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Dave Katsumi Uemura
Jan. 19, 1971 - May 23, 2025
Dave Uemura Obituary Dave Katsumi Uemura, 54, passed away on May 23, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, on January 19, 1971, Dave lived a life filled with aloha, kindness, warmth, and deep connection to his family, friends, and community. A proud graduate of...
Orby Ralph Groves
Nov. 22, 1929 - May 22, 2025
Orby Groves Obituary Orby Ralph Groves, 95, of Wahiawa, Hawaii passed away on May 22, 2025. He was born on November 22, 1929 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by wife, Ruth Marie Groves; sons Orby "Butch" R. Groves, Jr. (Judith Menezes), Michael T. Groves (Wipanun "Jinny"); daughters, Stacey R....
Paul Pascual Bactista, Sr.
Aug. 12, 1954 - May 21, 2025
Paul Bactista, Sr. Obituary Paul Pascual Bactista, Sr. passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025 at Pali Momi Medical Center in the presence of his beloved family by his side. He was 70 years old. He was born on August 12, 1954 in Wahiawa to Pascual and Rosalinda Bactista (both deceased). Paul is...
Ray Masayuki Hamamura
Apr. 26, 1934 - May 20, 2025
Ray Hamamura Obituary Ray Masayuki Hamamura, 91, of Mililani, Hawaii passed away on May 20, 2025. He was born on April 26, 1934 in Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii. He is survived by wife, Hannah Hamamura; sons, Darrell (Debbie) Hamamura, Brian Hamamura (deceased); brother, Roy (Kay) Hamamura, Harry-deceased...
Peggy Chidori Miyamoto
Apr. 30, 1928 - May 20, 2025
Peggy Miyamoto Obituary Peggy Chidori Miyamoto, 97, of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away on May 20, 2025. She was born on April 30, 1928 in Wahiawa, Hawaii. She is survived by sons, Garret Miyamoto(Diane), Russel Miyamoto (Cindy); sister, Helen Kanbara; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Private...
SMSgt Zeke Zotico Izon
Feb. 10, 1927 - May 20, 2025
SMSgt Zeke Izon Obituary SMSgt Zeke Zotico Izon, 98, of Wahiawa, Hawaii passed away on May 20, 2025. He was born on February 10, 1927 in Waialua, Hawaii. He is survived by his children, Maureen Izon, Veronica Schack (Edwin Jr.), Stephanie Page-Kimura (Keith), Thomas Izon (Naoko), Patrick Izon...
Anthony Tsuneyoshi Yamamura
Jan. 15, 1933 - May 20, 2025
Anthony Tsuneyoshi Yamamura, 92, of Pearl City, Hawaii passed away on May 20, 2025. He was born on January 15, 1933 in Yamaguchi, Japan. He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann M. Yamamura; children, Todd T. Yamamura (Jennifer), Ann S. Matsukado (Allan), and Jean K. Igawa (Brent); 6 grandchildren;...
Mei Lien "Melealoha" Hale
Dec. 27, 1966 - May 19, 2025
Mei Lien Hale Obituary Mei Lien "Melealoha" Hale, 58, of Haleiwa, Hawaii passed away on May 19, 2025. She was born on December 27, 1966 in Okinawa, Japan. She is survived by her husband, Miles E. Hale; daughter, Halen K. Hale; brothers, Andy Hale (Jill), and Bill Hale (Tricia); numerous nieces...
Ramon Villa Batangan
Dec. 04, 1929 - May 19, 2025
Ramon Batangan Obituary Ramon Villa Batangan, 95, of Kapolei, Hawaii passed away on May 19, 2025. He was born on December 4, 1929 in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by his children: Edwin (Bella) Batangan, Jurry (Daisy) Batangan, Roland (Ruth) Batangan and Madelyn (Robert)...
Clara Puakamohala Yoshiko Yokotake
Apr. 30, 1937 - May 19, 2025
Clara Yokotake Obituary Clara Puakamohala Yoshiko Yokotake, 88, of Haleiwa, Hawaii passed away on May 19, 2025. She was born on April 30, 1937 in Waialua, Hawaii. She is survived by sons, Keith Yokotake, Mark (Sandra) Yokotake; daughter, Rhoda Schwend; brothers, Ivan Asano, Norman (Pat) Asano; 3...
Keith Shige Kawamoto
Sep. 04, 1958 - May 19, 2025
Keith Kawamoto Obituary Keith Shige Kawamoto, 66, of Mililani, Hawaii passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025 after a 9 month battle with esophageal cancer. Keith was born on September 4, 1958 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Shuichi and Jackie (Miyauchi) Kawamoto. Starting out as a long-term substitute...
Judith Yolanda Rich
Jul. 07, 1948 - May 18, 2025
Judith Rich Obituary Judith “Judy” Yolanda Rich Sunrise: July 7, 1948 Sunset: May 18, 2025 Judith “Judy” Rich passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Judy leaves behind a legacy of faith, kindness,...