Dana Alan Walsh, 55, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Pohai Malama. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 20, 1959. He was a Real Estate Appraiser Senior Analyst for Pro Teck Valuation Services. Inurnment services will take place at the Byodo-In Temple, Valley of...

Walter “Boy” Panila Kahiwa Jr. 66, of Capt. Cook and Miloli’i, HI, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015 at Pohai Malama. He was born in Napo’opo’o, HI on July 3, 1948. He was a retired educator for Kamehameha Schools, Honaunau and Konawaena Middle Schools. He served on the Hawaii Burial council,...

Tamotsu “Tamo” Muranaka, 88, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015 at Pohai Malama. He was born in Paauhau, HI on November 15, 1926. He was a boiler room supervisor for Hamakua Sugar and Hilo Coast Processing, veteran of the US Army during WWII, member of VFW Post 3830, P& R...

Corrine Kananiokekapahaukea Murray, 57, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2015 at her residence. She was a born in Hilo, HI on April 21, 1957. She was a housekeeper at the Hilo Lagoon Hotel and Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. Private services. She is survived by spouse, John Murray Jr. of...

Michael George Heick, 96, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 22, 1919. He was a retired Athletic Director for Birmingham Seaholm High School, swimming coach for the Western Golf and Country Club, and a 1st Lieutenant...

William “Billy Boy” “Munsta” Kawaipuilani Kualii Jr., 44, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2015 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo, HI on June 12, 1970. He was a self-taught auto mechanic and was formerly employed as a security personnel at the Hilo Medical Center, a...

Lois Marie Kemp, 86, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Renton, WA on Dec. 20, 1928. She was a retired Botanist for the U.S. Forestry Service and a member of the Mazama Mountain Climbing Club. No services. She is survived by son, Kenneth Kemp...

Lavall “Bud” Theodore Herzog, 83, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Baxter, Iowa on April 20, 1931. He was the proprietor of Bud’s Cabinets, a member of the New Hope Christian Fellowship, and a veteran of the US Navy during the Korean War....

Jennie “Hester” Grace Grace, 51, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on Nov. 24, 1963. She was a Registered Nurse at the Hilo Medical Center. She was a member of the Kurtistown Assembly of God. Private services will be...

Gail Roberts Rillon, 60, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Pohai Malama. She was born in California on November 18, 1954. No services. She is survived by daughter, Sarah (Charlie Obarr) Coonrod-McClellan of Sylacauga, AL; brother, Brad Roberts of Las Vegas, NV; sister,...

Francis “Pele” Pelekane, 77, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Holualoa, HI on March 19, 1937. He was a cowboy and rough rider for Parker Ranch. He was a member of the Parker Ranch Round Up Club. A visitation will take place on January...

Angel Potenciano Dizon, 82, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Manila, Philippines on October 1, 1932. He was a retired machinist for Ingersoll-Rand. A small family service will be held in his memory to bid a loving farwell to a man who...