Hundreds honor loveds ones at Celebration of Life

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Nathan Burks shows a lantern design to Ashley Andres during the Celebration of Life at Reeds Bay in Hilo on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Lanterns float in the middle of Reeds Bay in honor of those who have passed away during the annual Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald A lantern sends a message to a mother before being placed on Reeds Bay for the annual Celebration of Life in Hilo on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Volunteers help lanterns sail to the middle of Reeds Bay during the Celebration of Life in Hilo on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Erick Lopez, Wendy Ito and Maria Jimenez listen to the special presentation for former mayor Billy Kenoi during the Celebration of Life in Hilo on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Families and friends prepare to place lanterns onto Reeds Bay to honor those who have passed away during the annual Celebration of Life in Hilo on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Carrie Luke-Knotts places lanterns onto Reeds Bay in honor of her mother, who passed away at 100 years old last week, during the Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald A young patron prepares to let go of her lantern during the Celebration of Life on Reeds Bay in Hilo on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Carrie Luke-Knotts carries lanterns in honor of her mother, who passed away at 100 years old last week, during the Celebration of Life on Reeds Bay on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Volunteers help lanterns sail to the middle of Reeds Bay during the Celebration of Life in Hilo on Saturday, May 28, 2022.