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Aileen Matsue Hirakami
Nov. 08, 2014
Aileen M. Hirakami, 94, Of Honolulu, passed away peacefully Nov. 8, 2014. Born in Honolulu, HI, she was a retired cafeteria worker with Manoa Elementary. Aileen is survived by sons, Michael Hirakami & Steven (Lynda) Hirakami, brother, Charles Hirata; 3 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren....
Tsuruko Arume
Nov. 03, 2014
Tsuruko Arume, 102, of Honolulu, passed away on November 3, 2014. She was the retired owner of Betty's Coffee Shop. Born in Punene, Maui. She is suvived by son, Charles "Charlie" Arume; daughters, Elsie Leatherman, Louis S. Matsuno & Blanche Legsay; 11 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren...
Jacqueline Hope Ward
Oct. 29, 2014
Jacqueline Hope Ward, 95, of Honolulu, HI, passed away October 29, 2014. Born in New York City, NY. She was a retired dancer & choreographer, radio reporter, music theater and opera promoter. Founder of Hawaii Public Radio. She served on the Kaimuki Neighborhood board and ran Ward's rafters,...
Doris Hanako Kutara
Oct. 28, 2014
Doris Hanako Kutara, 92, of Honolulu, HI passed away on October 28, 2014. Born in Honolulu, HI. Retired housekeeper from Kahala Hilton Hotel. Survived by sons, Melvin T. (Darlene) Kutara and Brian I. Kutara; daughter, Denise H. (Ronald) Mishima; 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; brother,...
Annabelle Ching Fong
Oct. 25, 2014
Annabelle Ching Fong, 88, of Honolulu, HI passed away October 25, 2014. She was a retired Director of Financial Aid from the University of Hawaii @ Manoa. She is survived by sons, Robert K.H. (Sarah) Fong and Bruce K.S. (Beth) Fong; daughters, Brenda F. (Larry) Cutwright & Roanne F. (David)...
Lai Yung Kam
Oct. 25, 2014
Lai Yung Kam, 90, of Honolulu, HI., passed away on October 25, 2014. She was born in Honolulu, HI and was a retired diagnostic social worker with the State of Hawaii, Department of Education. She is survived by, son, Jeffery (Jayne) Kam; daughters, Melanie (Reynold) Ito, Lissa Kam, April Kam...
Kristen Ann McHugh
Oct. 19, 2014
Kristen Ann McHugh, 49 of Lansdale, Pennsylvania passed away Oct. 19, 2014. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Registered Nurse with Private Home Care. Survived by mother, Lucille McHugh; Brother, Michael McHugh; Sister, Tracey (McHugh) Spina; Nieces, Carly and Raegan Spina. Private Services will be held
Sr. Agnes B.H. Wong
Oct. 13, 2014
Sr. Agnes Marie Wong, O.C.D, 89 of Kaneohe, HI, passed away October 13, 2014 at her residence. Born in Canton, China. She was Mother Superior of the Carmel of the Holy Trinity. Survived by brothers, Howard & Edward Wong; sisters, Winifred Yee, Constance Mow and Josephine Yao. Services: Vigil...
Sr. Mary Caroline Chow
Oct. 13, 2014
Sr. Mary Caroline Chow, O.C.D, 91 of Kaneohe, HI, passed away October 13, 2014 at her residence. Born in Hong Kong, China. She was a sub Prioress of the Carmel of the Holy Trinity. Survived by sisters, Soing Chow and Cecelia Chow. Services: Vigil Prayer Service Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 5:00...
Fr. Joseph Leonard Priestley
Oct. 11, 2014
Fr. Joseph Leonard Priestley, 89, of Honolulu, HI passed away on Octber 11, 2014. Born in Honolulu. Survived by nieces and Nephews. Visitation 4:30 pm Tuesday (Nov. 4) at Mystical Rose Chapel; Mass 6:00pm. Inurnment 12:45pm Monday (Nov.10) at Diamond Head Memorial Park.
Lawrence Esley Fillhart
Oct. 10, 2014
Lawrence "Larry" Esley Fillhart, 64 of Kapaa, Kauai, passed away October 10, 2014. Contractor. Survived by wife, Roberta "Berta" Fillhart; daughter, Tamara (Eric) Smith; brother, Tom Fillhart; sisters, Tamie Chrysler & Pam Heinz; step daughters, Erin Adamic & Haley Adamic; 2...
Manuel Galiza Visaya
Oct. 07, 2014
On Christmas Eve , December 24, 1922, in the town of Bacarra , Ilocos Norte , Philippines , MANUEL GALIZA VISAYA was born. He was the fourth child of six children. The oldest was his brother Doroteo, then his sister Maria (Corpuz), his brother Macario, Manuel (himself), his brother Mariano and...