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Eric Hiromi Tomita
Jun. 13, 1963 - Apr. 19, 2026
ERIC H. TOMITA 62, of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away on April 19, 2026 surrounded by family and friends. He was a former Costco Manager Survived by wife Lori, daughter Tara, son Cody, mother Joyce Chinen Tomita, sisters Kathy Ikeda, Tammy, Sharon (Tim) Fukushima and five nieces and nephews;...
Young Simon Wong
Nov. 10, 1950 - Apr. 19, 2026
Young Wong, also known as Simon, passed away on April 19th, 2026, at the Queen’s Medical Center surrounded by his families. He was battling Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Leukemia (diagnosed April 2022). Young was born on November 10, 1950, in Vietnam. He would later seek refuge in Hong Kong...
Nolan Akiyoshi Tanaka
May 20, 1988 - Apr. 19, 2026
Nolan Akiyoshi Tanaka was born on May 20, 1988, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He lived and grew up in Kapolei. Throughout his 37 years of his life, Nolan lived his life the way he wanted. There is only one Nolan, and he stood out because he was genuinely caring, loving, and respectful to everyone he met....
Paulino Basilio
Sep. 27, 1945 - Apr. 19, 2026
Our beloved father “Pops”, grandfather “Papa”, and husband, Paulino Basilio, 80, passed away courageously and peacefully on April 19, 2026, surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly. Paulino was a man whose life was defined by resilience, generosity, loyalty, and deep love for those...
Keith Robert Apele
Oct. 14, 1962 - Apr. 19, 2026
Keith Robert Apele, 63, passed peacefully on April 19th, 2026 in Ewa Beach. He was born on October 14th, 1962 in Honolulu. This brief announcement shares the news of his passing with family, friends, and the community. No additional information is available at this time. We offer our respects as...
Ralph Lee Mesick
Nov. 27, 1935 - Apr. 19, 2026
Ralph Lee Mesick, 90, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, in Mililani, Hawaii, surrounded by his loving family. Faith and family were the cornerstones of Ralph's life. He was a proud graduate of St. Louis School, Class of 1954, and was known for his strong work ethic, kindness, and devotion...
Gladys Roberta Kema
May 17, 1944 - Apr. 18, 2026
Gladys Roberta Kema was born May 17, 1944, and passed away April 18, 2026. She was the child of Robert and Mary Kuapahi. She was the youngest daughter of 7 siblings. All were born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Gladys and Douglas were sweethearts since high school. They married and had four children: a...
Henry C. Lim
Dec. 25, 1935 - Apr. 18, 2026
Henry C.G. Lim of Honolulu, Hawaii Born Dec. 25, 1935 in Jungnim, South Korea Immigrated to Hawaii in 1972 Survived by loving wife of 65 yrs., 5 children, and 13 grandchildren Passed away on April 18, 2026 at Kuakini Hospital 10:21 p.m.
Shige Machida Cho
Sep. 13, 1938 - Apr. 18, 2026
Shige Machida Cho, aged 87, passed away peacefully on April 18th, 2026, in Mililani. She was born on September 13th, 1938, in Okinawa, Japan. Her life connected Okinawa and Hawaiʻi, and her memory will be honored with quiet respect by all who knew her.
Francis Dela Cruz
May 06, 1951 - Apr. 17, 2026
Francis Dela Cruz, 74, of Wahiawa, passed away in Honolulu on April 17, 2026. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Francis was the beloved son of Antonio and Evelina Dela Cruz. He will be remembered for his devotion to family, his kindness, and the many lives he touched throughout his years. Francis is...
Anthony Roy Baccay
Aug. 19, 1950 - Apr. 16, 2026
Anthony Roy Baccay also known as "Roy" or "Tony" passed away on April 16, 2026 at the Queens Medical Center, Wahiawa. He was born on August 19, 1950 in Santiago Isabela, Philippines to Germiniano and Amparo Baccay. He enlisted in the military soon after graduating from Waialua High School and...
Darlene Annette Barbadillo
Jun. 25, 1959 - Apr. 16, 2026
On April 16, 2026, Darlene “Tita” Annette Barbadillo, of Waialua, passed away at age 66. She was born on June 25, 1959 and lived her entire life on the North Shore of O'ahu. She has worked throughout her life as a waitress, pineapple picker, accountant, and teacher. She loved gardening, crafting,...