Robert Eric Aslund, 62, of Hilo, passed away on May 3rd at Pohai Malama Hawaii Care Choices. Born in Ruislip, England on an airforce base, and a high school graduate of W.T. Sampson high school in Guantanamo, Cuba, he was a long time member of Hale ‘Oluea Clubhouse for the disabled, his goal in life was to make everyone he came in contact with smile and be happy. His positive feelings were spread around him like a glowing halo. Losing his short term memory from a brain injury when he was 22 years old. He couldn’t remember the final thing that happened from one day to the next. For 40 years, Robert led a hard and lonely life, but always had a smile and good word for friends and neighbors alike.
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He is survived by his mother, Joan Cudeback of Hilo; step-father, Ken Cudeback of Hilo; daughter, Jackie Ka’iulani Aslund of Virginia; brothers, Jon (Rhonda) Cudeback of S. California and Eric (Kathy) Cudeback of S. California; sisters, Cathy Pomaika’i Anderson of Kawaihae and Donna Mililani (Milan) Marich of Ohio; as well as numerous cousins. He is predeceased by father, Capt. Roland Aslund U.S.N; and brother, William “Randy” Aslund.
A big thank you to HMC-Legacy-Hospice and all that prayed and supported his family. Dr. Harmeling, we couldn’t have done it without you! Hilo Lagoon Center helped many times over the 10 years he lived there. Many Hilo friends from all walks of life, all shall miss you always.

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