59, of Honolulu, died in Honolulu on April 8, 2017. Services: 5 pm - 9 pm on Saturday, May 6 at Ballard Family Moanalua Mortuary- Chapel.
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Bert Malott Jr.
82, of Kailua, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on March 9, 2017. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Visitation: 9:00 a.m.; Services: 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at St. Anthony of Padua.
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Anna Fung Ching
94, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. She was born in Kohala, Hawaii. Private Services.
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Felicidad Cordero Acierto
69, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on April 15, 2017. She was born in Lupao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Visitation: 11:30a.m.; Services: 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Burial: 3:00 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
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Julian Suan Ledesma
80, of Honolulu, Oahu, died at home on March 16, 2017. He was born in Honolulu. Inurnment: 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 1, 2017 at The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl.
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Louis Amore
93, of Wahiawa, Hawaii, died in Wahiawa on Thursday, March 9, 2017. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. Private services were held.
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Vicki Gail Scott
80, of Lihue, Kauai, died on April 8, 2017. She was born on October 20, 1936 in Austin, Texas. Private Services held.
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Patricia Makaula “Loke” Dela Vega
On the morning of April 4 2017, Patricia "Lokelani" Makaula Dela Vega was peacefully called home by Our Lord Jesus Christ while hospitalized at Straub Hospital. At her bedside was her husband of 49 years, Jonathan, son Darryn (Noe) Dela Vega and daughter Jonalyn (Troy) Shimasaki. Patricia was born in Honolulu on October 4, 1947, and is also survived by brothers Donald Ranario, Ronald (Mary) Dela Cruz and Anthony (Malia) Koko, sisters Bernadette (Sterling) Nii, Lorraine Delay, Anna Victor and Elizabeth (Rick) Ahina. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Kualii, MacKenzie, Hannah, Boyd and Aulii, all of whom were the joys of her world, and hanai daughter Bernie Gasper, as well as numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. Patricia was proud of her Hawaiian lineage and enjoyed dancing with Puanani Alama's studio and later with Halau O Kamuela under Kumu Kunewa Mook and Kumu Kaui Kamanao. She was also a member of Hale O Na Alii and served as a board member for the Honolulu Civic Club. One of her most memorable moments was serving as chairperson of the Holoku Ball committee, which brought the annual Holoku Ball back to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel after an absence of many years. Patricia was a 1965 graduate of Farrington High School, and had been employed as a loan officer for the former Liberty Bank, as a sales representative for several jewelry manufacturers, and later retired from American Savings Bank. Celebration of Life Services will be held at the Valley of the Temples Memorial Chapel (47-200 Kahekili Highway, Kaneohe, HI 96744) on Friday, May 5, 2017. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:30 a.m. with services beginning at 10:30 a.m. Aloha attire is suggested. Arrangements Provided By: Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary
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Eleanor Oi Lan Siu
Eleanor Oi Lan Wong Siu, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2017 in Honolulu at the age of 96. She was born in Honolulu and married to George Patrick Siu until his passing away in 1968. For nearly 50 years, Eleanor was a successful owner & manager of The Cathedral Gift Shop on Fort St. & Ala Moana Shopping Center. She was kind, hardworking and a generous woman who embraced her faith everyday through her work & her family. She will always be cherished for her love and endless devotion to God. She will be remembered by her 3 sons Bryan, Stanton, Gregson and her 7 grandsons, 1 granddaughter and 3 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Her Life will be held at Nuuanu Memorial Park's East Chapel on Friday May 5 visitation at 10:30 & service at 11 a.m. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome. Contributions can be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation & the American Lung Association. Private burial. Arrangements Provided By: NUUANU MEMORIAL PARK & MORTUARY LLC
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Toyoko Miyasato
Toyoko Miyasato, 86, passed away surrounded by family on March 25, 2017 in Honolulu. She was born on July 30, 1930 in Honohina on the Big Island of Hawaii. Toyoko is survived by her husband Tim Seikichi Miyasato; sons Brad Miyasato (Brad Duerre) and Rodney Miyasato (Naomi); daughter Katherine Perron (Richard); brothers Tamotsu and Isawo Isa; sister Kiyoko Imada and 3 grandsons. Service will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Mililani Memorial Park Makai Chapel. Visitation 5:00 pm with service at 6:00 pm. No flowers. Casual attire.
