Richard Gordon Vallance, 79, of Hilo, HI passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was a veteran of the US Navy. An inurnment service will take place on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 at 12 noon at the Hawaii Veterans Cemetery #2. No known survivors.

Elma Ellen Reott, 95, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Needles, CA on June 15, 1921. She was a retired Loan Officer for Bank of America in Ontario, CA. Private services. She is survived by nephew, Craig (Karen) Beasley of Keaau, HI.

James “Lee” Rudolph, 66, of Waipio Valley, HI, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Austin, TX on June 17, 1950. He was a veteran of the US Navy during the Vietnam War. A memorial celebration will take place on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 2 pm at...

Ola Florence Kochis, 76, of Naalehu, HI, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Wink, TX on August 25, 1939. She was a member of the Kau Civic Club and the Kau Farmers Market. A Celebration of Life will take place on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at the Whittington...

Walter “Walt” Stephen White, 88, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. He was born in Malden, Massachusetts on Nov. 15, 1927. He was the proprietor of WS White & Son Engineering, a veteran of the US Navy, and a member the American Legion...

Carmen Mary Maggay Kawelo, 66, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Pohai Malama. She was born in Hilo, HI on April 14, 1950. She was a retired Paramedical Assistant at the Hawaii State Hospital in Honolulu and a member of the Keola Pono No Na Kupuna Alulike Pahoa. A Celebration...

Grace Darlein Bobbette Moore, 90, of Volcano, HI, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Weeping Water, Nebraska on Dec. 21, 1925. She was an Advertising Executive for McInerny and a member of the Volcano Community Association. A memorial service will be held at a...

Joel Wayne Foster, 58, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Sanford, Florida on January 14, 1958. He was a self-employed contractor. Private services will be held in Vermont. He is survived by mother, Iva “Charlene” Gianakos of Manchester...

Kalyp “The Soljah” Allen Rapoza, 25, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo, HI on June 5, 1991. He was a landscaper. A visitation will take place on Sunday, June 26, 2016 from 12 noon to 5 pm at the Wailoa State Park Pavilion #3; a...

Alfred “Big Al” Louis Cito, 71, of Ocean View, HI, passed away on Sunday June 5, 2016 at the Kau Hospital. He was born in Newark, New Jersey on March 31, 1945. He was the proprietor of Big Al’s Marinara and Pesto Sauce. A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Amy...

Hisako Hiraki, 96, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2016 at Pohai Malama. She was born in Kohala, HI on Aug. 24, 1919. She was a retired employee of Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. and a kyodan member of the Hilo Higashi Hongwanji. A visitation will take place on Sunday, June 12, 2016...

Judith “Fuku” Fumiko Fukushima, 68, of Volcano, HI, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Honolulu, HI on Oct. 18, 1947. She was a retired clerk for the Dept. of Health, State of Hawaii. Private services will be held. She is survived by spouse, Allen Guyer of...