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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...
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...