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John Takeshi Ogura
Mar. 31, 1955 - Jun. 24, 2025
John Takeshi Ogura, 70, of Mililani, Hawaii passed away on June 24, 2025. He was born on March 31, 1955 in Watsonville, California. He is survived by his wife, Tessie Ogura; son, Aaron Ogura; daughters, Renee Tada (Braden), and Casey Yanos (Jay); stepdaughters, Sandi Reyes (Robin), and Lisa Lee...
Richard "Shige" Satoshi Shigemoto
Aug. 21, 1928 - Jun. 23, 2025
Richard “Shige” Shigemoto Obituary Richard Satoshi Shigemoto, 96, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii passed away on June 23, 2025. He was born on August 21, 1928 in Kapaa, Hawaii. He is survived by his wife, Jane Shinayo Shigemoto; son, Todd Shigemoto; daughter, Robyn Tanaka (Alan); 4 grandchildren; 4...
Sherman Hideyo Matsuyoshi
Jun. 19, 1937 - Jun. 23, 2025
Sherman Matsuyoshi Obituary Sherman Hideyo Matsuyoshi, 88, of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away on June 23, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1937 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by wife, Sumiko Matsuyoshi; daughters, Jill A. Rogers (Darren), Ginny Matsuyoshi; sister; June Higa; 2...
Takano Sawada
Sep. 30, 1927 - Jun. 23, 2025
Takano Sawada Obituary Takano Sawada, 97, of Wahiawa, Hawaii passed away on June 23, 2025. She was born on September 30, 1927 in Waialua, Hawaii. She is survived by her sons, Nathan Sawada, Jordan Sawada (Tammie), Samuel Sawada (Cecilia), and Paul Fukumura-Sawada (Dawn); daughters, Joan Sugahara...
Kenneth Katsumi Kuroiwa
May 03, 1928 - Jun. 23, 2025
Kenneth Kuroiwa Obituary Kenneth Katsumi Kuroiwa, 97, of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away on June 23, 2025. He was born on May 3, 1928 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by his sons, James Hino (Irene), Keith Kuroiwa (Eldena), and Wesley Kuroiwa (Lori); daughters, Sharon Lawler-Miyaki (Clyde), and...
Lopi Pio Malagaoma
Oct. 22, 1941 - Jun. 23, 2025
Lopi Malagaoma Obituary Lopi Pio Malagaoma, 83, of Wahiawa, Hawaii passed away on June 23, 2025. He was born on October 22, 1941 in Sagafili, Samoa. He is survived by his wife, Elesiva Malagaoma; son, Lopi M. Malagaoma; daughters, Afioga Leui, and Moana Aliilua (Afatia); brother, Sitoa...
Douglas Paul Denney
Aug. 27, 1948 - Jun. 23, 2025
Douglas Denney Obituary Douglas Paul Denney, 76, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii passed away on June 23, 2025. He was born on August 27, 1948 in Fort Carson, Colorado. He is survived by wife, Ivy Galariada; sons, Milton (Melissa) Bradley, Jr., Sean Denney, Keoni Bradley; sister, Corrine Murphy;...
Edward R. Tabisola
Jun. 22, 2025
Edward R. Tabisola (a.k.a Ed, Eddie, Bill), 75, passed away on June 22, 2025. Born in Hilo, Hawaii, he was one of 10 children of Roque and Flora Tabisola. Edward is survived by his wife, Fran; his daughter, Gina; his sisters, Mary Jane, Angeline, Christine, and Debbie; and his brother, Robert. He...
Petra Fernandez Torres
Feb. 01, 1927 - Jun. 21, 2025
Petra Torres Obituary Petra Fernandez Torres, 98, of Waipahu, Hawaii passed away on June 21, 2025. She was born on February 01, 1927 in North Kohala, Hawaii. She is survived by sons, Dennis Torres (Joey), Ronald Torres (Jackie); brother, Julian Martinez; many grandchildren, great grandchildren...
Stephanie Haunani Kepa
Mar. 28, 1955 - Jun. 21, 2025
Stephanie Kepa Obituary Stephanie Haunani Kepa, 70, of Kapolei, Hawaii passed away on June 21, 2025. She was born on March 28, 1955 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is survived by sons, Chad K.K. Kepa (Chandellaine), Joshua I. Kepa (Tina); daughter, Sommer N. Kepa; brother, Daniel K. Papa; sisters,...
Edna Kiyomi Nishimura
Aug. 23, 1948 - Jun. 21, 2025
Edna Kiyomi Nishimura, 76, of Pearl City, Hawaii passed away on June 21, 2025. She was born on August 23, 1948 in Honokaa, Hawaii. She is survived by husband, Clifford K. Nishimura; son Evan Nishimura; daughter, Carrie Kishimoto (Chad); sister, Iris Nakagawa; 2 grandchildren. Memorial service...
Amy Emiko Omalza
Jan. 21, 1944 - Jun. 21, 2025
Amy Emiko Omalza, a cherished matriarch and beacon of love, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, after a brave journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on January 21, 1944, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Amy's life was a testament to the strength and warmth of the Aloha...