Obituaries
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Kwi Soon Lee, 93, passed away in Honolulu on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Born in Hilo, Hawaii on December 14, 1926 to the late Chung Kun and Mon Lee. Survived by sister, Pok Soon Grogan (Missouri); numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be privately held. Aerial Cemetery Locations
Milton M. Aiu “Uncle Butch” 73, Retired Honolulu Firefighter, Station 30 Moanalua. Raised in Kaneohe and a graduate of Kamehameha Schools class of 1964. Passed away peacefully on April 24, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Youngest of 3 sons to Robert L. and Johanna Maile Aiu. He was...
Francis John Keli’ikinolua Aki, Sr., 91, of Pearl City passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2019. He was retired from Hawaiian Telephone Company where he worked as a PBX repairman for 35 years. He was preceded in death by his Son: Herman Aki; Brother: Lawrence Aki, Jr. and Sister: Inez...
Oscar Quibote Arce, 58, of Honolulu, has passed away on Thursday April 11, 2019 in Honolulu. Oscar was born in Caoayan, Ilocos Sur in the Philippines to his parents Antonio Arce and Basilia Quibote. He supported his family by working for the United States Navy for 11 years in Maintenance. Oscar’s...
On May 2, 2019, a fierce spirit left this world. Esther took her last breath in her beloved Kane’ohe home, in view of the Ko’olau Range, holding the hands of her daughters. Though petite in appearance, Mama was a big presence with quick wit, intelligence and a strong independent streak. Her love...
Donald C.Porter, 87, passed away in Kaneohe on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Born in Hilo, Hawaii on August 5, 1931 to the late Alexander and Nell Porter. A celebration of life will be held at Kaneohe Yacht Club on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 5:00 pm. Inurnment will be held at Hilo Veterans Cemetery II...
Estefania Guerrero Velasco, 95, has passed away on Monday April 22, 2019 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Estefania was born in Koloa, Hawaii to her parents Vicente Guerrero and Maria Garcia. Estefania supported her family working as a packer in the Produce Industry. For those who would like to support the...
Fiailoa Moevao, 75, passed away in Kailua on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Born in Vaitogi, American Samoa on July 1, 1943 to the late Ma’ave and Manuali’i Misa. Survived by children, Tavita Laasaga, Sialeia Laasaga; siblings, Leutu Puaa, Mafutaga Misa, Tago Taugaifala Puletapua’i; 8 grandchildren, 4...
Joanna Lynn Stallard-Peard’s soul continued on its journey, April 1, 2019, departing from Queens Medical Center in Honolulu at 8:46pm. Joanna is from Honolulu, Oahu and a part of the ‘Makekau Ohana’. Her soul was born into this lifetime on February 22, 1957, in Anchorage, Alaska; to her parents...
Gladys E. Mason, 94, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019. Born in Boston, MA on January 3, 1925 to the late Harlod and Helen Dockendorff. Survived by loving husband Thomas Mason; hanai daughter, Emily Simpson. Inurnment will be held at National Cemetery of the Pacific “Punchbowl” on Friday, May...
Maximo Asuncion Tiburcio, 92, has passed away in Honolulu on Saturday April 6, 2019. Maximo was born on March 10, 1927 to his parents Arsenio Tiburcio and Eufrecina Sanchez in Brgy Sail-Laoag City, Ilocos Norte in the Philippines. Maximo supported his family as a Laborer in Construction. Maximo...
Dora H. Kim, 99, passed away in Honolulu on Wednesday, may 1, 2019. Born in Spreckleville, Maui on March 25, 1920 to the late Ho and Hannah Ham. Survived by daughter, Gwyn (Edwin) Toilolo; grandchildren, Cherise (Giovanni) Hernandez, Malosi (Brai) Toilolo, Matagi (Jenna) Toilolo, Chanelle (Wyatt)...