Obituaries
And tributes
James Philip Fernandez
Oct. 08, 1961 - Dec. 16, 2025
James Philip Fernandez Known to his family and friends as ‘Jimmy’ and ‘Jim’ 64, of Ewa Beach, HI, passed away in Waipahu on December 16, 2025. He was born in Wahiawa, HI. He was a beloved son, dad, papa, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by 2 sons, Kimo (Heidi), Philip (Amber) and...
Barbara Elizabeth MacDougall Yamashita
Apr. 30, 1939 - Dec. 09, 2025
Barbara Elizabeth MacDougall Yamashita, 86, of Waipahu, Hawaiʻi, passed away December 9, 2025. She was born April 30, 1939, in New York. She was a lifelong educator as well as an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. Barbara served faithfully alongside her husband, Pastor Jeff Yamashita,...
Terry H.L. (Chun) Sabate
Jan. 13, 1953 - Sep. 23, 2025
Terry (Chun) Sabate, 72, of Mililani, HI, passed away on September 23, 2025. Terry was born in Honolulu, HI to parents Francis A.S. and Dorothy C. Chun on January 13, 1953. Terry graduated from Maryknoll High School in 1970 and the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1974. She was employed as an...
Gilbert Torao Sora
Jul. 20, 1938 - Sep. 08, 2025
Gil Sora, 87, of Torrance, CA, passed away in his home on September 9th, 2025. He was born in Kealia, Kauai, HI on July 20th, 1938, to Harold and Helen Sora. Gil graduated from Kapaa High School in 1957 before enlisting in the Navy. He was honorably discharged in 1961. Gil married the love of his...
Mary Ancheta Torres
Apr. 21, 1935 - Aug. 28, 2025
Mary Ancheta Torres, 90, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii passed away on August 28, 2025. She was born on April 21, 1935 in Alaminos, Pangasinan, Philippines. She is survived by sons, Abelardo Torres (Sharon), Henry Torres (Dolores); daughter, Emily Sato (Scott); sister, Lucy Aquino (Paul, Sr.); 8...
Jean Asuncion Ramones
Mar. 07, 1969 - Jan. 14, 2026
Jean Asuncion Ramones, 56 of Mililani, Hawaii passed away on January 14, 2026. She was born on March 07, 1969 in Wahiawa, Hawaii. She is survived by mother, Venancia A. Rivera; brothers, Eladio Rivera (Lan), Mark Rivera (Cindi), Manuel Rivera, Jr. (Leilani), Danny Rivera; sister, Anita Nakamura...
Mildred Pualani Sylva
Oct. 27, 1941 - Jan. 10, 2026
Mildred Pualani Sylva, age 84, of Waianae, Hawaiʻi, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026. She was born on October 27, 1941. Mildred was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and matriarch whose life was rooted in family, strength, and love. She was known for her caring heart, resilience,...
Mahina-Mei Agnacin Tamayo
May 02, 1994 - Jan. 09, 2026
Mahina-Mei Agnacin Tamayo, 31 of Ewa Beach, Hawaii passed away on January 09, 2026. She was born on May 02, 1994 in Wahiawa, Hawaii. She is survived by fiancée, Elias Macris; daughters, Angelina Pahayahay, Elaina Macris; mother, Simeona "Mona" Tamayo; grandmother, Violeta Agnacin; sisters,...
Wilfred Yahiro
May 09, 1935 - Jan. 09, 2026
Stanley I. Kawamoto
Nov. 21, 1935 - Jan. 08, 2026
Stanley I. Kawamoto, 90 of Wahiawa, Hawaii passed away on January 08, 2026. He was born on November 21, 1935 in Wahiawa, Hawaii. He is survived by daughters, Susan Kawamoto, Jeanne Kawamoto; brothers, George Kawamoto (Nani), Edwin Kawamoto (Dianne); sister, Jane Shirafuji. Private services.
Robert Gus Lewis Sr.
Feb. 10, 1940 - Jan. 08, 2026
Robert Gus Lewis Sr., 85, of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away on January 8, 2026. He was born on February 10, 1940 in Waialua, Hawaii. He is survived by his sons, Gilbert K. Kapaona, Jr., and Robert G. (Tanya) Lewis, Jr.; daughters, Deeann B. Lewis (deceased), Lynell-deceased (Sopi Sopi, Jr.) Sopi;...
Democrito Aquino Macaraeg
Aug. 01, 1948 - Jan. 08, 2026
Democrito Aquino Macaraeg, 77, of Waipahu, Hawaii passed away on January 8, 2026. He was born on August 1, 1948 in Pangasinan, Philippines. He is survived by his wife, Virginia De Guzman Macaraeg; sons, Demosthenes Macaraeg, Dempsey Macaraeg, and Demvir Macaraeg; daughter, Divina Macaraeg;...