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Motonobu Shiiba
Jul. 20, 2026
Motonobu Shiiba, 86, of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, passed away on July 20, 2026, in Honolulu. Born on June 9, 1940, in Nagasaki, Japan, he was the beloved son of the late Nobutaro Shiiba and Morino Shiiba. Motonobu was a dedicated buyer for Shirokiya Hawaii, where he was known for his hard work,...
Steven Koon Sun Chang
Jul. 12, 2026
Steven Koon Sun Chang passed on July 12, 2026, at the age of 73. Born and raised in Honolulu, Steve was the third of four siblings and grew up surrounded by a large extended family. He graduated from Punahou High School and later earned his law degree from the University of Pacific’s McGeorge...
Victor Bruce Avery
Jul. 09, 2026
Victor Bruce Avery, 64, was born on September 10, 1961, in Concord, New Hampshire, and passed away on July 9, 2026, in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, from complications of injuries sustained in a recent automobile accident. Victor was preceded in death by his father, Robert (1986); his infant grandson,...
Paul Kalani Kaauwai
Jul. 07, 2026
Paul Kalani Kaauwai, 60, of Kāneʻohe, passed away on July 7, 2026, in Kāneʻohe. He was born on June 10, 1966, in Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi, to the late Charles and Miriam Kaauwai. Paul retired from Royal Hawaiian Movers after many years of dedicated service. He was a loving father, grandfather, family...
Darrell Edward Larson
Jul. 06, 2026
Darrell E. Larson, 74, of Honolulu, Hawaii, formerly of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away peacefully at his home on July 6, 2026, with his beloved wife, Kate, and Odin (handsome cat son), at his side. Darrell was born on June 2, 1952, at Deaconess Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to...
MALCOLM ROLSAL
Jul. 03, 2026
In Loving Memory of Malcolm "Mac"Rolsal May 2, 1957 – July 3, 2026 Malcolm "Mac" lived a life filled with music, service, knowledge, and love. Born in Delaware, he answered the call to serve his country at a young age in the United States Navy. His journey later took him to Los Angeles,...
WARREN WAHON CHEE
Jun. 28, 2026
Warren Wahon Chee, 81, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026. He is lovingly survived by his wife Carole; his daughters, Terri Chee (Duane Shiroma) and Jaimie Chun (Garran); his grandson, Garrett Shiroma; and his sister, Lorene Ito. He is reunited with his beloved son, Ronald, who preceded him...
Timothy A Craig
Jun. 28, 2026
Timothy A. Craig, 80, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026. Born on June 9, 1946, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Tim was the beloved son of John Charles Craig Sr. and Ruth Ray Craig. He spent his childhood growing up on Paiko Drive, where he developed a lifelong love for Hawaiʻi,...
Lurline Kehaulani Choy
Jun. 25, 2026
Lurline Kehaulani Choy (née Conner), 80, of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026. Born on June 15, 1946, in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, she was the beloved daughter of the late Edward A. Conner and Thelma Conner (née Ne). Lurline devoted her career to education and retired as a...
James "Jimmy" Terrence Muraki Jr.
Jun. 23, 2026
James “Jimmy” Terrence Muraki Jr. 90, of Pacific Palisades, Hawaii passed away on June 23, 2026. He was born in Hilo on March 7, 1936. He was a retired Buyer for Pan American World Airways and a retired Teamsters Union Representative (Airline Division). A gifted ukulele musician and competitive...
Yvonne Deun Sung Fong
Jun. 18, 2026
Yvonne Deun Sung Fong, 85, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons; Nathan Fong, Corey Fong, Jeffrey Fong; daughters, Andrea Fong, Sandra Fong; 2 grandchildren. Arrangements provided by: Diamond Head Mortuary
Kathryn Ann Heller
Jun. 16, 2026
Born Kathryn Ann Dew on September 5th, 1934, in Pittsburg, CA and raised in nearby Antioch, CA. While in California she worked at the Contra Costa Times and green sheet and was active in the Northern California Corvette Association and raced corvettes at events in the bay area. In 1970 she moved...