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George Poliahu Jr
Sep. 11, 2026
George Poliahu Jr, 87, of Kaneohe, passed away at home September 11, 2026. Born in Kapaau, HI, he was a 1958 graduate of Kohala High School. He graduated from Church College of Hawaii and earned a Master’s Degree from BYU-Provo. He taught 37 ½ years as band director at Waimanalo Intermediate and...
My Thi Vo
Sep. 11, 2026
My Thi Vo, age 74, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026, in Garden Grove, California, surrounded by the love and memories of her family. Born on June 11, 1952, in Vietnam, My Thi was the beloved daughter of Thach Vo and Thau Phan Thi. She was a woman of remarkable determination,...
Rowena L. Baker
Sep. 10, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Rowena L. Baker on September 10, 2026. She lived a life marked by hard work and a profound devotion to her family. Born in Hilo, HI to James Charles Johnson of New York and Elaine Ululani Kekoa of Ka`u, she was later adopted in 1953 by...
Jai Won Sung
Sep. 10, 2026
Services are pending with Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
Ernesto Pascua Pascual
Sep. 09, 2026
ERNESTO PASCUA PASCUAL Service Information Wake Service at Makai Chapel-Valley of the Temples Friday 10/16/2026 6pm-9pm 6pm Visitation 7pm Service 8pm Reception Chapel Service at Trousdale Chapel-Valley of the Temples Saturday 10/17/2026 10am-1pm 10am Visitation 11am Service 12pm Reception Burial...
Thomas Julian Diggs
Sep. 08, 2026
Thomas was born to Carrie and Thomas Diggs on Sunday, June 22, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was their only son. He had one sister, Jeanetta Jackson. Thomas graduated from Crispus Attucks High School in January 1959 and enlisted in the United States Army two weeks later at the age of...
Cristina Ugale
Sep. 05, 2026
In Loving Memory of Cristina Ugale It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cristina Ugale at the age of 92. Born in the Philippines, Cristina dedicated many years of her life to working at the Dole Cannery for the Dole Company. Through her hard work and dedication, she helped...
Mercedes Alejandro
Sep. 05, 2026
In Loving Memory of Mercedes Alejandro It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mercedes Alejandro at the age of 99. Born in the Philippines, Mercedes dedicated her life to caring for others through her work in pharmacy. She worked as a pharmacist in the Philippines before...
Richard Paul Kuuleialoha Kahawai
Sep. 04, 2026
Richard “Bolo” Paul Kuuleialoha Kahawai passed away peacefully at home in Waimanalo, Hawaii, on September 4, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on August 20, 1939, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Richard was the beloved son of Joseph and Nellie Kahawai. Raised in the islands he loved throughout his life, Richard...
Jason Keala Kamanu
Sep. 04, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Jason Keala Kamanu Born on August 21, 1984 Called Home on September 4, 2026 Loved by his Family Mother: Nancy Kamanu Sister: Shawnna Kamanu Brothers: Paul, Jr. & John Kamanu Nieces & Nephews Preceded in death by his Beloved Father: Paul Lee Pua Kamanu Celebration...
Carmen Badua Raquino
Sep. 04, 2026
Carmen Badua Raquino passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the age of 72. Born on October 14, 1953, in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, Carmen was the beloved daughter of Inosencio and Juana Badua. She later made Hawaii her home, where she built a life...
Nelson Yan Hoy Ching
Sep. 04, 2026
Nelson Yan Hoy Ching, 75, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, in Honolulu. He was born on August 9, 1951, in Honolulu to Walter and Patsy Ching. Nelson dedicated many years of service as an accountant for the Hawaii Department of Health, where he was known for his...