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Larry Shigeru Yogi
Jul. 13, 2026
Larry Shigeru Yogi of Pearl City, passed away on July 13, 2026, at the age of 88. He was born in Waipahu, the youngest of 7 children of Shinmei and Haru Yogi. He served in the Army in Korea as an X-ray specialist with the 44th MASH and retired as an education compliance survey specialist with the...
Zenaida Reyes Estrada
Jan. 19, 1932 - Jul. 13, 2026
In Loving Memory of Zenaida R. Estrada January 19, 1932 – July 13, 2026 Waipahu, Hawaii — Zenaida R. Estrada, a dedicated educator, scholar, and beloved member of the Waipahu community, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, at the age of 94. Zenaida dedicated her life to the pursuit of...
Richard Hiroki Okamoto
Feb. 03, 1931 - Jul. 12, 2026
Richard Hiroki Okamoto, known as "Oka" to his military friends, "Hiro" to many others, and simply "My Hero" to his daughter, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and quiet strength. Born and raised on the beautiful island of Kauai, Richard enjoyed a happy childhood before...
Lauren Michelle Wolfe
Dec. 13, 1989 - Jul. 12, 2026
Lauren Michelle Wolfe, a beloved Wife, Mother, Daughter and Friend, was born on December 13, 1989, in New Jersey. She passed away at home on July 12, 2026. Lauren was the loving wife of Nichole "Nikki" Wolfe, with whom she shared a beautiful journey filled with love, laughter & happiness....
Gabriel Kaawa
Mar. 24, 1941 - Jul. 12, 2026
Gabriel "Punahele" Kaawa, 85, of Nānākuli, Hawaiʻi, passed away on July 12, 2026, at The Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu, HI. Gabriel was born in Hana, Maui. When he was young, his family moved to Honolulu, and later they made their home in Nānākuli, where he lived for the remainder of his...
Michael Alonzo Sabug
Oct. 18, 1982 - Jul. 11, 2026
Michael A. Sabug, 43, of Waialua, Hawaii, passed away on July 11, 2026. Born on October 18, 1982, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Michael will be remembered with love by his family and all who knew him. He leaves behind his father, Isaias Sabug; his mother, Crispina Sabug; his sister, Lisa Herring; and his...
George Michio Akiyoshi
Mar. 22, 1929 - Jul. 10, 2026
George Michio Akiyoshi lived a full life and passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026. He served in the Air Force as an Airman First Class at Hickam AFB from January 15, 1952 to January 14, 1956. Assigned to the 152nd Air Terminal Squadron, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the...
Edward Ka'anehe Jr.
Sep. 04, 1954 - Jul. 09, 2026
Edward Ka’anehe Jr., lovingly known to family and friends as “Choppy,” passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, at his home in Mililani, Hawaiʻi, at the age of 71. A man of profound dignity, boundless compassion, and quiet greatness, Choppy leaves behind a legacy of love, humility, and service...
Pedro Beliged Dolfo
Jul. 31, 1938 - Jul. 08, 2026
Pedro “Pee Wee” B. Dolfo Pedro B. Dolfo, born on July 31, 1938, in Haleiwa, Hawaii, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, integrity, and an unwavering devotion to those he loved. After graduating from Farrington High School in Honolulu,...
Mineko Wilhelm
Sep. 01, 1931 - Jul. 08, 2026
Mineko Wilhelm 94, of Mililani, passed away on July 8, 2026. Born in Paia, Maui, she was a proud graduate of Maui High School. She lived a fulfilling life as a devoted military spouse, mother, nana, aunty, sister, daughter, and friend. She is preceded in death by her husband Clarence "Pohaku"...
Yoshikazu Higa
Apr. 14, 1935 - Jul. 08, 2026
Yoshikazu Higa 91, of Mililani, died in Wahiawa on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. He was born on April 14, 1935 in Okinawa, Japan. Family to hold private services.
Carol Sue Pagano
Jun. 18, 1947 - Jul. 07, 2026
Carol Sue (Becker) Pagano, age 79, passed away at her home in Honolulu Hawaii, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. She was the loving mother of Lainie M. Pagano of Auburn, Washington, and Paul J. Pagano, of Tallahassee, Florida. She was born in New York City, New York, to Blanche (Skvor) Becker and Edward...