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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

Who: Chief Master Sgt. Debra A. Brownhill What: Memorial Service When: Friday, 10 Oct. 2025 Time: 1000 Where: Oahu Cemetery Chapel, 2162 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817 Why: To honor the life and service of Chief Master Sgt. Debra A. Brownhill...

Who: SGT Shawn Akira Kawamura What: Memorial Ceremony When: Sunday, 19 October 2025                  Time: 1600 Where: 91-1227 Enterprise Avenue, Building 282, East Side Gullwing (Green Turf), Kapolei Hawaii 96707-2150 Why: To honor the life and service of SGT Shawn...

DANNY KAZUMI HISAO 94, of Honolulu, passed away on July 20, 2025. He was born in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii on September 5, 1930. He was a devout member of the Tenrikyo Church, a retired veteran of the Army and Master...

Rafael Cuaresma Taroma, 101, of Hilo died July 15 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a retired truck driver for the former Hilo Coast Processing Co., retired Hawaii Army National Guard veteran, member of the...