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...

David George Rodrigues, 70, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Kohala, HI on September 8, 1944. He was a painter for the Painters Union – Local 1791. A visitation will take place on Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 9 am to 10 am at the...

Zachary Pikai Keo Jr., 57, of Mountain View, HI, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Honolulu, HI on May 20, 1957. He was a roofer, a member of the Keo Fishing Club, and a veteran of the US Army. Services will be held at a later date. He is survived by...

Rockne Edward Araujo, 71, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at the Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Hilo, HI on October 21, 1943. He was a retired Police Sergeant for the Hawaii County Police Department, a supervisor for Securitas Hilo Airport, an actor for Downtown...

Cheryll Ann Halsey, 75, of Mountain View, HI, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Lewiston, Idaho on June 21, 1939. She was a social worker for the State of Hawaii, Child Family Services. Private services will be held at a later date. She is survived by 2...

George “Big George” James Keli’ikuli, 76, of Hilo, HI, formerly of Kaneohe, HI, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at his residence. He was born on Kahua Ranch, Kohala, HI on June 30, 1938. He was a retired ironworker for Mutual Welding and a member of the Ironworkers Union – Local 625....

Isaiah Kekela Silva, 17, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo, HI on June 21, 1997. He was a student at Pahoa High School and a member of the Church on a Sure Foundation. A visitation will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2015...

James “Kimo” Haalilio Pa, 85, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2014 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu, HI on May 7, 1929. He was a retired fireman for the Honolulu County Fire Department. No services. He is survived by spouse, Genevieve Pa of Hilo, HI; daughter...

Ronald “Ron” Durant Nickel, 77, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Carlisle, PA on April 12, 1937. He was a retired registered civil engineer, a board member of the Big Island Resource Conservation and Development and the Puna Soil and Water...