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Gordon Kazuo Wada
Mar. 19, 2026
Gordon Kazuo Wada passed away on March 19, 2026 at the age of 67. He is survived by his wife Candace Wada; his sons: Jordan (Mayumi), Justin, and Josh (Natalie); his brothers: Wayne (Donna), Michael (Susan), Eric (Joy), and Steven (Fumi). Gordon was a kind man who loved his friends and took great...
Alvin Hiromi Saiki
Oct. 24, 1939 - Mar. 18, 2026
Alvin Hiromi Saiki, 86, of Pearl City, Hawaii, was born on October 24, 1939 in Kapaa, Kauai, and passed away on March 18, 2026. A standout athlete at Kapaa High School, Alvin excelled in both football and baseball before continuing his education at Colorado State College in Greeley, Colorado. The...
Edward Isidro Galiza
May 15, 1983 - Mar. 18, 2026
87 of Haleiwa, passed away on Mar 18, 2026. Edward was born on May 15, 1938. He was the eldest of 10 children growing up in Poamoho Camp just outside of Wahiawa, HI. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 – 1959. While in the Navy he took an interest in karate and boxing. He also enjoyed playing...
Raul Angeles Flauta
Nov. 04, 1953 - Mar. 18, 2026
Raul Angeles Flauta was born on November 4th, 1953 in Iba, Zambales, PI, and from the start he moved through life with compassion and determination. These two qualities shaped his every step and marked each season of his journey. Family meant everything to Raul. He shared his days with his wife...
Ernesto Banayos Bachiller Sr.
Apr. 09, 1942 - Mar. 18, 2026
Ernesto Banayos Bachiller Sr., 83, of Waipahu, Hawaii passed away on March 18, 2026. He was born on April 9, 1942 in Bangued, Abra, Philippines. He is survived by his wife, Corazon Bachiller; daughter, Lily Bachiller; sons, Ernesto Bachiller, Glenn Bachiller (deceased), and Rudy Bachiller; 7...
Jacinta Eder Simpliciano
Aug. 17, 1931 - Mar. 17, 2026
Born in Bacarra Ilocos Norte Philippines, on August 17, 1931, Jacinta Eder Simpliciano was the beloved third daughter of Rosenda Acoba Eder and Dionicio Aceret Eder. She later immigrated to Hawai’i and built a beautiful and fulfilling life with her husband, Anastacio Simpliciano, marrying in 1961...
Javier Dansalan
Jun. 23, 1959 - Mar. 17, 2026
Javier Dansalan was born on July 23, 1959, to the union of Pedro Domion Dansalan and Praxedes Fiesta Damo in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He later moved to Hawaii for a brighter future in 1994 along with his father and siblings. He was able to give his own family the opportunity to...
John Juan Basug
Jan. 27, 1941 - Mar. 17, 2026
John Juan Basug, 85, of Waialua, Hawaii passed away on March 17, 2026. He was born on January 27, 1941 in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by his wife, Carlina Basug; sons, Heremias Basug, Hiloario Basug, Charito Basug, and Mario Basug; daughter, Marjorie Polendey; sister Dionicia...
Warren William Munro
Dec. 04, 1935 - Mar. 17, 2026
Warren William Munro, 90, of Aiea, Hawaii passed away on March 17, 2026. He was born on December 4, 1935 in Somerville, New Jersey. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Munro; children, Robert William Munro, Thomas Grahame Munro, and Jennifer Dawn Munro (Richard Shultz); sister, Dawn O'Hara Munro;...
Donald Taisuke Koga
Jan. 01, 1937 - Mar. 16, 2026
With deep sadness, we share that our beloved dad and grandpa, Donald Taisuke Koga, passed away on March 16, 2026. He was 89 years old. A proud graduate of Waialua High School’s class of 1954, Donald served in the US Army for nearly three years and then enjoyed a tenured career as a cash register...
LIberty I. Purganan
Mar. 23, 1957 - Mar. 16, 2026
Liberty Ibarra Purganan was born on March 23, 1957, in Camiling Tarlac, Philippines and passed away on March 16, 2026 in Waipahu, Hawaii. She was one of eleven children, raised in a large and loving family that helped shape her caring and resilient nature. She was a devoted wife, mother,...
Dellita Kaniho
Mar. 01, 1951 - Mar. 15, 2026
Dellita Lola Kuʻuleilehua Kaniho, 75, of Honolulu, passed away on March 15 2026. Born in Honolulu on March 1 1951, she was a graduate of Kamehameha Schools, Class of 1968. She enjoyed a career in administration, including many years as a legal secretary. Dellita is remembered for her kindness,...