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Michael Mikio Nakaji
Nov. 29, 2024
Michael Mikio Nakaji, 75, passed away November 29th, 2024. Born in Ookala, Hawaii, resident of Waipahu. Retired Administrator for the State of Hawaii. Survived by son Travis Nakaji (Terri), Partner Beverly Dias, brother Albert Nakaji, Half Sisters Alice Esaki and Jeannie Hirata (Howard)....

Dorothy Sadako Siu
Nov. 27, 2024
Dorothy S. Siu, 97, passed away on November 27, 2024. She was born on a April 11, 1927 to Warren and Hatsuyo Sugita. The oldest of 5 children, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her husband Edward K.C. Siu. She retired from the Board of Water Supply. She continued to work after...

Barbara Schmid Linn
Nov. 24, 2024
Barbara Linn, a beloved Honolulu resident for over seven decades, passed away on November 24, 2024, at the age of 91. Barbara was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and grew up in Seattle, Washington. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and went on to earn two degrees from the University of...

Ruth Yulo Medeiros
Nov. 23, 2024
Ruth Yulo Medeiros, 91, passed away November 23, 2024. Retired textile salesperson for Wigwam Stores. Born in Honolulu, resident of Kaneohe. Survived by sons Herman Jr. and Ernest, Daughters Katherine Medeiros, Patricia Sylva (Alton), Annette Aiana and Mokihana Tadio (Erika). 11 Grandchildren...

Joanne Mikahala Kealohanui Briseno
Nov. 20, 2024
Joanne Mikahala Kealohanui Briseno, 90, passed away on November 20, 2024. Retired social worker for the State of California. Joanne is survived by aunt Lilliana Chun, and many cousins.

Felicita Ortiz Mohika
Nov. 18, 2024
Felicita Ortiz Mohika, 90, passed away at her home on November 18, 2024. A retired housekeeper from St Francis Medical Center. She loved to garden, growing vegetables for her Spanish recipes, bananas for her famous pasteles, achiote trees for her gandule rice. She is survived by daughter Johanna...

Michael A.K. Kahapea
Nov. 17, 2024
Our beloved father, Michael Alan Kauakahialii Kahapea Passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday November 17th, 2024, at the age of 81. He was born in Honolulu HI on January 22nd, 1943, and was a graduate of Kamehameha Schools class of 1961. He leaves behind his children Mark & Maria...

Noreen Akiko Varney
Nov. 15, 2024
Noreen Akiko Varney, 70, passed away November 15, 2024. Born in Hilo, HI, resident of Honolulu. She was a well-loved educator from Hanahauoli School, who positively shaped and impacted many lives. Noreen is survived by her husband Matthew Varney, son Nikolas Varney and daughter-in-law Chelsey....


Roman Marian Walter Furman
Nov. 14, 2024
It is with great sadness to announce the death of Roman Marian Walter Furman, age 62, of Honolulu, Hawaii on Thursday, November 14, 2024. He fought a good and courageous fight with Type-I Diabetes Mellitus (aka Juvenile Diabetes) since he was 3-years old. Earlier this year, Roman was diagnosed...


Alberta Marie Kapololu
Nov. 10, 2024
Alberta Marie Kapololu, 90, passed away on November 10, 2024 in Ewa Beach. Born in Honolulu. Retired Secretary for Hawaiian Telephone. Survived by children: Clifford Kapololu (Michele Luke), Karen Kapololu (Les Komoda), Carl Scotty Kapololu, and Chris Kapololu (Debbie), 4 grand children, and 3...