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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...

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...

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...

Douglas "Doug" Kulonoehu Awai Sr., 82, of Hilo, died April 30 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was the retired owner and mason contractor for Awai Masonry, later known as Awai & Sons Inc., a member of The Church of...

John Saito, 66, of Honaunau died Jan. 25 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was a mechanic, coffee and macadamia nut farmer, fisherman, animal lover and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran.  Survived by sister, Rachel Saito of Honomalino; two nephews; grandnieces,...

WHO: SGT CHEZ C. DUNSTON-LEE - Formerly served with C BEB; separated from service on 1 OCT 2017 WHAT: Service and Full Honors WHERE: Hawaiian Memorial Park 45-425 Kamehameha Hwy Kaneohe, HI 96744 WHEN: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Visitation / Service / Reception:...

Walter "Wally" Jack Poha, 74, of Hilo died May 2 at home. Born in Pahala, he was a retired head cook for Mauna Kea Observatories Support Services, Hawaii Army National Guard and Hawaii Air National Guard retiree and member of AJA, ILWU and HGEA...

WHO:  CSM (Ret) Bert M. Hamakado – 29th BSB, HIARNG WHAT: Military Honors WHEN: Friday, 06 June 2025 at 0930 WHERE: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific 2177 Puowaina Dr. Honolulu, HI 96813 MAILING OF CONDOLENCES: Rose Hamakado (Wife) 2745A...

WHO: SSG TANOA, JUSTICE FAAGAI WHAT: Service and Full Honors WHERE: St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church, 720 N King St, Honolulu, HI 96817 WHEN: 3 JUN 2025 Visitation and Service: St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church               Time: Public visitation, 0930-1030               Time: Service, 1030 Military Honors and...