Sista, and Bradda Stan, passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, 2026, surrounded by family at Hilo Benioff Hospital. She was 80 years old. She was born Feb. 28, 1945, and was the daughter of the late Herman Maiau Kahalepauole and...
Mary Kim Kamakaaloha Lum Ho
Jan. 09, 2026
MARY KIM KAMAKAALOHA LUM HO, 62, of Hilo, Hawai'i, passed away on January 9, 2026. She was born on April 27, 1963, in Hilo. Mary Kim retired as the Athletic Director of Haili Christian School after a lifetime of dedicated service to her community. She was the eldest of seven children born to...
Daniel Martin Kawaha
Dec. 29, 2025
Daniel Martin Kawaha Sunrise: February 9, 1965 – Seattle, Washington Home with the Lord: December 29, 2025 – Hilo, Hawaii Daniel Martin Kawaha, the son of the late Samuel and Truly Kawaha, passed away on December 29, 2025, in Hilo, Hawaii. He is survived by his brother, Michael Kawaha of Hilo,...