Albert "Sonny" Paiva
February 19, 1933 - June 12, 2021
Albert “Sonny” Paiva, 88, Honokaa died June 12 at the North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Ahualoa, he was a retired Police Hamakua District Commander for the Hawaii County Police Department, former owner of Paiva Ranch, avid hunter, fisherman, hobbyist and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Private services. Preceded in death by wife, Vera L. Paiva and daughter, Terry L. Paiva.
Survived by daughter, Roxanne (Robert) Paiva-Rosborough of Honokaa; sons, Barton (Janice) Paiva of Hilo, Robin (Maria) Paiva of Honokaa, Brian (Richelle) Paiva of Honokaa; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews.