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William Medeiros Subica
Jun. 26, 2013
William Medeiros Subica, 86, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at the Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Olaa, HI on July 14, 1926. He was a retired cultivation supervisor for Puna Sugar. Private services. He is survived by spouse, Mildred Subica of Keaau, HI; 2 sons,...
Theresa Maria Paulino
Jun. 25, 2013
Theresa Maria Paulino, 97, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Vale, New Jersey on March 8, 1916. She was a homemaker and the Eastern Delegate for the Sons of Italy. No services. She is survived by son, Roberto (Lorena) Paulino of Keaau, HI; 7...
Abra Jane King
Jun. 10, 2013
Abra Jane King, 94, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Portland, OR on Oct. 10, 1918. She was a bank clerk at Lloyd’s Bank in California. Private services. She is survived by daughter, Judy David of Keaau, HI; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.
Eugene Pitas Sumera
Jun. 04, 2013
Eugene “Bradda Gene” Pitas Sumera, 56, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu, HI on January 2, 1957. He was a dry wall installer for Hawaii Interiors and a fish cutter at Suisan. He was a member of the Under His Wings Ministry and a...
Arthur Norris Jones
May 17, 2013
Arthur Norris Jones, 84, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Thorsby, Alabama on June 9, 1928. He was a retired engineer for San Jose Steel and West Coast Rebar. He was a member of the United States Army during WWII and Korean War. Private...
Igor Mikhailov
May 05, 2013
Igor Mikhailov, 45, of Moscow, Russia, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Moscow, Russia on June 20, 1967. He was a camera man for documentaries. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 10:30 am at the Honomu Russian Orthodox...
Roberta "Bobbie" Jean Logan
May 01, 2013
Roberta "Bobbie" Jean Logan, 75, of Mountain View, HI, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at the Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Denver, Colorado on Dec. 6, 1937. She was a Realtor for Stark Realty, a member of Action Line Channel 2 and the Honolulu Board of Realtors. Services to be...
Boston Marathon Tragedy
Apr. 15, 2013
Our thoughts are with the victims and families affected by the Boston Marathon atrocity on April 15, 2013. Words fall short of expressing our sorrow to those who lost their lives and those who were injured. Homelani Memorial Park is hosting a book of condolences for the public to write messages...
Stanley Woodrow Peterson Jr.
Apr. 12, 2013
Stanley "Pete" Woodrow Peterson Jr., 65, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on June 12, 1947. He was a retire IT Project Manager of the Dept. of Defense. He was a member of the New Hope Christian Fellowship and a veteran of the...
Violet Sabina Lopez
Apr. 08, 2013
Violet "Waiko" Sabina Lopez, 83, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2013 at the Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Olaa, HI on February 6, 1930. She was the Head Hostess at the Coconut Palace at the Coco Palms Kauai. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Private...
Violet Geraldine Rufino
Mar. 30, 2013
Violet Geraldine Rufino, 75, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo, HI on May 2, 1937. She was a waitress at the Hawaiian Regent Hotel. She was a member of the Tenrikyo Kakaako Church. Private services were held. She is survived by...
Woodrow Christopher Hoke
Mar. 26, 2013
Woodrow Christopher Hoke, 95, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. He was born in Honolulu, HI on Feb. 27, 1918. He was a retired bartender in San Francisco, CA at various hotels, bars, and restaurants. He also worked for Matson Lines...