Henry Collins' Obituary
Henry Collins, 88, of Hilo, HI, formerly of Sacramento, CA, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in El Paso, TX on April 12, 1929. He worked for the State of California in social services and was a former Director of drug rehabilitation programs for the Hispanics in California. He loved retirement here walking his corgi dogs Beau and Hilo Hattie around Liliuokalani Park and to host parties that included Tahitian dancers. Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital in his memory. A Memory of Life service will be held at a later date. He is survived by spouse, Margaret Collins of Hilo, HI; son, Henry Collins Jr. of Jonestown, CA; daughter, Rachel Collins Renteria of Camarillo, CA; 5 grandchildren.
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