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Joseph Engbino
Apr. 17, 1939 - Aug. 04, 2026
Joseph Engbino, 87 Born April 17, 1939, in Makawao, Maui, passed away on August 4, 2026, at The Queen's Medical Center West Oahu. He was a wonderful person, a great musician who loved jazz and bossa nova music, and truly a great singer. He was well liked by everyone who had the pleasure of...
Frances Anne Mitte
Jan. 01, 1954 - Aug. 04, 2026
Frances Anne Mitte was born on New Year’s Day 1954, at 5:55 am, though she was the second baby born that year. She was born to Delphina Mitte at Kapiolani Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, though at that time it was known as Kapiolani Maternity Home. She was baptized at St. Patrick’s Church on...
Sarah Mitchell
Sep. 15, 1923 - Aug. 04, 2026
Sarah Mitchell lived a life defined by vision, determination, and an unwavering belief that anything was possible. As her husband often fondly remarked, "Your mom has crazy ideas, but they all come to fruition." Time and time again, Sarah proved him right. Born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, Sarah...
Jo Ann Furukawa
Dec. 25, 1951 - Aug. 02, 2026
With humble acceptance of God's Will, we announce the passing of Jo Ann Furukawa on August 2, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Andrew and Charlotte Clouse and sister of Charles, Tom and Norman. She was the loving wife of Daniel Furukawa, mother of James, grandmother of Jordan and...
Dennis Seisho Ota
Sep. 22, 1928 - Aug. 01, 2026
A beloved husband, father and grandfather, who passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on August 1st, 2026, in Hawaii Kai. Born in Okinawa, Japan, he dedicated much of his life to his passion for food and service, working for many years in the restaurant industry. Even in retirement, he stayed...
Lawrence Gose
Jul. 24, 1941 - Jul. 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of Lawrence Gose July 24, 1941- July 30, 2026 Lawrence ("Larry") Gose was born on July 24, 1941 at Ewa Plantation Hospital and passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026 at the age of 85. Larry grew up in Hawai'i and graduated from Waipahu High School in 1959. At the age of 19, he...
Leo Paul Giovanetti
Apr. 23, 1952 - Jul. 30, 2026
Leo Paul Giovanetti Leo Paul Giovanetti, of Honolulu, known to family and friends as Paul, was born on April 23, 1952, in Oakland, California, and passed away on July 30, 2026, in Honolulu at the age of 74. Paul was a man who loved to laugh, have fun, and spend time with the people he cared...
Marjorie Wai Kung Ho
Jun. 12, 1937 - Jul. 29, 2026
Obituary to be posted at a later date.
Charles Hiroshi Ishikawa
Mar. 11, 1926 - Jul. 29, 2026
Charles Hiroshi Ishikawa, a beloved father, husband, and grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 100 on July 29, 2026 in Waipahu, Hawaii. Born and raised in Waipahu, he served in the U.S. Army in the Military Intelligence Service during World War II and also served in the Korean War....
Yong Cha Kim Gomez
Mar. 12, 1935 - Jul. 29, 2026
Yong Cha Kim Gomez Yong Cha Kim Gomez passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026. She was born on March 12, 1935, in Fukuoka, Japan. Yong Cha married Joe F. Gomez, Jr. on August 2, 1968, in Seoul, South Korea. Together, they built their life in Hawaii, where Yong Cha was a longtime resident of...
Harriet Arakawa
Mar. 09, 1923 - Jul. 29, 2026
HARRIET ARAKAWA lived a full life till 103. She was born in Kurtistown, Hawaii Island. She enjoyed Japanese meals, nishime, sushi, shrimp tempura, potato salad are few of her favorites. Also, pizza, and she loved her Diet Coke Zero every day for past 20 plus years. Her favorite show was Hawaii 5-0.
Dorothy Yoshiko Higa
Apr. 11, 1930 - Jul. 28, 2026
Dorothy Yoshiko Higa, 96, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is survived by her sons, Lester (Karen) Higa and Gary (Mayumi) Higa; daughter, Lynn Vierra; brother, Melvin Miyashiro; sister, Lillian (Kenneth) Tamashiro; six...