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TAPS: SMSgt Ronald Izutsu

April 3, 2026

Photo from Darrell Bactad RONALD KIYOSHI IZUTSU 82, of Kaneohe, a retired Senior Master Sergeant and contracting officer for the Hawaii Air National Guard 154th Logistics Squadron, passed away on January 25, 2026 at home. He was born in Honolulu....

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TAPS: Elswood Everett Kamakakoa Noeau

March 28, 2026

Elswood Everett Kamakakoa Noeau, 47, of Keaau died Feb. 27 at home. Born in Kealakekua, he was a union carpenter and mason and Hawaii National Guard veteran. Services held. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com.  Survived by Son, Kai (Leah) Noeau of Waialua, Oahu; Daughter, Quirrashea...

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TAPS: Clinton Junior Naungayan

March 17, 2026

Clinton Junior Naungayan, 73, of Hilo died Feb. 19 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Puna, he was a retired head operator for Chevron Texaco's Hilo Terminal, Hawaii Army National Guard veteran and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of...

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TAPS: James Spray

February 17, 2026

WHO:  SPC James Alton Spray WHAT: Service and Military Honors WHEN/WHERE: Public Visitation and Service: 19 Feb 26, 1700 Mililani Memorial Park Mauka Chapel Burial and Military Honors 20 Feb 26, 1000 Mililani Memorial Park MAILING OF CONDOLENCES:   COL (Ret) Rusty...

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TAPS: Charles Rosa

February 11, 2026

Charles S. Rosa, 90, of Kaumana, died Jan. 3 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired plumber for the former Lillie Continental Contracting, member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Plumbers and Pipefitters Union, and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. Survived...

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TAPS: Dante (Onofre) Estabillo Guerpo

January 20, 2026

Dante (Onofre) Estabillo Guerpo, 76, of Honokaa died Dec. 3 at Queens North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born on April 26, 1949 in Santa Praxedes Cagayan, Philippines, he was a retired lead landscaper for Hilton Grand Vacations, cane truck driver for...

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TAPS: Richard Schuman

January 6, 2026

A longtime Hawaii businessman, pilot, and former owner of a local airline that serviced one of the state’s most rural communities has died. Richard Schuman died on Oct. 29 at his Kailua home after a five-year battle with cancer. Born...

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TAPS: 2LT Andrew O. Fagan

December 10, 2025

WHO:  2LT Andrew O. Fagan WHAT: Service and Full Honors WHEN/WHERE:                 Public Visitation and Service: Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 1400 EST Jacksonville National Cemetery  4083 Lannie Rd. Jacksonville, FL  32218 MAILING OF CONDOLENCES:   Ashley Fagan 4201 S. Decatur Blvd.  Apt 1019 Las...

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TAPS: Gustav Richard Schuman

December 1, 2025

Richard Schuman, a respected businessman, pilot, and beloved son of Hawai'i, passed away at his home in Kailua, O'ahu, on October 29, 2025, after a five-year battle with cancer. Richard, known for his resilience, work ethic, and aloha spirit, fought...

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TAPS: Ignacio “Ige” Mostoles

November 18, 2025

Ignacio "Ige" Mostoles, 88, of Hilo died Aug. 16 at home. Born in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, he was a structural fabrication welder, member of the Iron Worker's Union Local 625 and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. Survived by wife, Felisa Mostoles of Hilo;...

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