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R. Dennis Chong
Mar. 24, 2025
Dennis Chong, 85, of Honolulu, the son of Robert and Sarah (Wela) Chong, passed away peacefully in Honolulu on March 24th, 2025. Dennis is survived by wife, Susan, sons Damon (Lyndi), and Stewart, and daughter, Rebecca McGuire (Kawika). He is also survived by brother Clayton (Jan), and preceded...
Florence W. Lau
Mar. 19, 2025
Florence Wee Lau, 97, born and raised in Honolulu, passed away March 19, 2025. She was the retired Scheduler for the University of Hawaii. Any instructor that needed a classroom worked with Florence. She was in charge of scheduling locations and classrooms to accommodate various amounts of...
Eddie Valmoja
Mar. 18, 2025
Eddie Efren Valmoja, a dedicated public servant and proud veteran, passed away on March 18, 2025, in Kahaluu, Hawaii. Born on October 16, 1948, in Kahuku, Hawaii, Eddie lived a life marked by service, strength, and a deep connection to his family and friends. Eddie served honorably in the United...
Gugudan, Douglas W
Mar. 11, 2025
Douglas Wayne Gugudan, 74, of Honolulu, passed away on March 11, 2025. Army veteran and retired minister of a lifetime dedication to the church. Survived by wife Joanna, sons Joseph (Amber) and Timothy (Ariel), two grandchildren, brothers James (Janelle) Gugudan, and Franklin (Donna)...
Reginald George Duarte
Mar. 09, 2025
Reginald George Duarte, 80, passed away March 9, 2025. Part-owner of Duarte & Sons Building & Plumbing, he was a US Navy Veteran. Survived by daughters Melody Spencer, Brandy Ignacio (Troy Ignacio) and Tiffiny Fotu (John Fotu), and eight grandchildren. Brothers Frank C Duarte and Wendell...
Pryor, Mary Jane
Mar. 06, 2025
Mary Jane Pryor, 82, passed away March 6, 2025. Resident of Honolulu, she was a retired Administrative secretary. Services are pending with Diamond Head Mortuary.
Jan Foster Adam
Feb. 28, 2025
Jan Foster Adam July 27, 1953 – February 28, 2025 Jan Foster Adam (née Welch), age 71, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at her home in Palolo Valley, Honolulu, Hawaii. Born in Honolulu on July 27, 1953, Jan was the third of four children of Jeanne and Richard Welch. After a brief time...
Caridad Soriano Agarpao
Feb. 27, 2025
Caridad Soriano Agarpao, 89, resident of Honolulu, passed away on February 27, 2025. Born in Kahuku, HI, she was a retired sewing machine operator for Tripler Army Medical Center. Caridad is survived by her husband Ernesto Agarpao, sons James Agarpao (Dr. Stephen Thornton), Daniel Agarpao...
Steven Sun Wai Look
Feb. 22, 2025
Steven Sun Wai Look, 72, resident of Kailua, HI., passed away on February 22, 2025. Retired from the newspaper company, he is survived by sister Lorna Tamayo (John Alfred Tamayo), nieces and nephews Nikki Tamayo, Rikie Tamayo, and Hannah Tamayo. Private services held
Edward H Ginoza
Feb. 22, 2025
Edward was born in Honolulu to Ushi Kiyuto Ginoza on 9/29/1934. He was a graduate of Kaimuki High School, class of 1952, and grew up on Waialae, on Oili Road. He married Helen Taba and raised 4 children together in Manoa Valley. He worked as a welder and estimator with S and M Welding Co. While...
Edmund Andrew La Fleur
Feb. 22, 2025
Edmund Andrew La Fleur, 72, passed away on February 22, 2025. Resident of Honolulu, he was a retired chef from Kaneohe Yacht Club. Survived by sisters Hattie Ann La Fleur, Marion Jean Phillips, and Helen Uyehara, nieces and nephews. Private services
Rivera, Larry
Feb. 19, 2025
Larry Rivera, 72, retired self-employed painter, passed away on February 19, 2025. Born and raised in Honolulu, HI. Survived by sister Stephanie Rivera, brother Benjamin Rivera, Jr., half brother Andy Texidor. Private service held.