Obituaries

June 23, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Rudy Awan On Ai, Sr., 87, of Kailua-Kona died June 8 in Sacramento, Calif. Born in Hilo, Hawaii, he was a retired computer technician for the former Sprint Telecommunications and U.S. Air Forc...

June 22, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Bonifacia “Aunty Bonnie” Mamhot Aceret, 87, of Hilo died March at home. Born and raised in Hakalau, she was a retired teller for Finance Factors, operator for the former Hawaiian T...

June 19, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Lionel Arruda II, 78, of Hilo died May 23 in Hilo. He was born and raised in Papaikou. Memorial services 11 a.m.-pau Saturday (June 21) at Kolekole Gulch Park large pavilion. Online condolence...

June 15, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Harvey Yuji Arima, 78, of Puna died April 1 at Life Care Center in Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a radio technician, U.S. Army veteran, and 1964 graduate of Hilo High School. Celebration of life...

June 13, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Sherry Ann (Hovey) Arkangel, 80, of Hilo died May 28 at home. Born in Fort Huachuca, Ariz., she was in management and a realtor at McInerney, Ala Kai Realty, Tracy Lewis Realty and Prudential...

June 12, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

John “Jacky” Delima Alicuben, 91, of Hilo died May 31 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Hilo, he was a county parks caretaker, owner of the former Jacky’s Fish...

June 10, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Henrietta “Nana” Piilani Chaves, 92, of Hilo died May 19 at Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Laupahoehoe, she was a retired child care provider and member of...

June 6, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

William Shear Gundaker, 82, of Naalehu died May 27 at home. He was a carpenter and heavy machinery operator. No services at this time. Survived by wife, Colleen Gundaker of Naalehu; sons, Will...

June 5, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Dylan Kaleo Bellino Delo Santos, 31, of Kailua-Kona died May 15 at Kona Community Hospital. He was a landscaper at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. Private services. Survived by girlfriend, Jenni...

June 4, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Edward Leroy Hernandez, 79, of Hilo died May 29 at Life Care Center of Hilo. No services. Survivors asked to call Homelani Memorial Park at (808) 961-6051.

June 2, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Correia, 67, of Hilo died May 15 at Honokaa Hospital. Born in Honokaa, she was a retired private nurse caregiver and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Chur...

June 1, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Sylvester Onaonanamaka “Onaona” Ah Yee, 76, of Hilo died May 14 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Kamoa, Ka‘u, he was captain of his boat, the “Hilinai,” a...

May 30, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Sylvester Onaonanamaka “Onaona” Ah Yee, 76, of Hilo died May 14 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. He was a 1967 graduate of Ka‘u High School. Online condolences: homelanimemori...

May 29, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Zacarias “Zack” John Abregano, 94, of Hilo died May 17 at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. Born in Ewa, Oahu, he was a retired welder at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop 26, membe...

May 28, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Wayne David Burley, 81, of Puna died March 23. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired heavy equipment operator. Visitation 2-2:30 p.m. Saturday (May 31) at Hawaiian Shores Community Center Stables...

May 26, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Dwight L.K. Decker, 76 of Kamuela, passed away on May 1 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was the founder/owner of Kamuela Taxi, former rancher for Parker Ranch and worked for Mauna Kea Hotel, Blu...