Barbara Ann Broemmelsick, 92, of Mountain View, HI, formerly of Vancouver, WA and Chesterfield MO, passed away on Monday , November 27 at home with the loving care of family, special caregiver, Robbie, and Hospice of Hilo. She was born in Kansas on June 12, 1925, eldest child of Florence and...

Leenel Annette Paulos, 50, of Volcano, died November 5, 2017, at Hilo Medical Center. Born on July 23, 1967, in Honokaa, she worked at Thai Thai Restaurant, Hale Aloha Bed and Breakfast, and Verna’s Drive Inn. A visitation will start at noon, Sunday, Dec. 10 at the Laupahoehoe Point main...

Miriam Mamo Margo Namohala, 76, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu, HI on January 15, 1941. She was a housekeeper at the Hilo Medical Center. Private services were held. She is survived by son, Edwin Namohala of Hilo, HI; 2...

Henry Collins, 88, of Hilo, HI, formerly of Sacramento, CA, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in El Paso, TX on April 12, 1929. He worked for the State of California in social services and was a former Director of drug rehabilitation programs for...

Irenio “Ab” Valencia, 69, of Volcano, HI, died October 24, 2017, at his home. Born on April 14, 1948, in Honolulu, he was Kumu Hula of Halau Hula Kalehuaki’eki’eika’iu, a summer school Chant and Hula Instructor for Kamehameha Schools, did training for Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park and Friends...

Dominga Rodrigues, 82, of Volcano, HI died Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at a private care home in Hilo. Born on January 16, 1935, in Kohala, HI; she was a retired bookkeeper. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 18th at 10 a.m. at Grace Community Church (74-4889 Palani Road,...

Norman Blank, 85, of Pahoa, died October 19, 2017, at his home. Born on July 28, 1932, in The Bronx, he was retired from grout and tile restoration, a member of the New York Life Millionaire Roundtable, and a veteran of the United States Air Force. A private memorial service will be held. He is...

David Shuichi Fukuda, 82, of Indianapolis, Indiana and Hilo, HI, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017 in Indiana. He was born in Hilo, HI on May 9, 1935. He was a bacteriologist for Eli Lilly and Company. Private services were held. Family requests no koden and no flowers. He is survived by 2...

Lois Catherine Nakamura, 91, of Hilo, died Oct. 14, 2017, at Legacy Hilo. Born on Sept. 12, 1926, in New Jersey, she was the owner of Banyon General Store in Hilo, HI and a member of the American Business Women's Association. A private memorial service was held. She is survived by partner, James...

Mercedes Lanihuli (Marks) Sparacino, 77, of Hilo died October 13,2017. Born on Sept 30, 1940 on Oahu she was member of the Kea’au Cong. Of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Friends may call 12 pm. Service at 1pm Saturday, Nov 18 at the Kingdom Hall in Mountain View @ 17-4010 Ahuahu Pl. She is survived by...

Felix Larry Galario, 83, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hakalau, HI on March 10, 1934. He was a retired Laboratory Analyst and an employee of the Hakalau Sugar Mill and Hilo Coast Processing. He was also an Army veteran having served...

Ernest Hasegawa, 84, of Kamuela, Hawaii, died Oct. 5, 2017, at Kohala Hospital. Born on November 24, 1943, in Kealakekua, he was a retired bartender. A private memorial service will be held. He is survived by four brothers, Harry (Daisy) Hasegawa, Raymond (Betty) Hasegawa, Edward (Carol)...