Solomon Kauha journeyed forth on July 22, 2025 to his next adventure.  Sol was born in Wahiawa. He knew he wanted to be a policeman after his brush with the law due to drag racing as a teen.  For 25 years, he was a dedicated member of the Honolulu Police Department. Sol cherished his memories of...

Edward “Eddie” Abbot lived a life full of adventure, hard work, family, and friendship — and he was never without a good story to tell.  He passed away July 21, 2025 at 82, with loved ones at his side. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Katherine Rose “Nana Kay-Kay” Abbot and Edward William...

In Loving Memory of Florentina Mendoza Galiza February 6, 1930 – July 21, 2025 (age 95) It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Florentina Galiza, who peacefully departed this life on July 21, 2025, at the age of 95, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on February 6, 1930, in...

Gladys Mina Watanabe, 97, of Wahiawa, Hawaii passed away on July 20, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1927 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is survived by children, Lynne T. Dela Cruz (Robert), Carl P.M. Watanabe (Andrea), Valerie N. Kaai (Alfred), Robin T. Iris (Ben); 11 grandchildren; 13 great...

Elizabeth Simon Obituary Elizabeth Rejuso Simon, 77, of Mililani, Hawaii passed away on July 19, 2025. She was born on June 22, 1948 in San Fernando, Philippines. She is survived by husband, Richard P. Simon; sisters, Jocelyn Wyant, Rhodora Garrett. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August...

Flaviana Dumlao Adverderada, 87, of Ewa Beach, HI., passed away on July 19, 2025 in Ewa Beach, Hawaii.  She was born on December 22, 1937 in San Nicolas, Philippines. She is survived by sons, Mario (Rosalinda) Adverderada, Amor (Paula) Adverderada, Raymund (Alicyn) Adverderada; daughters, Joy...

Gerald Okano Obituary Gerald Thomas "Butchie" Okano, 81, of Kapaa, Hawaii passed away on July 18,2025. He was born on September 15, 1943 in Lihue, Hawaii. He is survived by wife, Ruby R. Okano; daughters, Charyl Makanui (Sheldon), Gerilynn Maria (Christopher); siblings, Merle Spence, Laraine...

Janet Leilani Ballio, 82, of Kapolei, Hawaii passed away on July 17, 2025. She was born on May 07, 1943 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is survived by son, Santiago Ballio; daughter, Jay Lynn Angeles (Ric); brother, Theodore "Bozo" Ventula, III (Anita); sisters, Estrelita Seeburger (Larry), Sarah Shim,...

Alvin K.M. Chang, 90, of Mililani, Hawaii passed away on July 17, 2025.  He was born on November 25, 1934 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by his wife, Mildred L. Chang; children, Audra Park, and Timmy K.T. Chang (Michelle); sister, Virginia Au (Harry); grandchildren, Melissa Morikawa...

EDNA MAE GOUVEIA ESONA 80, of Wahiawa, passed away on July 16, 2025. She was born on November 30, 1944, in Lihue, HI. Edna was the youngest daughter of Alice and Joseph Gouveia. After graduating from Kapaa High School, she married her high school sweetheart, Steven. They raised four beautiful...

Florence C. Murata, 82, of Waipahu, Hawaii passed away on July 15,2025. She was born on April 19, 1943 in Hilo, Hawaii. She is survived by son, Craig Murata; daughters, Sherrie Ann Punua (Michael), Debbie Murata (Calvin); grandchild, Jayson Murata-Boykin. Private service.

Rose Shizue Shimizu, 100, of Waipahu, HI., passed away on July 15, 2025 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was born on March 26, 1925 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is survived by sons, Richard Shimizu (Karen), Lloyd Shimizu (Mary Lou), Wayne Shimizu (Debbi), Norman Shimizu (Jim Proctor); sisters, Myra Hasegawa...