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Dorothy Jean Coleman
Mar. 30, 1938 - Jan. 15, 2023
Dorothy Coleman Obituary Dorothy Jean Coleman, 84, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, passed away on January 15, 2023. She was born on March 30, 1938 in Huttig, Arkansas. She is survived by her sons, Charles Coleman, Mark Coleman; daughters, Regina Horne, Cheryl Coleman (Tracy LaGrande); 12 grandchildren;...
Shigeru Yamasaki
May 24, 1920 - Jan. 14, 2023
Shigeru Yamasaki Obituary Shigeru Yamasaki, 102, of Kapolei, Hawaii, passed away on January 14, 2023. He was born on May 24, 1920 in Kau, Hilea, Hawaii. He is survived by his sons, Kelvin Yamasaki (Suzette), Karl Yamasaki, and Curt Yamasaki (Chong); sisters, Ritsue Kinjo, Tomie Karasuda, Mitsue...
Jeanette Neal La Pierre
Dec. 01, 1938 - Jan. 14, 2023
Jeanette La Pierre Obituary Jeanette Neal La Pierre, 84, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on January 14, 2023. She was born on December 1, 1938 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is survived by her husband, Robert George La Pierre; daughters, Lorrie Louis and Rochelle Young; eight grandchildren, and 12...
Naohiro Takahashi
Dec. 09, 1926 - Jan. 14, 2023
Naohiro Takahashi Obituary Naohiro Takahashi, 96, of Mililani, Hawaii, passed away on January 14, 2023. He was born on December 9, 1926 in Yuba City, California. He is survived by sons, Gunji Takahashi (Hitomi), Jiro Takahashi (Maki), Earl N. Takahashi (Xena); and four grandchildren. Private...
Kimiko Kamisato
Aug. 17, 1922 - Jan. 14, 2023
Kimiko Kamisato Obituary Kimiko Kamisato, 100 years old, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2023 at a care home in Aiea. She was born in Halawa-Ewa, Oahu on August 17, 1922 to Taro and Kame (Inafuku) Takushi. She was the eldest of nine children (6 boys and 3 girls). Lilly Tokuhara is the...
Felisa Mary Fe Miner
Jun. 30, 1947 - Jan. 14, 2023
Felisa Miner Obituary Felisa Mary Fe Miner, 75, of Waipahu, Hawaii, passed away on January 14, 2023. She was born on June 30, 1947 in Waipahu. She is survived by her partner in life; Benjamin Miner, Sr; sons, Benjamin Miner, Jr., (Nadine), Robert Miner (Jody), and Isaac Miner (Leticia);...
Frank Ka'ahanui Velligas
Aug. 05, 1925 - Jan. 13, 2023
Frank Velligas Obituary Frank Ka'ahanui Velligas, 97, of Wahiawa, Hawaii, passed away on January 13, 2023. He was born on August 5, 1925 in Maui, Hawaii. He is survived by sons, Dalton Velligas (Nona), Robert Velligas, Frank Velligas (Jeanette), and John Velligas (Ronalyn); daughter, Pauline...
Matthew Nobuki Sanbei
Jan. 24, 1962 - Jan. 13, 2023
Matthew Sanbei Obituary Matthew Nobuki Sanbei, 60, of Wahiawa, Hawaii, passed away on January 13, 2023. He was born on January 24, 1962 in Wahiawa, Hawaii. He is survived by his wife, Josephine S. Sanbei; daughter, Megan Sanbei; siblings, Michael (Gail) Sanbei, and Marjorie Kanda. Wake Service...
Paul Yoshimi Yamada
Oct. 22, 1934 - Jan. 12, 2023
Paul Yamada Obituary Paul Yoshimi Yamada, 88, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on January 12, 2023. He was born on October 22, 1934 in Waipahu, Hawaii. He is survived by his son, Paul J. Yamada; daughter, Stephanie Yamada; granddaughter, Ashley Davis; and sister, Marion Oda. Private service...
Elena Manuel Cardona
Sep. 23, 1935 - Jan. 12, 2023
Elena Cardona Obituary Elena Manuel Cardona, 87, of Waipahu, Hawaii, passed away on January 12, 2023. She was born on September 23, 1935 in Angadanan Centro 3, Isabela, Philippines. She is survived by her children, Rudy (Meline) Cardona, and Ray (Eleanor) Cardona; grandchildren, Tia, Leinala,...
Catalina Medrano Velasco
Feb. 14, 1944 - Jan. 12, 2023
Catalina Velasco Obituary Catalina Medrano Velasco, 78, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, passed away on January 12, 2023. She was born on February 14, 1944 in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by her children, Grizaldy (Analiza) Velasco, Pherry (Karren) Velasco, Ferdinand (Maricar)...
Christopher Michael Del Mar
Jul. 13, 1979 - Jan. 11, 2023
Christopher Del Mar Obituary Christopher Michael Del Mar, 43, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on January 11, 2023. He was born on July 13, 1979 in Hilo, Hawaii. He is survived by his mother, Josephine Del Mar; brother, Erik (Bobbie Jean) Del Mar, Sr.; grandmother, Betty Batalona; and aunts,...