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Sonia L. Wada
Aug. 03, 2026
Sonia L. Wada Sonia L. Wada, 88, of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, passed away peacefully in Honolulu on August 3, 2026. Born on September 14, 1937, in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, she was the beloved daughter of the late On Kwock Liu and Alice Kam Inn Liu. Sonia worked as an administrative assistant for many years...
Sau Fun Wong Lee
Jul. 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of Sau Fun Wong Lee Sau Fun Wong Lee, age 95, passed away on July 30, 2026, in Honolulu. She was the sixth of eight children born to Wong Buck Hung and Yun Sum Ching Wong and was the last surviving sibling in the family they lovingly raised in Honolulu. Born and raised in...
Carolyn Doi Nomura
Jul. 28, 2026
Carolyn Doi Nomura; “Pogo” Birth date: May 16, 1950 - Death date: July 28, 2026 Carolyn Doi Nomura, 76, departed peacefully on July 28, 2026 at home in Pearl City, Hawaii. Parents Masato Doi and Sachiko Yamada Doi nicknamed their first-born child “Pogo” after the opossum character of Walt Kelly’s...
Marylynn Lei Perreira
Jul. 27, 2026
Marylynn Lei Perreira, 80, of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, passed away in Honolulu. Born on October 8, 1945, in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, she was the beloved daughter of the late Harry Palmer and Muriel Palmer. Marylynn dedicated many years of service to Bank of Hawaii, where she worked as a supervisor prior to...
George David Kauanoe
Jul. 23, 2026
George David Kauanoe, Sr. April 6, 1948 – July 23, 2026 George David Kauanoe, Sr., a proud son of Waimānalo, devoted husband and father, loving grandfather, career soldier, and longtime public servant, passed away on July 23, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on April 6, 1948, to Sam and Violet...
Robert Hearn
Jul. 23, 2026
Robert “Rob” Hearn August 25, 1949 – July 23, 2026 From the moment Rob entered this world, he viewed it through the lens of humor. His high school friends remember him keeping everyone in stitches, and they voted him Class Clown. A title he wore proudly and, no doubt, continued to earn throughout...
Virgilio Pacleb Gonzales
Jul. 21, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Virgilio Pacleb Gonzales, who passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, in Aiea, Hawaii, at the age of 79. Virgilio lived a full and meaningful life, finding joy in the simple things and making memories along the way. He had a love for...
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,...
Betsy Shigeko Hata
Jul. 14, 2026
With a career devoted to education and a deep connection to the Honolulu community, Betsy will be remembered for her dedication to students, families, and colleagues throughout her many years at Punahou School. Betsy Hata Betsy Hata, 82, of Honolulu, passed away on July 14, 2026, in...
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...
RONALD LOO SR.
Jul. 11, 2026
In Loving Memory of Ronald Loo Sr. Ronald Loo Sr., beloved Father, Grandfather, and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on July 11. He was born on Wednesday, June 1, 1932, in Honolulu, Hawaii, and lived a life marked by hard work, dedication and an unmistakable knack for helping...
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,...