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Robert William Ranstrom
Jun. 23, 2017
Robert William Ranstrom, 64, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Alamosa, Colorado on July 12, 1952. He was a horticulturalist. Services will be held at a later date on the Big Island and in Washington. He is survived by companion, Patricia Davidson...
Angelo Alexander Cellini
Jun. 21, 2017
Angelo Alexander Cellini, 54, of Mountain View, HI, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Eugene, Oregon on January 27, 1963. He was the co-owner of Mt. View Anthuriums, a member of the Hawaii Floral And Nursery Assosication, and a member of the Sathya Sai...
Henry J. Mills
May 28, 2017
Henry J. Mills, 91, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Maui, HI on March 30, 1926. He was a retired hotel maintenance worker and a World War II veteran. Mr. Mills has no known living relatives. The attendance of fellow veterans and friends...
Elvira Deguito Ramos
May 17, 2017
Elvira Deguito Ramos, 70, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Quezon City, Philippines on Jan. 3, 1947. She was the proprietor of an accounting firm. A Celebration of Life will take place on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the Homelani...
Ana Maria Dominguez
May 16, 2017
Ana “Nicky” Maria Dominguez, 64, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Pohai Malama. She was born in New York City, NY on July 25, 1952. She was a floor walker for KTA Superstores and Long’s Drugs, and a Black Jack dealer at the Cal-Neva Casino in Reno, Nevada. A celebration of...
James Allen Makekau Stallard
Apr. 28, 2017
James Allen Makekau Stallard, 58, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Anchorage, Alaska on April 18, 1958. He was a professional drywall mason and rock wall builder. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 12 noon at Luther...
Austin Miller Dwight
Apr. 27, 2017
Austin “Aus” Miller Dwight, 54, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Pohai Malama. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on Oct. 2, 1962. He was an installer for Walk-On Wood Flooring. A Celebration of Life (pot luck style) will take place on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 1 pm at Puhi...
Charles Allan Skinner
Apr. 21, 2017
Charles Allan Skinner, 91, of Kamuela, HI, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Canada on June 10, 1925. He was an airline mechanic for Hawaiian Airlines and an aerial photographer. He was also a veteran having served in the Canadian Air Force during World...
Skip Dahlen
Apr. 17, 2017
Skip P. Dahlen, 77, passed away on July 14, 2017 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. He was born on December 25, 1939 to Paul and Hazel Dahlen in Spokane, Washington. Skip Dahlen lived each day to the fullest in beautiful, Kona, Hawaii, his favorite place in the world. He had a love for the outdoors,...
Matsue Nishiura
Apr. 08, 2017
Matsue Nishiura, 95, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017 in Hilo, HI. She was born in Puna, HI on December 25, 1921. She was a retired LPN at Hilo Hospital. Services were held. No koden and flowers. She is survived by daughter, Lillian (Steve) Jackstadt; son, George (Susan)...
Mitsuyo Nakano
Apr. 04, 2017
Mitsuyo Nakano, 100, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in a private care home. She was born in Hilo, HI on June 19, 1916. She was a retired housekeeper at Naniloa Hotel and a member of the Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. Services were held. Family requests no koden and no flowers....
Tsutaye Higuchi Nonaka
Apr. 02, 2017
Tsutaye Higuchi Nonaka, 94, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Makawao, Maui on March 9, 1923. She was a worker at the Amano Fish Cake Factory and a member of the Tenrikyo Hilo Church. Services were held. No koden and flowers. She is...