Mercy Uluwehiokalani Aku, 65, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hookena, HI on Sept. 4, 1949. She was a retired employee of Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. A visitation will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Puhi Bay, HI from...

Richard John Ortega, 59, of Laupahoehoe, HI, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Frankfurt, Germany on Jan. 7, 1955. He was an art collector. A visitation will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014 at Hookena Beach Park from 11 am to 12 noon; a Celebration...

Philip Bruce Neal, 64, of Hakalau, HI, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014 at Pohai Malama. He was born in Wichita, KS on Dec. 14, 1949. He was a contractor and the co-proprietor of the former Art Mart on Alii Dr. A private ceremony and burial at sea will take place in October on the Kona...

Benjamin Kalulehua DeFreitas Sr., 90, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu, HI on July 29, 1924. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for the Honolulu Iron Works and a member of the Hilo Congregation of Jehovah’s...

Glenn Douglas Cornick, 67, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at his residence. He was born in England on April 23, 1947. He was a founding member and bass player for Jethro Tull, founder of the band Endangered Species, and involved in the local musical scene. A celebration of...

Kimi Nakamoto, 90, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at the Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Honomu, HI on Feb. 14, 1924. She was a seamstress for Kamehameha Garments and Hilo Hatties. She was a member of the Hilo Taishoji Soto Mission and Hilo Taishoji Soto Mission...

Calvin “Fats” Isao Nago, 59, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2014 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo, HI on Dec. 29, 1954. He was an Engineering Supervisor for Kona Coast Resort and a member of the Carpenters Union Local 745. A memorial service will be held on...

Vernal “Big Man” John Veincent, 71, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo, HI on June 8, 1943. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator for Goodfellow Brothers, a member of the Apostles Motorcycle Club and Operating Engineers Union Local 3,...

Jack Fredrick Moore, 85, of Volcano, HI, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Pohai Malama. He was born in Seattle, WA, on April 3, 1929. He was a massage therapist and a Staff Sergeant of the United States Air Force. Services will be held. He is survived by spouse, Grace Moore of Volcano,...

Gail Haunani Keomaka, 64, of Kailua-Kona, HI, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Hilo, HI on June 7, 1950. She was a Housing Manager for Kona Village. Services were held. She is survived by 2 brothers, Samuel (Elizabeth) Keomaka of El Mirage, AZ...

Bernice Eleanor McCartin, 91, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014 in Keaau, HI. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on Sept. 12, 1922. She was a homemaker and a member of the Hawaii Adult Day Care. Services will be held in Cave Creek, AZ. She is survived by son, Dennis (Sharon)...

Dorothy Veronica Walker, 84, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Sydney, Australia on Feb. 13, 1930. She was a life-time member of Hawaii Public Radio, the Hawaii Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society, Hawaii Concert Society, and the East...