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Sister Joan Chatfield
Mar. 01, 2019
Sister Joan Chatfield, a Maryknoll nun who brought together people of all faiths and advocated for those on the margins of society, has died at age 86. “She knew how to connect people, and she knew how to connect with people — those are two different things,” said sociologist Joy Lacanienta, a...
Cheon Pyau "CP" Chee
Feb. 28, 2019
93, of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away on Thursday February 28, 2019. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii CP served in the United States Army and was the chief of Finance for the Department of Budget and Finance for the State of Hawaii. He is survived by his sister, Ethel K. Hee; brother in law, Gilbert Hee;...
Lillian Mitsuko Nishi
Feb. 12, 2019
Lillian Mitsuko Nishi of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away on February 12, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was 87 years old. Lillian was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 25, 1931 to Mitsuo and Margaret Kimura. She graduated from Farrington High School in 1949 and earned a degree in nursing from...
Charlotte Wahine Aukai Perez Smith
Feb. 12, 2019
Charlotte Wahine Aukai Perez Smith, 93, of Honolulu, died at home February 12, 2019. Born in Kapa'au, Kohala to John Nicholas Perez and Ah Lan Tim Sing Perez, the tenth of sixteen children. Charlotte was dedicated to and loved her family dearly, moving at times to help an ailing sibling. A...
Elaine Auyong Young
Feb. 09, 2019
Celebrating the life of Elaine Auyong Young, 88, of Honolulu, Hawaii; who passed away at Rose Tabilisma Foster Care Home on February 9, 2019, in Waipahu, Hawaii. She was born on March 14, 1930 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Hung Tin Auyong and Annie (Hoon Jong) Auyong. Elaine was the second eldest of...
Javier Sanitago Jr.
Feb. 07, 2019
Javi, Jr. was a loving son, nephew, and grandson, a dependable and trustworthy friend, as well as a mentor and role model. Having recently acquired the status of Metropolitan Police Recruit, Javi fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a police officer with the Honolulu Police Department. Javi...
Annie Mary McDonald
Feb. 07, 2019
Annie M. McDonald, 93, passed away in Honolulu on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Born on April 11, 1925 in Buffalo, New York. Survived by sons, Roger (Elba) McDonald, David McDonald; granddaughter, Lisa McDonald; fur baby Bacardi; preceded in death by husband, LaVerne McDonald. Services will be held at...
Eldegard Page
Feb. 05, 2019
Edelgard Page was born 12/22/31 and passed away 2/5/2019 and is survived by her two sons, Ronald and Gary Page. Her three grandkids, Fassion Page, Kawai Steinhoff and Benjamin Page. She is also survived by five great grandchildren, Ava, Alice, Claire, Greyson and Izaea. She was born in Germany...
Susan Chong
Feb. 03, 2019
90, of Honolulu, retired owner of Chong's Noodle Factory passed away on February 3, 2019. Born in Hong Kong, Susan is survived by her children, John H.L. Chong, Helen H.L. Lau (Dickson), Carolyn C. Yoshino (Glenn) and Winston H.K. Chong; grandchildren, Jonathan Lau, Victoria Chong and Ranson...
Christopher Antony Cole
Jan. 31, 2019
Christopher Antony Cole, 49, passed away on January 31, 2019 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Private Services for Christopher will be held at a later date.
Patrick Edward Chun
Jan. 21, 2019
Pat Chun was a father, goong goong, brother, friend, fisherman, golfer, chef, entrepreneur, and much more. He was most at home on the water here in Hawaii or Alaska. He loved to tell his fishing stories to anyone who would listen. Pat, in his nearly 40 years at Finance Realty, spearheaded the...
Sister Rose Fatima (Vivian) Leite
Jan. 16, 2019
Sister Rose Fatima (Vivian) Leite, O.S.F., 87, a Sister of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities for 67 years, went home to God at St. Francis Convent, on January 16, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Pepeekeo, Hawaii, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Munoz Leite A graduate of...