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Solomon Pa
Jun. 11, 2026
Solomon Pa, 90, of Honolulu passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, in Honolulu. He was born on November 13, 1935, in Honolulu to the late Robert and Annie Pa. Solomon was a retired aircraft inspector with Aloha Airlines and proudly served with the United States Air Force. He is predeceased by...
ALBERT SHOZO YAMAGUCHI
Jun. 10, 2026
Albert S. Yamaguchi, 91, peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Affectionately known as “Yama,” he attended Iolani School and went on to become a respected civil engineer. An avid golfer and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he will be remembered for his...
Frederick Louis Orr Jr.
Jun. 07, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Frederick Louis Orr Jr. February 17th, 1945 – June 7th, 2026 Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Frederick Louis Orr Jr. spent fifty bright years with Sheraton Hotels, a journey that led him to the role of General Manager at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel in Hawaii....
Susan Chance
Jun. 06, 2026
Susan K Chance, 66 of Honolulu Hawaii passed away peacefully on June 6th, 2026 at her home in Manoa. Sue grew up in Spokane Washington and moved to Hawaii after graduating college at Eastern Washington University. Sue spent most of her career as an office manager and enjoyed running, biking,...
Stephen Shoji Watarai
Jun. 05, 2026
Stephen Shoji Watarai (Honolulu, Hawaiʻi) Stephen Shoji Watarai, a beloved resident of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, passed away on June 6, 2026, due to cancer. Born on May 1, 1944, in Honolulu, he was a proud graduate of Saint Louis School, Class of 1962, where he played football. Stephen dedicated 42...
Elizabeth Jean Keener
Jun. 01, 2026
Elizabeth Keener is the daughter of Robert and Nancy Meister. She grew up on Essex Street in Kansas City, Kansas. In years later, after their childhood home caught on fire, her parents moved into her Grandmother's house, where she stayed until she graduated from high school and attended junior...
Phyllis Bennett Doyle
May 25, 2026
Phyllis Bennett Doyle Phyllis Bennett Doyle, 92, of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, passed away on May 25, 2026, in Honolulu. Born on January 10, 1934, in Mobile, Alabama, she was the beloved daughter of the late Phillip Bennett and Dorothy Bennett. Phyllis enjoyed a successful career as an office manager in...
DARLENE CALDEIRA
May 24, 2026
In Loving Memory of Darlene Marie Caldeira January 4, 1952 – May 24, 2026 It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Darlene Marie Caldeira, who peacefully entered eternal rest on...
Molleen Moanikeala Kealoha
May 22, 2026
MOLLEEN MOANIKEALA KEALOHA Molleen Moanikeala Kealoha, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on May 22, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. Molleen was born on December 5,1942 to Leonard Michael Espinda and Jeanette Moanikeala Espinda. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ernest...
Franklin Tepura Asedillo
May 20, 2026
Franklin Tepura Asedillo, 78, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in Honolulu. He was born in Manila, Philippines. He is survived by wife, Kathleen Asedillo; son, Brandon Vega; daughter, Kristie Higuchi. Private services. Arrangements provided by: Diamond Head Mortuary
JENNIE PANG
May 16, 2026
Jennie Nget Moy Young Pang, 106, was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 3,1920, to Young Wai and Au Shee. She was the youngest of seven children. Jennie graduated from McKinley High School and was co-editor of The Pinon, their school newspaper. She continued her education, graduated from UH Manoa...
Wendy Llanda Dela Cruz
May 16, 2026
Wendy Llanda Dela Cruz, of Honolulu, HI, passed away on May 16, 2026, at the age of 63, after a courageous battle with a rare form of lymphoma. Wendy was a beacon of strength and grace, whose light will continue to shine in the hearts of those she touched.Wendy was born on February 16, 1963, in...