Amos Moses Santana, 76, of Kurtistown, HI, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Pohai Malama. He was born in Hilo, HI on Sept. 1, 1939. He was a truck driver for Trojan Lumber. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. He is survived by spouse, Sheila K. Santana of Kurtistown, HI; 6...

Joseph “Uncle Joe” Luahine Huddy, of Kamuela, HI, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the North Hawaii Community Hospital. He was born in Kilauea, Kauai on July 7, 1937. He was a retired firefighter for the Honolulu Fire Dept., a police officer for the Honolulu Police Dept., a veteran of the...

Mary Pichon, 88, of Papaikou, HI, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at her residence. She was born in New York City, NY on Jan. 14, 1928. She was a Real Estate Entrepreneur. No services. She is survived by 3 sons, Jon Pedersen of Twin Falls, ID, Michael Schader of Papaikou, HI, and Paul...

Jolenta “Jojo” Gail Cummings-Miral, 69, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Honolulu, HI on Feb. 24, 1947. She was a retired phlebotomist for the Blood Bank of Hawaii, a member of the New Hope Papaloaa and Papaloaa Senior Citizens. A visitation...

Jerry Kaipo Pakele, 75, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Pohai Malama. He was born in Hilo, HI on May 13, 1940. He was an employee of Pueo Poi Factory and a member of The Gospel of Alpha and Omega Church. A visitation will take place on Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 8 to 11 am...

Raphael “Ralph” Gomes, 84, of Capt. Cook, HI, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Tripler Hospital. He was born in Kona, HI on May 30, 1931. He was a cook in the Merchant Marines, painter for the US Government in Kwajalein, coffee farmer in Milolii, and a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and...

Carl “Ed” Edward Richards, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Wahiawa, HI on June 20, 1945. He was a retired firefighter for the Hilo Airport Crash Crew and a member of the International Association of Firefighters. A Celebration of Life...

David “Pops” Albert Peralta, 72, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at his residence. He was born in California on March 2, 1944. He was a former director and pastor of Under His Wings Street Ministry. Services were held. He is survived by spouse, Colleen Peralta of Pahoa, HI; 2...

Donald “Don” Carlon McGrorty, 82, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at a private care home. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on Oct. 15, 1933. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Hilo Coast Processing, an employee of California Hawaii Foliage, proprietor of The Grove in...

Patricia Ann Fay, 75, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Cheyenne, WY on Feb. 26, 1941. She was the Co-Proprietor of Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast and a retired registered nurse. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, April 23, 2016...

Thomas “Tommy” Kam Sing, 84, of Kamuela, HI, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at his residence. He was born on June 22, 1931 in Honolulu, HI. He was the President (40 years) of Graphic Communications International Union Local 501, Executive Board Member of Hawaii Dental Service,...

Jimmy “Kimo” John Cuellar, 50, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at his Pahoa residence. He was born in California on May 15, 1965. He was a member of Koa Puna Motorcycle Club. Services will be held in California. He is survived by 3 daughters, Jennifer Cuellar of Stanton,...