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David Nohealan Chong
Dec. 27, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David Nohealani Chong, 65, on December 27, 2024. David, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, dedicated much of his life to service, spending 37 years with Hawaiian Airlines where he was known for his kindness, professionalism, and...

Andrew Pung
Dec. 24, 2024
Andrew John Wah-on Pung (“Andy”) was born on December 11, 1952 at Kapiolani Maternity Hospital, Honolulu, Hawaii. He was the second of four children and first son of Benny and Edith (Lee) Pung. As a child Andy was musically and athletically talented, playing the accordion (even performing on...

Gouveia, Jonathan Moses
Dec. 24, 2024
Jonathan Moses Gouveia, 44, passed away December 24, 2024. Born in Honolulu, raised in Kunia. Beloved father, son, brother, he was a welder by trade. Survived by daughter Saige Gouveia, father Edmund Gouveia Sr., brother Edmund Gouveia Jr., half-brother Andrew Gouveia, numerous hanai family...

Chun, Wilfred Kwock Pung
Dec. 20, 2024
Wilfred K.P. “Willie” Chun, 94, of Honolulu died December 20, 2024. He was born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Peggy Chun; daughters, Gayleen Beach and Robin Haycock, and son Craig Chun. Preceded in death son Kurt. He leaves with six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation is at...

Sara Jane Muldoon
Dec. 12, 2024
Sara Jane Muldoon, 81, resident of Pearl City, passed away December 12, 2024. Retired Judiciary clerk. Private services held.

Rosita Siu Tai Tenn Alba Hanzel
Dec. 08, 2024
Rosita Siu Tai Tenn Alba Hanzel, 82, passed away December 8, 2024. Retired Social worker, Private services pending.

Akona, Kenton Yuen Hong Goo
Dec. 06, 2024
Kenton Yuen Hong Goo Akona, 644, of Honolulu, passed away on December 6, 2024. Survived by sister Lynne Yamamoto (Glenn T.), niece Keilani Yamamoto, and nephew Isaiah Yamamoto.

Greta Kapioleilanionalanielua Hegerfeldt
Dec. 05, 2024
Greta Kapioleilanionalanielua Hegerfeldt, 96, passed away on December 5th, 2024. Retired real estate agent. Greta is survived by daughters Jamsie K. Herbert, Barbara Hegerfeldt, and Daryl Hokoana, 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Preceded in passing by son Eric Hegerfeldt and daughter...

Robert Philip Shimmin III
Dec. 04, 2024
Robert Philip “Phil” Shimmin III left this earth on December 4th, 2024, he left a legacy filled with heartwarming tales of a man who touched many lives in many ways. Phil’s most popular mark is a movie trailer that showcases Hawaii and its unique culture. The Consolidated Theater movie trailer...

Colin Andres Lee
Dec. 04, 2024
Colin Andres Lee, 40, passed away on December 4, 2024. Realtor, and resident of Honolulu. Survived by wife Deborah, mother Janet V. Andres and sister Chelsea McMillan. Private services held

Norman Aramaki
Dec. 03, 2024
Norman Aramaki, 85, was born in Honolulu to Gladys and Ted Aramaki, passed peacefully at home on December 3, 2024. A graduate of Roosevelt High School and the University of Hawaii, Norman was employed by Hawaiian Telephone and Continental Airlines. He enjoyed taking his family on cross-country...

Feliciano Sierra Encabo
Dec. 02, 2024
Feliciano Sierra Encabo, 67, passed away on December 2m 2024. Born in Cavite, Philippines, resident of Honolulu. Retired waiter from the Pacific Beach Hotel. Survived by his children, Rize, Skye, and Liam Encabo. Also survived by siblings Pilar, Lope, Demetrio, Eduardo, and Fernando.