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Sione Lui Sanft
Mar. 26, 2020
Sione L. Sanft, 89, passed away on March 26, 2020. Born on January 25, 1931 in Ha'alaufuli, Vava'u Island, Tonga. Sione is survived by wife, Melenaite Sanft; children, Loni M. (Takavaha) Sanft, Sela T. Pasi, Luseane L. (Mona) Taufa, Uilisi L.(Kathrine) Sanft, Malave "Lui" (Henrietta) Sanft, A....
Kathryn Lapinski-Kennedy
Mar. 23, 2020
Kathy Kennedy (Kathryn Lapinski-Kennedy) died peacefully at Queen’s Hospital in Honolulu on March 23, 2020 after a long battle against heart disease and end stage renal disease. She died holding her children’s hands. Kathy was born on April 22nd, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri and moved to Molokai...
William "Bill" Ahsee Kanaiaupuni Apaka JR.
Mar. 23, 2020
William "Bill" Ahsee Kanaiaupuni Apaka Jr., 89, of Honolulu passed away on March 23, 2020. He was a proud Kamehameha Schools graduate from the Class of 1948. After Kamehameha, he attended the University of Hawaii and at the same time served in the Hawaii Army National Guard. He later left...
Frederick Kalani Sheldon
Mar. 20, 2020
Frederick Kalani Sheldon, 76 of Kaneohe, passed away on March 20, 2020. He was born in Honolulu on May 15, 1943. He retired as a Foreman for the City & County of Honolulu (Waste Water Management) and also a United States Air Force Veteran. Frederick is survived by his Wife: Alohalinda Bertha...
May Reiko Miyashiro
Mar. 20, 2020
May Reiko Miyashiro, 83, of Kaneohe, passed away peacefully at her home on March 20, 2020. She was born in Hilo, graduated from the University of Hawaii College of Nursing and worked as an RN until she retired early to become a full-time stay at home mom and wife. She is survived by sons Mike...
Ida Keanuenue Namaieluaokaahumanu Kahoalii
Mar. 17, 2020
Ida Keanuenue Namaieluaokaahumanu Kahoalii April 28, 1939 - March 17, 2020 Ida Keanuenue Namaieluaokaahumanu Kahoalii, 80, of Waimanalo, died in Honolulu. She is survived by her husband Luther L. Kahoalii, her daughter Luana (Kalani) Mahi, her grandson Lukela (Elikapeka) Mahi, her granddaughter...
Gregg Hamilton Spencer
Mar. 17, 2020
Gregg H. Spencer, 59, of Honolulu, peacefully passed away at home in Waianae on Thursday, March 5, 2020 surrounded by family. He was a laborer. Survived by by family: son, Hamilton Makanaokalani Ahlo Spencer; daughter, Jennalin Kamalulani (Even Pomaika'i Paco) Garcia; Siblings, Richard K....
Rodulfo Bactat Balintona
Mar. 16, 2020
Rodulfo Bactat Balintona, 55, passed away on March 16, 2020. He was born on October 9, 1964 in Barangay 16, Bugasi, Banna, Ilocos Norte, Philippines to Pablo Lahip Balintona and Juliana Bactat Balintona. Rodulfo arrived in Hawaii on February 27, 1993. His first job was at Modern Macaroni as a...
Kay Igarashi Higashi
Mar. 16, 2020
On behalf of the staff at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park we are honored to be serving the Higashi family but saddened to announce the passing of Kay Igarashi Higashi. Services will be held privately. Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary at Valley of the Temples...
Michael K. Jow
Mar. 12, 2020
Michael K. Jow, 90, passed away on march 12, 2020 in Rosemead, CA. Born on February 20, 1930 in Honolulu, HI to the late Wah Sing and Mee On Jow. Services are pending due to Covid-19. To ensure the health and safety of our community, we are following all guidelines set by local, state and CDC...
Venerando Espeleta Villapando
Mar. 12, 2020
After a brief illness, Venerando Villapando passed away in his sleep on March 12, 2020. He was 73 years old. Venny, as he was known to his family and friends, immigrated to New York in 1970 from the Philippines with his then wife, Thelma King. Venny graduated from the University of the...
Toeaga Sene Gansit
Mar. 11, 2020
On behalf of the staff at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park we are honored to be serving the Gansit family but saddened to announce the passing of Toeaga S. Gansit. Arrangements are being made and services will be private. Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary at...