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Stella Sing Kyau Smith
Apr. 07, 2019
Stella S.K. Smith, 104, passed away in Honolulu on Sunday, April 7, 2019. Born November 11, 1914 to the late Kim On and Kui Kyau Chang. Survived by children, Clarence K.(Francis) Smith Jr, Calvin K (Sook Hyon) Smith, Carol S. (Eugene) Yee; preceded in death by son, Christopher Smith. Service will...
George Chew Hoy Hong
Apr. 05, 2019
George C. H. "Uncle" Hong was born on June 5, 1930 in Honolulu, HI. He passed peacefully on April 5, 2019, at the age of 88. A Kaimuki School graduate and proud Marine ('51-'53), he was an avid LA Angels fan. Uncle was predeceased by wife Patsy, parents Yuk Tong and Kam Look Chang, and brother...
Evelyn (Lynne) Jean Gerner
Apr. 02, 2019
Evelyn (Lynne) Jean Gerner, longtime resident of Honolulu, passed away on April 2, 2019 at the age of 94 1/2, having achieved her goal of having a longer lifespan than her parents, sibling, husband and in-laws. She was born Evelyn Jean Redenbo to Ross and Olive Redenbo on August 2,1924 in Toledo,...
Bessie Y.K. Young
Apr. 01, 2019
Bessie Yuk King Young (1922-2019) passed away on April 1, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband, Clifford. For over 40 years, she was the owner and head chef of Besscliff Corporation. She was an excellent chef and loved to see people enjoying her food. She traveled extensively, loved dancing,...
Lavinia C. Wong
Mar. 30, 2019
WONG, LAVINIA C. 94, Lavinia (“Vin”) was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1925 the eldest daughter of Ah Kwo and Sun Lin Wong. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1942, immediately joining wartime work efforts for the U.S. Army operating on the Punahou School campus. In 1946, Lavinia boarded...
Edna Manu Williams
Mar. 29, 2019
Edna Manu Williams 95, of Waianae, died in Waianae on Friday, March 29, 2019. She was born on March 23, 1924 in Honolulu to Sam Manu and Rosaline Kaimana. Visitation will be on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Diamond Head Mortuary. Service will be on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Diamond...
Veronica Lee Kahiwalani Punzal
Mar. 25, 2019
Veronica Lee Kahiwalani “Kahiwa” Punzal was 51 years old when she returned to her heavenly home on Monday, March 25th. Kahiwa was born and raised in Kaimuki, Hawaii. She attended Kaimuki High school, graduated in 1985 and later studied at Kapiolani Community College. She worked at the Makiki Post...
Vernon Franklin Bunch III
Mar. 24, 2019
"GO HARD OR GO HOME" Vernon Franklin Bunch III, 52 passed away March 24, 2019 in Honolulu Hawaii. He was born in Honolulu to Vernon and Kathleen Bunch Jr. where he grew up in Kaneohe and attended St. Louis High School. He was a very proud member of the Saint Louis Crusader Alumni. Vernon joined...
Kai Fong Wong
Mar. 23, 2019
January 19, 1920 – March 23, 2019 The family of Kai Fong Wong invites you to celebrate his life and memory. Services will be held on June 15, 2019, at Diamond Head Mortuary Chapel: 9am Visitation, 9:30 Service, 10:30 Burial, followed by lunch at Happy Days Restaurant. Kai Fong was born in Wahiawa...
Donald Freeman Ernesto
Mar. 23, 2019
Donald Freeman “Jack” Ernesto passed away unexpectedly on March 23 at the age of 69. He is survived by his sisters June (Harry) Shultz and Leona Parker, his son Theron “T” (Jacquie) Ernesto and his grandchildren Elias and Victoria. Donald was born on February 20, 1950. After graduating from...
Michael Wai Cheong Wong
Mar. 22, 2019
Michael Wai Cheong Wong passed away surrounded by family on March 22, 2019. He was 75 years old. Mike was passionate about everything he did. He especially cherished his relationships with family, friends and colleagues. He was generous in every way with his bright personality, upbeat attitude,...
Douglas Kwai Wah Chang
Mar. 19, 2019
Douglas K.W. Chang, 89, passed away peacefully in Waipahu on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Retired from Pan American Cargo Honolulu Station. Survived by sons, Glenn (Ruth) Chang, Colin (Micaela) Chang; granddaughters, Audrey Chang, Traci (Darren) Agena; preceded in death by wife.Betty Kop Chang in...