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Edna Manu Williams
Mar. 29, 2019
Edna Manu Williams 95, of Waianae, died in Waianae on Friday, March 29, 2019. She was born on March 23, 1924 in Honolulu to Sam Manu and Rosaline Kaimana. Visitation will be on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Diamond Head Mortuary. Service will be on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Diamond...
Veronica Lee Kahiwalani Punzal
Mar. 25, 2019
Veronica Lee Kahiwalani “Kahiwa” Punzal was 51 years old when she returned to her heavenly home on Monday, March 25th. Kahiwa was born and raised in Kaimuki, Hawaii. She attended Kaimuki High school, graduated in 1985 and later studied at Kapiolani Community College. She worked at the Makiki Post...
Vernon Franklin Bunch III
Mar. 24, 2019
"GO HARD OR GO HOME" Vernon Franklin Bunch III, 52 passed away March 24, 2019 in Honolulu Hawaii. He was born in Honolulu to Vernon and Kathleen Bunch Jr. where he grew up in Kaneohe and attended St. Louis High School. He was a very proud member of the Saint Louis Crusader Alumni. Vernon joined...
Kai Fong Wong
Mar. 23, 2019
January 19, 1920 – March 23, 2019 The family of Kai Fong Wong invites you to celebrate his life and memory. Services will be held on June 15, 2019, at Diamond Head Mortuary Chapel: 9am Visitation, 9:30 Service, 10:30 Burial, followed by lunch at Happy Days Restaurant. Kai Fong was born in Wahiawa...
Donald Freeman Ernesto
Mar. 23, 2019
Donald Freeman “Jack” Ernesto passed away unexpectedly on March 23 at the age of 69. He is survived by his sisters June (Harry) Shultz and Leona Parker, his son Theron “T” (Jacquie) Ernesto and his grandchildren Elias and Victoria. Donald was born on February 20, 1950. After graduating from...
Michael Wai Cheong Wong
Mar. 22, 2019
Michael Wai Cheong Wong passed away surrounded by family on March 22, 2019. He was 75 years old. Mike was passionate about everything he did. He especially cherished his relationships with family, friends and colleagues. He was generous in every way with his bright personality, upbeat attitude,...
Douglas Kwai Wah Chang
Mar. 19, 2019
Douglas K.W. Chang, 89, passed away peacefully in Waipahu on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Retired from Pan American Cargo Honolulu Station. Survived by sons, Glenn (Ruth) Chang, Colin (Micaela) Chang; granddaughters, Audrey Chang, Traci (Darren) Agena; preceded in death by wife.Betty Kop Chang in...
Kenji Fujisato
Mar. 18, 2019
Kenji Fujisato, 94, of Honolulu, died in Honolulu on Monday, March 18, 2019. He was born in Waialua. Visitation: 10:00 a.m. Services: 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Diamond Head Mortuary.
Lawrence C. Chang & Peggy Y.J. Chang
Mar. 17, 2019
It is with SAD HEARTS, we announce the passing of our parents Lawrence Choy Chang Born November 27, 1927 Died March 17, 2019 And Peggy Tom Chang Born June 22, 1929 Died March 2, 2019 Choy was employed by Dole Can Plant as a mechanic. Peggy by First Hawaiian Bank Waikiki and Kapahulu branches,...
Franklin Yoshinori Yamamoto
Mar. 07, 2019
Dr. Franklin Yoshinori Yamamoto, 76, of Honolulu, Hawai’i, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2019. He was born on September 7, 1942 and was a graduate of McKinley High School. Franklin was an allergist-immunologist at his ‘Aiea practice, Hawai’i Asthma Allergy Associates, for 34 years. He also...
Anne Lopez Cabral
Mar. 06, 2019
Anne Lopez Cabral, 97, of Kailua, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. She was surrounded by the love of her ohana in her final days. Anne was born in Honolulu to Manuel Joaquin Lopez and Alexandria Shandy Medeiros. The fourth of ten children, her only surviving sibling is...
Virginia B.Y. Chong
Mar. 05, 2019
Virginia Bow Yuk Chong, 98, of Honolulu passed away March 5, 2019. She was born in Honolulu, Hawai'i. Virginia is survived by her children Michael J. Chong, Jr. and Leiala P.A. Montoya, her grandson Aaron Montoya, and her sister Carol L. Pang. She is predeceased by her husband Michael J. Chong,...