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Carol Wing Kau Ching Tomita
Jun. 09, 2025
Carol Wing Kau Ching Tomita, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 9, 2025, in Honolulu, surrounded by love. She was 75 years old. Carol was born on September 3, 1949. She is survived by her devoted husband, Wayne Tomita; her...
Natividad Ostil Botardo
Jun. 05, 2025
Natividad Ostil Botardo, 86, passed away on June 5, 2025. Resident of Aiea, she was a retired medical records clerk at Straub Medical Center. Survived by husband Rudy Botardo,Sr., daughter Girlie Bonitez, and son Rudy Botardo, Jr., 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Evening wake at Honolulu...
Jeffrey Adam Konn
Jun. 02, 2025
Jeffrey Adam Konn, 72, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on June 2, 2025. Resident of Honolulu, he was a retired ticketing agent for Aloha Airlines, and passionate oama fisherman. Survived by wife Liane, daughters Cherilyn Badua and Tracy Olds, and 4 grandchildren. Celebration...
Paul Luke SR
May 20, 2025
Paul Luke, 94, of Ewa Beach, passed away on May 20, 2025 at Queen’s Medical Center West after a prolonged battle with mesothelioma. Paul was born on March 3, 1931 in Kaunakakai, Molokai. He graduated from McKinley High School in 1949. Paul served in the United States Marine Corps for several...
Elizabeth Yangco
May 13, 2025
In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Yangco July 20, 1933 – May 13, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Elizabeth Yangco, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Elizabeth, aged 91, passed away on May 13, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and...
Leonard Baduria
May 11, 2025
Aloha Gramps By: Monica Seguancia And as I reflect, the valley was quiet, the sun shining bright, a moment of misty rain, My family bonded by love, as we held our angel— peacefully resting, not a sign of pain. On this heavenly day, the 11th of May, we hugged, we cried, we gathered to...
Victoria M Caraang
May 09, 2025
Victoria Caraang, 91, resident of Honolulu passed away May 9, 2025. Visitation at Valley of the Temples Main Chapel on Wednesday, June 25 at 10am. Services at Valley of the Temples Main Chapel on Wednesday, June 25 at 11am. Burial to follow.
Rebecca Kunipo Ching
May 03, 2025
Rebecca (Becky) Kunipo Ching passed away on May 3, 2025 at the age of 96 with her family by her side. In 1946 she began her career as a clerk with the Department of Institutions in Hawai’i’s territorial government. She retired in 1983 as an administrative secretary for the Family Health Services...
Ronald Thomas Gates Jr.
Apr. 27, 2025
Ronald "Ronnie" Thomas Gates, Jr., 58, passed away on April 27, 2025. Born and raised in Honolulu, he was a retired Security personnel for the Film Industry. Private Services held.
Tagatac, Susana Lumanta
Apr. 27, 2025
Susana Lumanta Tagatac, 69, born in Quezon City, Philippines, passed away on April 27, 2025. Resident of Ewa Beach. Private Services to be held.
Flora Thong
Apr. 25, 2025
Flora Lum Thong, 95, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025. She was born to David and Beatrice Lum in Honolulu on July 25, 1929, an hour before her twin sister Laura. After graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1947, Flora attended the University of Hawaii and graduated with a B.S. degree...
Masako Nishida Purnell
Apr. 24, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Masako Nishida Purnell announce her passing. Our beloved Mother lived life to the fullest. She was independent and made her own rules. She was a successful Real Estate Investor, and she used her artistic senses to create a garden sanctuary. She was...