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Taps: Russell Kwai Nin Mun

April 21, 2025

Russell Kwai Nin Mun, 78, of Honolulu, died at Queen's Medical Center on Thursday February 20, 2025. Russell Mun served as a pilot in the Air Force before joining the Hawaii Air National Guard as an air traffic control officer....

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TAPS: Walter Don Ines

April 16, 2025

Walter Don Ines, of Kekaha, passed away on March 11, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born on Dec. 23, 1938, in Waimea, Kauai. He was a retired TSGT with Hawaii Air National Guard 150th AC&W Squadron-Kokee. He was preceded in death by father...

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TAPS: Dennis Kiyoshi Sunada

March 24, 2025

Dennis Kiyoshi Sunada, of Kapaa, passed away on Jan. 20, 2025, at the age of 84, with his family by his side. He was born on Aug. 7, 1940, in Lihue. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the Hawaii National Guard in Kokee....

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TAPS: William Martin

March 11, 2025

William Martin, 92, of Kekaha, was called to his Heavenly Home on Dec. 21, 2024. Willie, a retired Kekaha Sugar Company Paniolo, worked as a ranch cowboy and heavy equipment operator during his years of service. As he raised his...

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TAPS: Ernest Joseph Pauline

March 4, 2025

Ernest "The Sweetbread Man" Joseph Pauline Sr., 87, of Hilo died Feb. 17 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Honolulu, he owned the former Pauline's Bakery in Hilo and was a member of the Ancient Order of Foresters...

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TAPS: Mel Aurio

February 21, 2025

Mel Aurio, 67, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 19 at Kohala Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was a light equipment operator at Kona Country Club, produce clerk at Sack N Save Kona, and a former SP4 of the Hawaii Army National Guard....

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TAPS: Derek Akio Higa

February 12, 2025

Derek Akio Higa, 60, of Kohala died Dec. 1 at home. He owned and operated Show Systems Hawaii Inc., was the dedicated bass player of the I'land Boiz band, a Hawaii Air National Guard veteran and member of Kohala Okinawa Kenjin Kai....

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Taps: Obed Sniffen Jr. 

January 31, 2025

Obed Sniffen Jr. 56, of Mililani, Hawai‘i, died in ‘Aiea, Hawai‘i on December 28, 2024. He was born in Honolulu.  Visitation: 10:30 AM; Services: 11:30 AM on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Borthwick Mortuary Maunakea Chapel. Inurnment: 3:00 PM on...

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TAPS: Milton Oshiro

January 28, 2025

WHO: SSG (Ret) Milton Oshiro - Co A, 1st BN 299th INF, HIARNG WHAT: Funeral Service WHEN: Saturday, February 15, 2025             0900-1000: Viewing/Visitation             1000: Service starts WHERE: Kauai Veterans Center                 3215 Kapule Highway                 Lihue, HI 96766 MAILING...

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TAPS: Richard Katsuto Senaha

January 14, 2025

Richard Katsuto Senaha, 89, of Honolulu, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024. Born on April 21, 1935, in Honolulu, he proudly served his country and community as a member of the Hawaii Air National Guard, retiring after over 40...

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