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Byron Shigemi Kawachi
Feb. 01, 2018
Born on Oct. 11, 1954 in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii to Richard S. Kawachi & Mitsue "Yoshida" Kawachi. Byron was the second oldest in our family of five. He also had two sisters from Hilo. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1972 and was nicknamed the "Bear" .... I don't know if...
Doraine Toshiko Fukunaga
Jan. 31, 2018
95, of Honolulu, died peacefully at home on January 31, 2018. She was born in Honolulu, HI. Survived by son, Ryan (Cyndi) Fukunaga and daughter, Wedny (Neal) Kurosaki; grandchildren, Rylyn and Landry Fukunaga and Chase Kurosaki; 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday...
Edmund Clyde Puana
Jan. 30, 2018
Edmund Clyde Puana, 79 of Keaau Hawaii has passed away on January 30, 2018 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Honolulu. He was born to Florence (Medeiros) and John Puana in Kailua Hawaii on June 5, 1939. He retired as a Plumber and served in the Armed Forces for the United States Army. Memorial...
Robert Louis McKee Jr.
Jan. 30, 2018
Robert Louis "Lou" McKee, Jr., age 70, of Kaunakakai, Molokai, Hawaii, passed away January 30, 2018 at Castle Medical Center in Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii. He was born May 8, 1947 in Honolulu, and was the former owner of McKee's Meats in Kaunakakai and the Molokai Hilltop Cottage and Condo. He served...
David "Bully" Napuaelua Puli Jr
Jan. 29, 2018
David N. Puli, best known to everyone as "Bully" passed away on January 29, 2018 at Castle Medical Center in Kailua. He was born to Isabelle Koahou (Marcellino) and David Napuaelua Puli Sr. in Honolulu, Hawaii on September 1, 1942. He was as a Tour Bus Driver. Bully is survived by his beautiful...
Sally Nuez Canque
Jan. 29, 2018
Sally Nuez Canque, 96 of Kahuku has passed away on Monday January 29, 2018 in Punalu'u. She was born to Christina (Abella) and Leandro Nuez in Corregidor, Philippines on February 26, 1921. She retired as a Cafeteria worker at Brigham Young University, Hawaii. Sally is survived by daughters, Gene...
Rogeliio G. Brillante
Jan. 29, 2018
68, of Kahuku, HI passed on January 29, 2018 peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was a steward at Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday March 8, 2018 at St. Roch's Catholic Church. Visitation: 10:30am; burial 2:00pm at Valley of The...
Masako "Mako" Laura Iwami
Jan. 28, 2018
Masako “Mako” Laura Iwami, 93 of Nu’uanu, died at her home. She was born in Honolulu and worked for many years as school secretary. She was an active and lifelong member of St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, with her attendance starting when she was only five years old. She is survived by her...
Mary Ann Leslie Makaopiopio Christian
Jan. 28, 2018
Mary Ann Leslie Makaopiopio Christian, 52 of Converse Texas has passed away on January 28, 2018 at her residence in Converse Texas. She was born to Rachel (Stephenson) and Kuhea Kelii on August 11, 1965 in Honolulu Hawaii. She was a Survivors Outreach Services Coordinator with the Federal...
Felicidad Badanguio Raza
Jan. 27, 2018
Affectionately known as “Fely”, Felicidad Sacayanan Bandanguio was born on May 27, 1933 in the town of Currimao, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Graduating from Northern Luzon College with a BS degree in Elementary Education. Fely first met her lifelong partner Marcelino (Celin) Tagama Raza Sr. at an...
Manuela Saverllano Somera Madarazo
Jan. 27, 2018
Manuela Savellano Somera Madarazo, 91, of Kailua peacefully passed away on January 27, 2018. She was born in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired as a custodian at a private school in Honolulu. She is survived by her daughters Mary Lou Rogers (Al), Perlita Ancheta (Orlino) and Maribel...