Julia “Maleka” Kealoha DeSa, 87, of Honomu, HI, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at the Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Hilo, HI on July 26, 1928. She was a retired cashier for the Keaukaha Store. No services. She is survived by son, Gilbert DeSa of Ainaloa, HI; 3 daughters,...

Bruce “Bru” Charles Ten Eyck, 72, of Volcano, HI, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on July 25, 1943. He was an appliance salesman for the Home Depot in Orlando, FL. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 18,...

Chad Avery Cabral Chaves, 41, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Kailua, Oahu on May 27, 1974. He was an employee of Onomea Orchards and Ohana Banana Co. He was a member of the New Hope Christian Fellowship (840 Kupulau Rd.). A...

Jean “Jeano” Shizue Otani, 81, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo, HI on August 14, 1934. She was a retired clerk for the State of Hawaii, Dept. of Health. Private services were held. She is survived by 2 sons Dean (Merle) Otani...

Darlene “Dar” Faith Moepono, 51, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on Dec. 22, 1963. She was a court reporter for the Maui Second Circuit Court and a member of the First Assembly of God - Maui. No services. She is...

Susan Kay Bolinger-Pierce, 67, of Kurtistown, HI, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Pohai Malama. She was born in Gary, Indiana on Oct. 4, 1948. She was the proprietor of Hilo Holiday Pet Hotel and a member of the El Dorado Polo Club. Private services will be held. She is survived by...

Francis E. Nelson Hali'aalohanokekupuna Frazier, 101, of Kauai, passed away on October 19, 2015 at the Dullaga Care Home in Kapaa. She was born in Honolulu on July 6, 1914. She was a Hawaiian language translator of real estate titles, deeds and numerous private translations. She worked at the...

Mary Range Keehne, 92, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Kaupo, Maui on Feb. 4, 1923. She was a homemaker and the proprietor of Malia’s Cut Flowers. She designed and quilted Hawaiian Quilts and wove lauhala by gathering, processing and...

Charlie Henry Spruell, 87, of Kurtistown, HI, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at his residence. He was born in El Centro, CA on April 15, 1928. He was a self-employed landscaper and a member of the Puna Seventh-Day Adventist Church. A visitation will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2015...

Mary Lou Beardsley, 82, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Kashong, NY on Jan. 16, 1933. She was an Avon Representative, former President of the Nanawale Community Association, and a volunteer with many youth organizations....

Miles “Da Sheriff” Nobuyuki Omura, 70, of Ookala, HI, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015 at Hale Ho’ola Hamakua in Honoka’a. He was born in Honolulu on August 27, 1945. He was a retired master mechanic for Servco and Honorary Member of the Na Kane O Ke Awawa motorcycle club. A Memorial...

Dale Thomas Ninen, 79, of Kurtistown, HI, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Cloquet, MN on Dec. 19, 1935. He was the proprietor of Mr. Plant Man Plant Maintenance. Private services. He is survived by companion, Dorothy Saxby of Kurtistown, HI; daughter,...