Obituaries

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...

May 25, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Jan Hasegawa, 85, of Pepeekeo died May 12 at home. Born in Pepeekeo, she was an office clerk with Hawaiian Insurance and Guaranty, a clerk for the former LK Radio and was a foster grandparent...

May 23, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Christine Lani O‘pua Baldado, 87, of Papaikou died April 13 at Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation Center. Born in Kalaoa Mauka, Papaikou, she was a dedicated athlete, competing in senior league...

May 22, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Luz Reyes Corpuz, 92, of Hilo died May 7 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Manila, Philippines, she was a homemaker and member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and Mother of Perpetual Help...

May 18, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Shizue “Shizu” Hirano, 93, of Captain Cook died May 5 at Life Care Center of Kona. Born in Captain Cook, she was a coffee farmer, homemaker and worked at Ben Franklin Store and Ace...

May 16, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Solecito Avelino Villamil, stillborn, died May 3 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. No services. Survived by parents, Edgar Avelino and Rosaura Villamil Cortez. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary....

May 15, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Edward Alan Grantz, 78, of Keaau, died April 17 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired U.S. Postal Service letter carrier, U.S. Navy veteran, former Bishop of the Pahoa Ward and member of...