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George Gines
Oct. 28, 2016
George Gines, 74, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016 at Pohai Malama. He was born in Honolulu, HI on February 16, 1942. He was a Process Server for the State of HI, Sheriff Dept. and a tile and carpet setter for Mike’s Flooring and Tony’s Floor Covering. A Celebration of...
Tsuyako Hayashikawa
Oct. 06, 2016
Tsuyako “Jean” Hayashikawa, 92, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Hilo, HI on March 15, 1924. She was a retired office clerk for the Sears Roebuck and Company in the Ala Moana Shopping Center. No services. She is survived by 3...
H. George Koenig
Oct. 02, 2016
George Koenig, 70, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. He was born in Hackensack, NJ on Oct. 25, 1945. He was the retired Superintendent of the NASA Infrared Telescope on Mauna Kea, the co-founder of Business Automation Inc., art director...
James Edward Werley
Sep. 29, 2016
James “Popps” Uncle Jim” Edward Werley, 81, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on Sept. 11, 1935. He was a retired member of the US Coast Guard. A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 12 noon...
Henry Edward de la Cruz
Sep. 29, 2016
Henry Edward de la Cruz, 63 of Hilo, HI, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo, HI on April 29, 1953. He was a Private First Class in the United States Marine Corps, a Purple Heart recipient, and a member of Hale ‘Oluea Clubhouse. A memorial...
Perfecto Paredes Carbonero
Sep. 27, 2016
Perfecto “Dong” Paredes Carbonero, 56, of Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. He was born in Cebu City, Philippines on March 6, 1960. He was a client at The Arc of Pahoa. No services. He is survived by brother, Adelo Carbonero of Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI; 2...
Charlotte Diane Huddy
Sep. 14, 2016
Charlotte Diane Huddy, 78, of Kamuela, HI, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Honolulu, HI on August 12, 1938. She was an accountant for Huddy Beetle Clinic and a member of the Imiola Congregational Church. A visitation will take place on Saturday,...
Robert Dunbar Summers
Sep. 11, 2016
Robert Dunbar Summers, 60, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Berkley, CA on Sept. 1, 1956. He was the proprietor and baker of Bread Box Kalaheo on Kauai and Bread Box Keaau. Private services were held. He is survived by spouse, Valerie Morris...
Frank Rivera Torres
Sep. 09, 2016
Frank “Junior” Rivera Torres, 78, of Mountain View, HI, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Hilo, HI on Oct. 30, 1937. He was a Warehouse Supervisor for Baldwin Piano in Honolulu, HI. No services. He is survived by spouse, Debra Torres of Mountain View, HI;...
Regina Lois McDermott
Aug. 21, 2016
Regina Lois McDermott, 82, of Hilo, HI, formerly of Sherwood, OR, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Paterson, NJ on August 27, 1933. She was a homemaker. No services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the American...
Adam Cole Hartzog
Aug. 16, 2016
Adam Cole Hartzog, 28, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 in Hilo, HI. He was born in Lafayette, LA on January 7, 1988. He was a former employee of Hilo Burger Joint. Services will be held in Baton Rouge, LA. He is survived by sister, April (Jay) Franck of Asheville, NC;...
Bonnie June Howard
Aug. 08, 2016
Bonnie June Howard, 73, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Anthony, Kansas on August 27, 1942. She was a homemaker, worked for the Sitkans Against Family Violence, was a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge 1350, Benevolent and...