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Henry Ralar Sr.
May 10, 2019
Henry Ralar Sr., 81, of Honolulu, passed on May 10, 2019. He was born in Kahakuloa, Maui. Survived by wife, Eva; daughter, Tina (Keli'i) Kaloa; sons, Henry Jr (Deanna); Derrick (Ivy). 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild. Services, Tuesday June 11, 2019, 5:30-9:00pm Valley of the Temples. Burial,...
Francisco Pascual Baptista
May 09, 2019
Francisco Pascual Baptista, 75, of Waipahu, Hawaii, passed away on May 9, 2019 at Ka Punawai Ola in Kapolei. He was born on June 16, 1944 in Bo. #30, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines to Cristina (Pascual) and Juan Baptista. He was a retired construction laborer. He is loving survived by his wife,...
Rosalie Iwalani Palama
May 08, 2019
Rosalie Iwalani Palama July 6, 1948 – May 8, 2019 Rosalie Iwalani Palama 70, of Kaneohe, Hawaii passed away on May 8, 2019. She was born on July 6, 1948 to Harry and Doris Adolpho. She is now reunited with her husband, the late Edward Kauka Palama Sr. Rosalie is survived by 5 sons: Edward Palama...
Elena Villahermosa Unciano
May 07, 2019
Elena Villahermosa Unciano, 87, has passed away in Ewa Beach on Tuesday May 7, 2019. Elena was born in Nagsingal, Ilocos Sur, Philippines on August 28, 1931 to her parents Narciso Villahermosa and Elena Umangay Villahermosa. She helped support her family by working as a cook in the fast food...
John Lonergan Burke
May 06, 2019
Obituary – John L. Burke, Captain USN (ret) John L. Burke, Jr. was born in Portland Oregon, on August 30, 1920, one of 4 siblings. In his youth, John Jr. was an avid athlete, playing basketball and softball in high school. He also attained the rank of Eagle Scout. In 1940 he matriculated at the...
John Kaniaupio
May 05, 2019
John Pua’ala Kaniaupio was born on October 29, 1937 to John Manumanu and Miu Lang (Wong). John was raised in Maunawili, O’ahu, attended Kailua Elementary School and graduated from The Kamehameha School for Boys in 1955. He joined the Air Force then married his high school sweetheart Tiny Tavares...
Michael Gallagher Joseph Jr.
May 04, 2019
Michael Gallagher Joseph Jr. passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Family will be gathering for Visitation and Services here at Valley of the Temples Makai Chapel on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. with Services to follow at 10:00 a.m. The burial will be held at Valley...
Robert Stanley Thorn
May 04, 2019
Robert Stanley Thorn, 54 of Kaneohe Hawaii,passed away in May 4, 2019 in Honolulu. He was born in Saigon Vietnam on January 7, 1965 to parents, Robert Thorn and Kim Anh Huynh. He was a Boiler Technician for the Federal Government and a United States Navy Veteran. Robert is survived by his mother,...
Fiailoa Moevao
May 02, 2019
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...
Esther Giles Murphy
May 02, 2019
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...
John Yetsuo Mikami
May 02, 2019
John Yetsuo Mikami, 84, of Honolulu, a retired supervisor from the Hawaiian Telephone Company, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2019. He is survived by his wife, May Mikami; daughter, Lori (Grant) Okazaki; sons Keith (Cami) Mikami, Kevin (Lianne) Mikami; and granddaughter, Kellyn...
Romana Consolacion Sagayaga
May 01, 2019
Romana Consolacion Sagayaga, 74, passed away in Ewa Beach on Wednesday May 1, 2019. Romana was born on August 31, 1944 in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines to her parents Esteban Domingcil and Gregoria Sagucio. Romana helped support her family by working as a teacher. Romana is survived by her...