All Obituaries

Lydia Leilani Sato, 78, of Waialua, Hawaii passed away on November 19, 2023.  She was born on January 6, 1945 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is survived by sons, Ransen Sato and Ryan Sato (Candace); daughter, Lovena Calio (Christopher); mother, Marian Cox; brother, George (Yvonne) Cox; sister, Aileen Araujo (David); and ten grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel.  Visitation begins at 9:00 am; and service at 10:00...

Angelina Garingan Busto, 82, of Mililani, Hawaii, passed away on October 28, 2023.  She was born on July 1, 1941 in Nueva Viscaya, Philippines. She is survived by sisters, Lourdes G. Schuster (Peter) and Virginia Garingan. Wake Service will be held on Friday, February 23, 2024 in Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel.  Visitation begins at 5:30 pm; and service 6:30 pm.  Funeral Service to be held the next day, Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. ...

Ferdinand Gamet Pitpit, 81, of Wahiawa, Hawaii, passed away on November 30, 2023.  He was born on January 3, 1942 in Banna, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife, Estrella Pitpit; son, Robert (Eireen) Pitpit; daughters, Natividad "Naty" (Patrick) Tugaoen, Flordilisa "Lisa" (Joseph) Medrano, Evelyn "Evie" (Erwin) Bulosan, and Maybelle (Gregory) Low; grandchildren, Stephanie (Kawika) Ho, Allen Tugaoen, Ashley Medrano, Chelsea (Micah) Tamasaka,...

Lily Bucasas Ballesteros, 70, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on November 23, 2023.  She was born on March 16, 1953 in Pangasinan, Philippines. She is survived by husband, Benedicto V. Ballesteros; sons, Glenn Ballesteros (Elaine) and Louie Ballesteros (Maggie); daughter, Jane Valencia (Ericson); brothers, Marciano Bucasas (Fely), Dominador Bucasas (Emily); sisters, Angelina Ulep, Lolita Savicki, Gloria Fernandez, Rosita Ulep; and six grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held on...

Anselma Bartolome Pascual, 90, of Pearl City, Hawaii, passed away on November 18, 2023.  She was born on April 21, 1933 in Laoag City, Philippines. She is survived by sons, Eleazer Pascual (Elvi), Oscar Pascual (Emily), and Darius Pascual; daughters, Donnabelle Pascual, Charito Pascual-Delgado (Leonardo); and two grandchildren. Wake Service will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel.  Visitation begins at 5:30 pm; and service at 6:30 pm. ...

Florencio Batangan Agmata, 27, of Waipahu, Hawaii, passed away on November 29, 2023.  He was born on December 23, 1995 in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by father, Ronnie Lebby Agmata; mother, Trifina Magnacia Agmata; and brother, Roy Andrew Agmata. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel.  Visitation begins at 5:30 pm; and service 6:30 pm.  Inurnment will be held the next day, Saturday, February 17,...

Bernicita P. Casayuran “Bernie” was born in Pangasinan, Philippines on November 7, 1944.  The family is saddened to announce that she has been called to heaven on November 24, 2023.  She was a loving sweet soul who always sparked joy.  She will forever be in our hearts. Please join us to celebrate her life on February 15, 2024 at the Mililani Memorial Park Makai chapel. Attire:  Casual         Flowers:  Welcome

AGRIFINA NIEGOS JULIO  Born on June 23, 1930, in Saverona, Munos, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. She was the oldest of nine children. Agrifina passed away on November 21, 2023 of kidney failure in Valley Medical Center at Renton, WA. She was more than ready to be with her soulmate.  Agrifina married Wallenstien B. Julio on May 14, 1951. After a short courtship, she realized that he was the love of her life. She often said that marrying Wallenstien and having his children was one of...

Gabriellinda Lokelani Edrado, affectionately adored as Mama Lynn, embarked on her final 'Aloha Hope loa' tour at the age of 57. Born under the warm Ewa Beach sun on October 17, 1966, she made her vibrant departure on November 25, 2023, in the comforting embrace of the Honolulu’s rainbow hues. Like a true performer taking her last bow on stage, Mama Lynn exited with the kind of flair that only a heart as big as hers could muster—via cardiac arrest, almost as if she was...

Horacio Homang Henson, 86, of Pearl City, Hawaii, passed away on November 21, 2023.  He was born on July 26, 1937 in San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines. He is survived by wife, Lourdes Henson; sons, Dennis Henson (Catherine), Mervin Henson, and Emil Henson; daughter, Maria Grace (Robert); sister, Rafaela Henson; grandchildren, Reana, Gwynn, Gail, Daniel, and Dayna. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church (1525 Waimano Home Rd.,...

