Arthur “Ace” Akau, Sr., 62, of Kamuela, HI, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honokaa, HI on Sept. 28, 1951. He was a Trucking Foreman for Parker Ranch, a groundskeeper for Oye Construction, and a member of Hawaii’s Kahiko Omole Hui. A visitation...

Katherine “Kanani” “Luana” Kapahu Painter, 69, of Mountain View, HI, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Hilo, HI on August 25, 1944. She was a security guard and a member of New Hope Volcano. Private services. She is survived by son, Leon Norton of Georgia;...

Wendy Joyce Fletcher, 60, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on Sept. 1, 1953. She was member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. No services. She is survived by 2 sons, Jason Skeba of Phoenix, AZ and Chris Sprauge...

Freddie “Dago” Ennith Kaholoa’a, 68, of Mountain View, HI, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Pohai Malama. He was born in Waipio Valley, HI on Dec. 7, 1944. He was a plasterer, a member of the Mason & Plasterers Union Local 630, the proprietor of Kaholoaa’s Hale, and a veteran of...

George “Chris” Lytle Christensen, 69, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Flordia on Nov. 6, 1944. He was a contractor and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Private services will be held. He is survived by 2 daughters, Nikole (Justin) Keka of Pahoa,...

Odette Cecile Rickert, 58, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Los Angeles, CA on Nov. 16, 1955. She was an editor, life counselor, and taught West Coast Swing, Tai Chi, Yoga, and Qigong. She was a member of the Big Island Dance Council, Center...

Glenwell “Fish” Orlando Filoteo, 60, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Honolulu, HI on Dec. 13, 1952. He was a service driver for Big Island Honda and Hawaii Motors. He coached for Hilo Boxing Club, Waiakea Boxing Club, and Panaewa Allis. A...

Gilbert Webster Wiggins, 71, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Newport News, Virginia on Feb. 1, 1941. He was a pawn broker. He was a veteran of the US Army and Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict and earned a Purple Heart and 3...

William “Pikinini” John Haena, 70, of Kapaau, HI, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo, HI on July 8, 1943. He was a life guard for the County of Hawaii, a private swim coach, and a member of the Red Cross. Services will be held. He is survived...

Shanna Yuk Lan Carvalho-Kuhia, 36, of Mountain View, HI, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu, HI on Jan. 10, 1977. She was a caretaker. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the Leleiwi Beach Park at 10 am....

Jose “Joe” Parker, 48, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Key West, Florida on Oct. 4, 1964. He was a contractor and a member of the Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church. A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at...

Marylee Crowley, 69, of Naalehu, HI, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at the Kona Community Hospital. She was born in New York, New York on Sept. 24, 1943. She was a retired bookkeeper. Services will be held at a later date. She is survived by daughter, Ana Gray of Santa Rosa, CA; 4...