John Richard Ruggiero, 76, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Boston, MA on March 7, 1937. He was a retired mailman for the United States Postal Service. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, VFW, DAV, and American Legion. He was a...

Laurie Lei Quintal Araujo-Stuebgen, 60, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu, HI on Jan. 1, 1953. She was the proprietor of Laurie Leis Laminates and an ex-bartender at Hale Inu, Town & Country, and the Green Door. A...

Constance “Connie” Marie Love Kuloloia, 69, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born in New Mexico on Feb. 6, 1944. She was a retire Operator Supervisor for Verizon. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 at 15-1867...

Lois Gilman Schuster, 86, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Puunene, Maui on July 27, 1927. She was a homemaker, a former volunteer at the Lyman House Museum, a founding member of the Hawaii Island Humane Society, and a member of Daughters of...

Charles Batista, 65, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in New York City, NY on Feb. 25, 1948. He was a multi-media artist and a Corporal in the USMC during the Vietnam War. No services. He is survived by spouse, Christine Batista of Pahoa, HI;...

Kathleen “Kate” Mary Chuter, 72, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2013 at Pohai Malama. She was born in London, England on Oct. 5, 1940. She was a former student at the University of Hawaii-Hilo. Private services will be held. She is survived by spouse, Timothy Chuter of Hilo, HI;...

Doris Yuriko Scheetz, 78, of Santa Rosa, CA, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. She was born on Molokai on March 24, 1935. She was a registered nurse and a member of the Ikebana International in San Francisco, CA. Private services were held. She is...

Everett Alfred Adams, 83, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in San Francisco, CA on Feb. 2, 1930. He was a retired salesman for 3M Co. Hawaii. He was a Staff Sergeant of the USMC during the Korean War. A committal service will be held on...

Donna Marion Cowpland, 84, of Papaikou, HI, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on May 4, 1929. She was a retired nurse for Medic Home in Florida and a member of the Christ Lutheran Church in Hilo. She was a founding member of The Grand...

Clarence Joji Ono, 78, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at the Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Honolulu, HI on Feb. 16, 1935. He was an Aeronautical Engineer for Rocketdyne and the proprietor of Kona Orchids. Private services were held. No koden. He is survived by 4...

Ethel Mililani Kaikuaana, 73, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2013 at the Pohai Malama (Hospice of Hilo). She was born in Hilo, HI on Nov. 26, 1939. She was an employee of Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut and a member of Glad Tidings Church and HIAC. A visitation will take place on Friday,...

Hillary Lynn Pheasant, 59, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Massachusetts on May 13, 1954. She was a children’s art and play therapist. Private services will be held at a later date. She is survived by daughter, Natalie Pheasant of TN; mother,...