Charles C. Ching became an ancestor on August 24, 2023, capping off a great life at the ripe age of 94. Having been born to Esther Leong and Charles S.Y. Ching in Honolulu, Roy — as his brothers and sisters and parents called him — was one of seven siblings and grew up on 21st Ave. with Marian,...

Eugene Victor Pongratz, 92 of Honolulu passed away on August 24, 2023 in Honolulu. He was born on September 6, 1930 in Auburndale, Wisconsin to the late Wenzel and Marie Pongratz. Eugene was a retired aelf employed CPA. He is survived by his wife: Elina; Son: Anthony Pongratz; Grandchilren: Anna...

Eva Kalaiwa'a, 60, of Honolulu passed away on August 14, 2023 in Honolulu. Born on January 6, 1963 in Honolulu to James and Nora Oliphant. She is survived by Husband: Gilbert Kalaiwa'a; Parents: Nora Oliphant, 78, James Oliphant Sr., 87; Siblings: James Oliphant Jr., 59, Marty Oliphant 53, Laura...

Wanda Leilani Rosa, 75 of Honolulu, passed away on August 14, 2023, in Honolulu. She was born in Wailuku Maui on September 30, 1947 to the late John Kekuku and Marjorie Leilani Iaea. She retired from Chaminade University as an Administrative Secretary. Wanda is survived by her Husband: Henry K....

Shirley "Cromwell" Crawford 95 of Honolulu, passed away peacefuly on August 11, 2023 in Honolulu surrounded by his family. He was born on December 13, 1827 in Jhansi, India to the late George and Louisia Crawford. Cromwell as he preferred to be called was a retired Professor at the University of...

Charles H.L. Wong, 92, passed away on August 10, 2023. Born October 20, 1930, in Hilo, Hawaii. He was the youngest of 10 children. Charles was a graduate of the University of Hawaii, and the University of Michigan with degrees in Agriculture and Electrical Engineering. He retired from Hawaiian...

Eden Joy Matsushita, 63, of Honolulu, HI passed away in Honolulu on August 09, 2023. She was born in Honolulu. Private services to be held at a later date.

Kenneth K. L. Thong, 99, passed away peacefully on Aug. 7, 2023. He was born in Indonesia on Sept. 9, 1923 to Khioek San and Khoen Kie Thong. During WWII, Ken served in the Dutch Navy on the Kota Inten, a troop ship commissioned by the USA. He graduated from the Milwaukee School of Engineering...

Arthur Kiyoshi Inada, 80 of Honolulu passed away peacefully on August 5, 2023, in Honolulu. He was born on October 15, 1942, in Honolulu to the late Madajiro and Itsue Inada. Arthur was a retired general contractor. He is survived by his longtime companion: Ruth; and Son: Jantzen Inada....

James Donald Rodrigues, 79, of Kalihi, Hawaii, passed away on July 30th, 2023, at Straub Medical Center. James was born in Honolulu Hawaii. He is survived by siblings Ethel Basque, Janice (Carl) Lacewell, Frank Q'enny) Torres, Geraldine Rodrigues and Don Rodrigues. He is also survived by 5...

Gloria Ann Hasty, 76, passed away on July 26, 2023, in Aiea, Hawaii. She was born on October 13, 1946, in Hawkinsville, Georgia to Daniel Webster Thompson, Jr. and Mary Christine Thompson (Coody). Gloria was a devoted daughter, caring sister, understanding friend, committed wife, dedicated...

Bertha YT Gum Ho, 93, of Honolulu, died July 23,2023. She was born in Honolulu. Private services held. Arrangements made by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary and Diamond Head Mortuary.