Obituaries
And tributes
Find Your Loved One
Larry Duane Wright
Mar. 03, 2013
Larry Duane Wright, 68, of Pahoa, HI, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Redmond, OR on June 22, 1944. He was a plumber. Private service will be held. He is survived by spouse, Carol Wright of Pahoa, HI; 3 sons, Troy (Dawn) Malcolm of Astoria, OR,...
Melinda Keaolani Souza
Feb. 04, 2013
Passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013 at Pohai Malama. She was born in Honolulu, HI on July 31, 1943. She was a warehouse supervisor for IGE Supermarket in Haleiwa, HI. She was a member of the Hawaii Civic Club. A visitation will take place on Saturday, February 23, 2013 from 8:30 am to 10:30...
Aimeelyn Pumehana Poai
Feb. 03, 2013
Passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Pohai Malama. She was born in Hilo, HI on August 4, 1978. She was a homemaker and a member of the Zion House of Praise. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Haili's Tent in Panaewa, HI from 10 am to 12 noon. Family...
Alfred Carter
Jan. 29, 2013
Alfred Carter, 84, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo, HI on Jan. 29, 1929. He was a retired architectual engineer for the Dept. of Planning, County of Honolulu. He was a member of the Poaha Pa'ina Golf Club. A visitation will...
Andrew Delacruz Filoteo Jr.
Dec. 01, 2012
He was an auto mechanic for U Broke'um, I Fix'um Repair Shop and R & R Machinery, a baseball coach for the Hilo Jr. Little League, and a football coach for Panaewa Pop Warner Football. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.A visitation will take place on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at the Church...
Mitsue Yamauchi Asato
Nov. 15, 2012
She was a waitress, cook, and baker at the Morikawa Restaurant in Lahaina. She was a member of the Holy Innocents Episcopal Church and the Na Kupuna Seranaders and Dancers.A visitation will take place on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 at the Holy Innocents Episcopal Church (561 Front St., Lahaina) from...
Harry Claude Bortz
Nov. 13, 2012
He was the proprietor of AA Auto & Glass and Aloha Auto Glass. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.No services.Survived by 4 daughters, Robin Fraser of Las Vegas, NV, Rebecca Carrington of Mesa, AZ, Ronda Osorio of Las Vegas, NV, and Jillyn (Michael) Katz of Las Vegas, NV; 3 sons, Steven...
Seishiro Chinen
Nov. 10, 2012
He was a retired mailman and a veteran of the US Air Force during the Korean War.Private services will be held.He is survived by brother, Eugene (Linda) Chinen of Waipahu, HI; numerous nieces and nephews.
Lois Marie Montgomery
Nov. 05, 2012
She was a homemaker and a member of the Paradise Park Baptist.Private services.Survived by spouse, F.F. Monte Montgomery of Keaau, HI; 2 daughters, Vicki Speicher of Keaau, HI and Diana (Jay) Perry of Eugene, OR; son, Steven (Linda) Montgomery of Mexico; 8 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren.
Lolita Padilla Quevedo
Oct. 18, 2012
She a retired Dietician at the Hilo Medical Center and owner of the Quevedo Foster Family Care Home. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. A visitation will take place on Monday, October 29, 2012 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the St. Joseph...
Poselilo Bruce Sele
Oct. 09, 2012
He was a heavy equipment operator for Hamakua Mac Nut Factory.Private servces.He is survived by spouse, Louella Pang of Hilo, HI; 2 daughters, Tupufia Sele of Hilo, HI and Salina (Ikaika) Sele-Pang of Hilo, HI; 6 sons, Bruce Sele of Oahu, Salilo Sele-Pang of Hilo, HI, Lolilo (Tyaony) Sele-Pang of...
Stephen Joseph Teixeira
Oct. 07, 2012
He was an auto mechanic and a member of the Rock Island Riders Motorcycle Club.A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the Hospice of Hilo Chapel (1011 Waianuenue Ave.). Family requests casual attire.He is survived by parents, Wilbur & Rose Marie...