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Teruo Arai
Professionally known as Koishiro Nishikawa, 90, of Honolulu, passed away peacefully at his home on March 14, 2017. He was born in Tokyo, Japan where he started studying Japanese Classical Dancing from age 6, and spent his entire life perfecting his dancing and acting abilities. As Koishiro Nishikawa, he and his late wife, taught at the Nishikawa-Kotobuki Japanese Dancing Studio in Honolulu. He performed regularly in stage performances in Hawaii, Japan, and major U.S. cities throughout his career. He is survived by nieces and nephews. Private services have been held. Arrangements Provided By: NUUANU MEMORIAL PARK & MORTUARY LLC
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Freesia Fay Keanuenue Kaneaiakala
July 19, 1942 - April 20, 2017 Freesia Fay Keanuenue Kaneaiakala of Kaneohe, Oahu passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on April 20, 2017. She was born July 19, 1942 to David P. Kalani Jr. and Abigail K. Burke Kalani. She attended public schools all her life, starting with Lincoln Elementary, Stevenson Intermediate and Roosevelt high School class of 1960; which was the last English standard class. She worked at Kamehameha Schools printing Shop, Star Bulletin printing Co., Hawaii Library Binding Co., Honolulu Community Action Program, JPS and HonFed Bank. In 1967, she spent 18 months as a Missionary for the LDS church serving among the Indian Tribes of Montana. In 1970, she married her sweetheart, Wayne Kawehi Kaneaiakala, on October 31st in the Laie Hawaii Temple. She loved her husband very much and would accompany him to his many activities. She enjoyed reunions with her Roosevelt classmates as well as her husbands Kamehameha classmates. She traveled to Las Vegas often to enjoy reunions with family and friends. Being a devout Mormon, she and her husband attended Sunday meetings and Laie Hawaii temple regularly. In 2003, she was diagnosed with Uterine Cancer. After surgery she went through chemotherapy and radiation and was in remission for 14 years. In 2008, kidney failure caused her to start dialysis, but it never stopped her from traveling to Vegas or other trips. She and her husband never had children of their own. Being a Fire Fighter her husband would work 24-hour shifts, leaving her home by herself. All that changed when they opened their home to nieces and nephews; which would keep her company during her husband's 24-hour shifts. She was "Miss Aloha", a social butterfly who spoke to anyone regardless of gender, race, age, or religion. Her standard greeting to strangers was "My husband's a fire man, my name is Freesia and I am a Mormon." On April 6, 2017 she was taken to Castle Medical Center due to a stroke which she never recovered from. On April 20th she passed, joining her parents. She is survived by husband Wayne Kawehi Kaneaiakala, her brothers David P. Kalani III, Dwayne K. Kalani Sr. and sister Merle K. Kalani and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held on May 5th at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Kaneohe, HI Stake Center at 46-117 Halaulani St. Viewing will be at 8:30-11:00 am, services at 11 am followed by burial at 1pm at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Sonja Mollenhoff MASSEY
Sonja Massey passed away peacefully on April 8th, 2017, in Issaquah, Washington, at age 75, with her family close by. Sonja was born in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, shortly before Pearl Harbor, to "E.S." and Madelyn Mollenhoff. She attended Punahou School in Honolulu where she was proud of the fact that she was one the few "13's," those who had attended Punahou for 13 years; from kindergarten through graduation from high school. Her "Class of 59" was also the one that welcomed Hawaii into statehood. After graduation, while studying at the University of California, Berkley, she married Tom Conger, a Punahou graduate and Army officer. During her husband's tour in Germany she contributed many hours of volunteer work as well as developing proficiency in the German language. This marriage gave her three children, Julia, born in Germany; Rand, and Jim, born in Honolulu. Later, in Honolulu, and now a single mother of three, Sonja continued to display the drive, dedication, and loving devotion to her children and others, that played a major role throughout her life. Working in the real estate field she obtained real estate licenses, as well as securities and brokerage licenses that would serve her in her ultimate field of helping people as a Certified Financial Planner. In 1977, Sonja met Cdr. Scott Massey, a naval officer recently transferred to Pearl Harbor; they were married in 1978 in Honolulu. Scott brought three children into the family, Andrea, Richard and Christopher. So true to Sonja's character, she welcomed these three; lovingly, unequivocably, and completely into her family. During their time on Oahu Sonja, Scott, and sometimes recalcitrant children would spend many weekends big-game fishing offshore. This time was highlighted by Sonja's landing a 500 pound blue marlin. Sonja, Scott, and family moved to central Washington in 1982, residing Cashmere; later moving to Fall City, Washington in 1989. She worked as a Certified Financial Planner for over a decade. She was active in the local community, serving six years on the board of the Snoqualmie Valley Senior Center, and served as chairman for their annual plant sale. Sonja loved children, and was always anxious to visit a local school, whether it be in Fall City, South Africa, or Vietnam. One who loved to travel, after she retired in 2006, she and Scott took advantage of many