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Louis Tsui Yee Ching
Jan. 15, 2024
Louis Tsui Yee Ching (Sonny/Louie) passed away peacefully at his residence on January 15, 2024. Louis was born in Honolulu on July 7,1930, the 2nd of 3 children born to You Sun Ching and Lillian Yuk Jun Choy. He attended Cathedral Catholic School and graduated from St. Louis High School in 1948....

Barbara Jean Recania
Jan. 15, 2024
Barbara Jean Recania, 78, of Kaimuki Honolulu, passed away on January 15, 2024, surrounded by all her children. She was born in Honolulu on July 13, 1945 to the late Ethel and Frank Recania. Barbara was a retired Outrigger PBX Operator. She is survived by 2 sons Frederick Judd, Samuel Judd, 2...

Trisha Lin Tsutsumi
Jan. 14, 2024
Trisha “Trish” Lin Tsutsumi, 54, of Honolulu passed peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Trish was born on February 23, 1969, to Norman Y. and Thelma C. Tsutsumi and was sister to Noreen M Shimizu. Trish graduated from Kaiser High School class of 1987. Trish retired from the State of Hawaii...

Violeta Caing Pedro
Jan. 14, 2024
Violeta Caing Pedro, 79 of Wahiawa, passed away on January 14, 2024, in her home in Wahiawa. She was born on February 12, 1944, in the Philippines to the late Eleuterio and Loly Caing. Violeta is survived by her daughter: Merrinette. Services are pending.

Jason Paul Kapunahou Kamalii
Jan. 13, 2024
Jason Paul Kapunahou Kamaliʻi Devoted Father, Son, Brother and Friend Jason Paul Kapunahou Kamaliʻi, 53, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 in Honolulu, Oʻahu. Jason was born on October 1, 1970, in Wailuku, Maui to Nathan and Jane Kamaliʻi. During Jasonʻs childhood, he was heavily involved in Boy...

Bernadine E. Miller
Jan. 06, 2024
Bernadine E Miller born to Lawrence Desotell and Lottie (Sharpe) Desotell on April 6, 1924, in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Passed away in her home with her son by her side on January 6, 2024, at age 99. Bernadine worked the foundries in Milwaukee, the shipyards in California and Portland Ore during...

Albert Tsutomu Torigoe
Jan. 05, 2024
Albert Tsutomu Torigoe, 96, our beloved Dad passed away on January 5, 2024. An Elder and full-time Minister with the Waikiki Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survived by sons Tucker (Maylani) & Terrel (Leanne), grandson Micah. Preceded in death by beloved wife Joyce Takako and son...

Kazuo Goya
Jan. 05, 2024
Kazuo Goya, 91, of Aiea Hawaii, passed away in Aiea on January 05, 2024. He was born in North Kona, HI. Private burial to be held at a later date.

Harry Apo Hanakahi Jr.
Jan. 04, 2024
Harry Apo Hanakahi, Jr., 77, of Kaneohe, died January 4, 2024. He was born in Lihue and lived most of his life on ‘Oahu where he was a small business owner and entrepreneur. He is survived by daughters Leslyn, Wendy, and Theresa Jolene; seven grandchildren; brothers Sterling, Gordon, Michael, and...

Michael Coleman O'Shea
Jan. 03, 2024
Michael Coleman O'Shea Age 85, of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away on January 3, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born on November 15, 1938, in Portsmouth, England, son of Mary P. (Foley) O'Shea (deceased) and John R. O'Shea (deceased). He and his family immigrated to the United States in 1948 and...

Janet Ann Leilani Holokai
Jan. 01, 2024
Janet Ann Leilani Holokai, 93 of Mililani, passed away on January 1, 2024 in Mililani surrounded by her Ohana. She was born on February 3, 1930 in Honolulu to the late Arthur and Minnie Aleong. Janet was a retired reservations agent for Hawaiian Airlines. She is survived by her son: Norman (Lisa...

Robert N. Moran
Dec. 31, 2023
Aloha Bob! Going out with a bang on New Year’s Eve 2023, Bob spent his last earthly day at home with many of the people and things he loved best. Bob always looked forward to a good party and approached his life, despite its occasional challenges, as one long and happy one. Born in Macon, Georgia...