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June Margaret Rosetta Witter
Jan. 14, 2022
June Witter passed away in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was born in Woodford, England and is survived by her two children, Calvin Witter Jr. and Tracey Lane. Services will be privately held.
Robert Victor Freitas
Jan. 14, 2022
Bobby was a loving husband, father & grandfather. Born November 8, 1924 in Lahaina, Maui. He was employed by United Airlines (Mechanic) for 37 years. He was a Merchant Marine who served in World War II. He is survived by his wife of 66 yrs Elizabeth; children- son Michael, daughters Healani...
Beatrice Shizuko Yokomizo
Jan. 13, 2022
Beatrice Shizuko Yokomizo passed away in Honolulu on January 13, 2022, at the age of 91. She lived on the Big Island in Honuapu, Naalehu, and Pahala. She retired from her work as a manager at the Hawaii Planned Parenthood on the Big Island. She is survived by husband of 68 years, Robert Yokomizo....
Collette Mamo Tamburi
Jan. 12, 2022
Collette Tamburi passed away on January 12, 2022 in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu and served in the United States Airforce and worked in the tourism industry. She is survived by her two sons, Cory Akana Tamburi and Harley Pinho Tamburi. She is also survived by siblings, Arthur Charles...
Dorothy Hanayo Miyahara
Jan. 09, 2022
Dorothy Hanayo Miyahara (Dot) passed away peacefully at home with family around her on January 9, 2022. Born on February 26, 1929 in Lihue, Kauai to Suekichi and Kinuyo Mizutani, she graduated from San Jose State University with Honors in Education and returned home to teach at Kauai High School....
Amy M.K. Lau
Dec. 31, 2021
Amy M.K. Lau, 93, passed away on December 31, 2021. Born on September 15, 1928 in Honolulu, HI. She is survived by Children, Nancy Wilson, Norman Lau, Nora Katz; 6 Grandchildren, 7 Great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Diamond Head Mortuary. Visitation: 10:30...
Donald Edward Coons
Dec. 30, 2021
It is with great sadness to share the passing of Donald E. Coons. Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary is honored to be serving the Coons family. Donald Edward Coons, 78 years old, passed away at home on December 30, 2021 in Aiea, Hawaii. He was born on June 19, 1943 in Philmont, New York. Preceded in...
Lillian Y Masuda
Dec. 28, 2021
Lillian Y Masuda 82, of Waikele, passed away on Dec. 28, 2021. She was born in Waimea, Kauai and raised in Honolulu. The oldest of 4 children born to Kiyoshi and Tomoe Shintaku. She is survived by her children Carrie, Camlyn (Stuart Soong) and Landan and her siblings Richard (Joyce) Shintaku and...
James M.K. Shizuru
Dec. 27, 2021
James Michael Kiyoshi Shizuru, 85 of Honolulu, passed away on December 27, 2021 in Honolulu. He was born on August 13, 1936. Retired Business Owner for "Da Rubbish". Also veteran of the United States National Guard. James is survived by his Wife: Nancy M. Shizuru; Children: James M. (Cindy)...
Stephen Nordean Bischoff
Dec. 27, 2021
Stephen N. Bischoff, 74, passed away on December 27, 2022. Born on September 25, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. He is survived by loving wife, Caroline Bischoff; sons, Aaron (Dawn) Bischoff, Ryan (Marie) Bischoff, Kyle (Jordan) Bischoff; hanai daughters, Jodi Leong, Kelly Noland; Grandchildren,...
Jon Kiyoshi Otani
Dec. 25, 2021
Jon Kiyoshi “Kiyo” Otani, 84, of Honolulu, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on December 25, 2021. Born on January 4, 1937, in Koloa, Kauai, to the late Toichi and Mineyo Otani. He is survived by his loving wife, Elsie A. Otani; children Debra (Matthew) Hart, Ryan Otani,...
Clayton Mamoru Kanzaki
Dec. 24, 2021
Clayton Mamoru Kanzaki, 74, passed away on December 24, 2021. He is survived by wife, Mia; stepson, Tyshon; sisters, Raynette (Richard) Gomoto, Shanon (Myron) Miho; nieces and nephews. Clayton was a proud alumnus of Farrington High School's Class of 1965 and the University of Hawaii at Manoa with...