July 2025

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Honoring VA’s 95th Birthday This week, we recognize an important milestone in our history. On July 21, 1930, President Herbert Hoover signed an executive order that created what we now know as the Department of Veterans Affairs. For 95 years, VA...

Ralph M. Yamada, 75, of Mililani, passed away in Mililani on March 14, 2025.  He was a computer science teacher at Kalihi Kai Elementary School. He later served as the Technology coordinator for Wahiawā Middle School before his retirement from the Department...

Starting July 25, 2025, Tripler Army Medical Center patients and staff will experience changes to how they enter the hospital grounds due to construction aimed at improving traffic flow. To reduce congestion, we will be temporarily using two different entry...

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John Kanakanui Lee Wahinekapu, 77, of Waimanalo, passed away on July 6, 2025. He was born on July 14, 1947, in Kona, Hawaii, where he grew up alongside his brothers, James and Gerald, and sister Barbara. A proud graduate of...

Today, we celebrate the beautiful life of Robert John Cabuco, who illuminated our world from September 12, 1976, to June 28, 2025. Born and raised in the heart of Honolulu, Robert's kind heart, brilliant mind, and confident spirit left a lasting impression on all...

Looking for adventure, hiking, or just pure relaxation this Labor Day? Discover Kilauea Military Camp, nestled in the heart of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park! Whether you're chasing lava landscapes or stargazing under crisp mountain skies, KMC is your perfect long...

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WHO: SPC (RET) Mario Gilbert Calantoc WHAT: Service and Full Honors WHEN: Wednesday, 23 July 2025               Time: Public visitation: 0900               Time: Service: 0930               Time: Military Honors: 1100 WHERE: Visitation and Service: Our Lady of the Mount, 1614 Monte Street, Honolulu, HI 96819 Military Honors and...