Norman Allen Taylor, 81, of Waianae, Hawaii, passed away on November 10, 2023.  He was born on April 26, 1942 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by sons, Norman Allen Taylor, Jr. (Lorrie), James Allen Taylor (Joyce); daughters, Renona Kauilani Barrozo (Lionel), Regina Nalani Gomes (Boom Burns); sisters, Marjorie Joan Taylor-Joaquin; Norma Bessie Taylor Stibbard-Schoeppel; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral Service will be held on Friday,...

Meliton Fagaragan Coloma, 100, of Kauai, Hawaii, passed away on November 6, 2023.  He was born on February 14, 1923 in Badoc, Philippines. He is survived by daughters, Felicitas C. Lucas (Esteban) and Gloria C. Baldugo (Carlito); five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Wake Service will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel.  Visitation begins at 5:30 pm; and service 6:30 pm.  Funeral Service will be held the next day, Tuesday, February...

Edwin Tadena Tacadena, 57, of Mililani, Hawaii, passed away on November 20, 2023.  He was born on September 28, 1966 in Philippines. He is survived by wife, Kimberly Tacadena; son, Ramsey Tacadena; daughters, Naomi Cardenas, Nani Layco, Kylee Kawamoto, Rylie Tacadena, and Rasidy Tacadena; mother, Maria Tacadena; brothers, Orlando, Rogelio, Juanito, Eugene, Joseph Tacadena; sisters, Yolanda Bugayong and Marie Tacadena; grandsons, Jonah and Masen; granddaughters, Elizabeth, Bridget, and...

Always in Our Hearts Edna Yoshie Aimoto  was born on June 21, 1931  in Honolulu, Hawaii.  She  was the fourth  of six  children born to Yoshizo Yamamoto and Naka Sakaguchi. Edna grew up in  Winam Avenue, Kapahulu.   She was an avid  traveler of cruises,  devoted fan of UH football and baseball games, and loved spending time with friends and family.  She was a good daughter; helped her mother and siblings with household chores...

Leocadio Tubon Talbo, 81, of Waianae, Hawaii, passed away on November 9, 2023.  He was born on December 9, 1941 in Philippines. He is survived by sons, Fredelito (Engracia) Talbo, Reynaldo Talbo; daughters, Emelita Talbo, May (Joe) Ganton; sister, Andrea Talbo Tubon; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Wake Service will be held on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel.  Visitation begins at 5:30 pm; and service at 6:30 pm.  Funeral Mass will...

Rosalina Tanglao Rivera, 93, of Waipahu, Hawaii, passed away on November 3, 2023.  She was born on February 27, 1930 in Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines. She is survived by sons, Alexander Rivera (Marilyn), Gerardo Rivera (Cora), Joseph Rivera (Roma), and Marlo Rivera (Monchita); sisters, Theresa Mercado (Eli), Lorna Bolosan (Ely), Pamela Teopaco (Reimond), and Rosanna Brown (Dedric); sisters, Juanita Mallari, Zenaida Mallari; 17 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral...

Alejandro Larita Goroza, 78, of Pearl City, Hawaii, passed away on November 5, 2023.  He was born on December 4, 1944 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by children, Jasmine Rice, Matthew Goroza (Charisma Dickson), and Alexandria-Lynn (Matthew Castillo) Goroza; grandchildren, Cheyenne, Judea-Aiden, Sarai-Emiko, and Teagan-Rylee; great-granddaughter, Heavenly Amayah; siblings, George Goroza, Ernesto (Lillian) Goroza, and Alfredo Goroza. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday,...

Felicitas Zuniga Recaido, 78, of Waipahu, Hawaii passed away on October 29, 2023.  She was born on June 9, 1945 in Abkir, Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by husband, Loreto "Rito" Recaido; children, Daryl (Cris) Recaido and Darylynne Recaido; grandson, Jeremy Calatrava; siblings, Ernesto (Veronica) Zuniga, Ralph Suniga, Elaine (Jack) Evans, Mark (Gloria) Suniga; step-mother, Maria Suniga; and numerous nieces and nephews. Wake Service will be held on...

Esmenia Pastor Comlat, 98, of Wahiawa, Hawaii, passed away on November 17, 2023.  She was born on July 7, 1925 in Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by son Simon (Celina) Comlat; grandchildren, Allison-Jean and Kaila-Camilla. Wake Service will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel.  Visitation begins at 5:30 pm; and service at 6:30 pm.  Burial to be held the next day, Saturday, January 27, 2024 Mililani Memorial Park Cemetery...

Vicente Antiporda Arista, 85, of Waianae, Hawaii, passed away on October 10, 2023.  He was born on April 26, 1938 in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by wife, Rose Marie Arista; daughter, Noelani Arista (Chad Hashimoto); step-mother, Lily Arista; brothers, Zosimo Arista, Michael Arista (Sherri Nakoa), and Eleuterio "Terry" Arista, Jr.; sisters, Stephanie Arista Gonzales, Faith Arista; grandchildren, Hi'iakalehuakaulei Arista Hashimoto and Ka'ulawena Arista...