Michael Lee Horst
Michael Lee Horst, 67, of Volcano died April 18 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Long Beach, Calif., he is a retired U.S. Army veteran who worked in the racing and sports booking industry, and member of the Volcano Community Association. Private service. Survived by wife, Sherrill E. Glass; half-brother Ernest (Denise) Horst; cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary Hilo.
Brian Hisashi Muranaka
Brian Hisashi Muranaka, 63, of Hilo died April 1 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a stock clerk for KTA Super Stores and member of Hilo Hooganji Mission. Visitation 3-4 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 4 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by wife, Francine Muranaka of Hilo; parents-in-law, Abel and Yoshie Wakida of Hilo; sister-in-law, Enid (Robert) Hironaka of Hilo; brother-in-law, Hugh (Julie) Wakida of Hilo; an aunt; nephews, nieces, cousins and grandnephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Andy Juan Pascubillo
Andy Juan Pascubillo Jr., 52, of Pahala died Feb. 26 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. He worked in field maintenance for Kaʻu Coffee Mill. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at Pahala Community Center. Service at 11 a.m. Luncheon to follow. Survived by wife, Joshlynne Pascubillo of Pahala; sons, Hunter Pascubillo, Zion Pascubillo, Isaiah Pascubillo and Pito of Pahala; daughters, Shayla, Hiʻilei, and Mya; mother, Elvainney (Pua) Pascubillo of Pahala; brothers, Sam Pascubillo of Pahala and Teodulfo Pascubillo; sisters, Hiwa Pascubillo of Kona, Luana (Frieda) Pascubillo-Kanahele of Waikoloa and April (DJ Aurello) Pascubillo of Kawaihae; parents-in-law: John Jr. and Jovena Moses; sister-in-law: Keyralee (Ti Chun) Chun; brother-in-law: Damerson (Marita) Moses (Marita Moses); hanai brothers, Cy Boy Lopez Jr. and Clifford “Pepe” Kamei; nieces and nephews.
Akira Yoshida
Akira Yoshida, 99, of Hilo died Dec. 1, 2025, at home. Born in Hakalau, he was a retired produce manager for the former Rancho Produce and U.S. Army World War II veteran. Private services held. Survived by sons, Harry S. Yoshida of Honolulu, Albert S. (Judy) Yoshida and Dayton K. (Jodi) Yoshida of Hilo; seven grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
