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Leighton Teruo Haga
Sep. 02, 1952 - Aug. 23, 2026
Leighton Teruo Haga 73, of Honolulu, passed away in Honolulu on Sunday, August 23, 2026. He was born in Waialua. Private services were held.
Harry Hideyo Otsuji
Apr. 01, 1930 - Aug. 23, 2026
Harry Hideyo Otsuji April 1, 1930 – August 23, 2026 (age 96) Harry Hideyo Otsuji, 96, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on August 23, 2026. Born in Northern California, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and a Master of Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley....
Ann Julita Lazo
Aug. 25, 1959 - Aug. 21, 2026
She was an outgoing, fun-loving person who lived life to the fullest. A true adrenaline junkie, she loved dirt bike riding, fast cars, and the excitement of attending car shows. Her passion for cars began in high school when her boyfriend built and worked on Volkswagen Bugs. Watching his...
Yolanda Contrades
Nov. 24, 1945 - Aug. 20, 2026
Yolanda “Yola” Contrades, 80, of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away at home on August 20th, 2026. She was born on November 24th, 1945, in the Colonia Peralvillo neighborhood of Mexico City, Mexico to Antonio Celedonio Fierros Madrid and Esperanza Roldan Cortez. She was the youngest of three...
Norman Norio Nakata
May 22, 1947 - Aug. 20, 2026
NORMAN NORIO NAKATA, MD MAY 22, 1947 – AUGUST 20, 2026 Dr. Norman Norio Nakata, 79, passed away on August 20, 2026, at his home in Rolling Hills, California. He was born in Wahiawa on May 22, 1947, and was a graduate of Leilehua High School in 1965. He was a practicing orthopedic surgeon in Los...
Roselia Ahia Poepoe
May 11, 1930 - Aug. 20, 2026
Roselia Ahia Poepoe, 96, of Wahiawa passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born in North Kohala and was the last surviving founding member of Hawaiian Civic Club of Wahiawa. She was a devoted wife, homemaker, baker, and caretaker who dedicated her life to her...
Frederick Albert Parker
Apr. 16, 1948 - Aug. 20, 2026
Frederick A. “Fred” Parker, 78, of Mililani, Hawaiʻi, passed away on August 20 surrounded by family. Fred was born in Monterey, California, to Oliver Ray Parker and Vera Hernandez Parker. He attended Seaside High School, studied Music at Monterey Peninsula College and Management Systems Analysis...
Barbara Jean Gouveia
Aug. 14, 1936 - Aug. 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Barbara Jean Gouveia Barbara Jean Gouveia, a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and treasured friend, passed away on August 20, 2026, at the age of 90. The oldest of 10 siblings, Barbara was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 14, 1936. She was a...
Mariana Agngarayngay Velasco
Jun. 05, 1936 - Aug. 19, 2026
Mariana Agngarayngay Velasco, 90, was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, to Basilio and Josefa Agngarayngay. She married the love of her life, Lucio Cornelio Velasco (1932-2022) at the young age of 16 and he at 20. They were blessed to share 69 years loving and enjoying life to the...
Judith Bueno Ganitano
Nov. 10, 1933 - Aug. 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of Judith Bueno Ganitano November 10, 1933 – August 19, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Judith B. Ganitano, age 92, of Aiea, Hawaii. She entered eternal rest on August 19, 2026. Judith was born to Antonio and Alberta Bueno in Dingras of Ilocos Norte,...
Edward Maldonado Sr.
Oct. 29, 1934 - Aug. 17, 2026
In Loving Memory of Edward Maldonado Edward “Eddie” Maldonado, born October 29, 1934, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, at the age of 91. Eddie was the beloved son of Manuel and Theresa Maldonado and brother to Manuel, Nani, Charles, and Lawrence. He attended Farrington High School,...
Bertram Akira Ishigaki
Jun. 19, 1956 - Aug. 17, 2026
In Loving Memory of Bertram Akira Ishigaki Bertram Akira Ishigaki, 70, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and grew up in Waialua, where he attended Waialua High School. Bertram had a deep love for football, and his favorite team was the Los Angeles Rams....