opportunities; traveling throughout Europe and Southeast Asia, as well as South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Myanmar, and exotic Borneo. Sonja and Scott were blessed with many grandchildren; Sydney and CJ Evans, Sam and Maile Conger, Finn Conger, CC and Desi Shaw, and Diego and Julieta Massey. Their Fall City home served as a home base for the extended family, with many summers and holiday seasons filled with the sounds of laughter and happy, energetic grandchildren. Sonja was blessed with a warm, loving, personality; she was naturally beautiful, in body, smile and soul. She is remembered as an incredibly inclusive person, with openness and sincerity. She wanted to include everyone, embracing, yet not dominating. An inveterate hostess, as well as an accomplished amateur chef; she would turn out spectacular meals, with seemingly effortless ease. She was loved by those who met her and will be missed by all. Sonja is survived by her husband Scott; children Julia Lee Evans of San Antonio, Texas; Andrea Shaw of Woodside, California; Rand Conger of Seattle, Washington; Richard Massey of Los Angeles, California; Jim Conger of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, and Christopher Massey of London, England, and siblings Karen White of San Antonio, Texas; Jim Mollenhoff of Dallas, Texas; and Molly Light of Rio Medina, Texas. She is predeceased by her parents, "E.S." and Madelyn Mollenhoff. The family would like to thank all of those at the Swedish Cancer Center, Issaquah Campus who cared for her in her final illness. Their warmth and caring through a difficult struggle was greatly appreciated. Sonja will be inurned in the National Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl, Honolulu, Hawaii) in a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers or other gifts of remembrance, please consider a donation in her name to a charity of your choice; the American Cancer Society; or the Snoqualmie Valley Senior Center (www.snovalleysenior.org).
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Majorie G. Dela Fuente
92 years, she was born October 30th, 1924. Raised in Mountain View, Hawaii. Lived in Honolulu, Hawaii over 65 years. Siblings of the Ferriera: Olivia, George, Vivian, Larry, Alice, Stanley and Lorraine. Survived by: Dela Fuente: Marvin, Howard, Larry, and Paul. Grandchildren: Dela Fuente Porcha, Nicole, and Michelle. Loved by many from Aina Haina Congregation of Jehovah Witness. Services: 11:00am-3:00pm on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Koolau Glass Ballroom.
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Pilson (“Young”) Miller
Pilson ("Young") Miller, formerly Cho, passed peacefully at home on April 22, 2017. She was 75 years old. She is survived by her husband, Bernard Miller, her two daughters Nanny and Evelyn, and her four grand- children Ashley, Annette, Olivia, and Penelope. Mrs. Miller was born in Korea, and moved to Honolulu forty years ago. She was married to Bernard, a retired printer and former Coast Guard, for the past sixteen years. Together they were proudly employed by the federal government over the last ten years. They enjoyed cultivating land for gardening, and especially spending family vacations with the grandchildren. Mrs. Miller will be remembered for her strength, determination, and humor. To her daughters she instilled a sense of self-reliance and devotion to family. She had the gift of a sharp wit and easy conversation. She treasured children, delighting in the American traditions of Egg Hunts and Trick-or-Treat. She remained active and vigorous until the past year when she succumbed to illness. She was much loved and will be deeply missed. The family wishes to thank Dr. Marissa Nguyen; Ms. Lourdes Vergara Marcelo and her caregivers; and St. Francis Hospice, for their compassion. Arrangements: Ballard Family Moanalua Mortuary.
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Robert “Bob” Katsuyoshi Sonoda
74, of Honolulu, an Air Force veteran and retired computer consultant for IBM, passed away on April 2, 2017 at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons, Scott and Kenan; mother, Sadako; brother, Edward (Gwendolyn); and sisters, Judith Goo and Barbara (Glenn) Fujimoto. He was predeceased by his wife, Jan Kawabata. Visitation is at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. The service is at 1:00 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. Arrangements Provided By: HOSOI GARDEN MORTUARY
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TIMOTHY JOHN LUI-KWAN
Timothy John Lui-Kwan (66) passed away while swimming in the waters of Kaimana Beach, April 16, 2017.
Tim will be remembered for his generosity, humility, and spirit of aloha that embodied everything he did. He was a selfless and loving family man, an avid waterman, and a dedicated and passionate attorney.Born on March 25, 1951 to Benedict and Valentina Lui-Kwan in Hilo, Hawai'i, Tim was the fourth of ten children. A proud graduate of Kamehameha Schools Kapalama, Tim earned a degree in Anthropology from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. While working as an archaeologist for the Bishop Museum, he earned his law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law.
He was a partner in the Honolulu law office of Carlsmith Ball. He was leading the charge for the University of Hawai'i at Hilo and the Thirty Meter Telescope. Before joining Carlsmith, Tim worked for the Legal Aid Society of Hawai'i and served as deputy planning director and deputy corporation counsel for the County of Hawai'i. In his early days, he was a part of the cultural revitalization taking shape in the 1970s and was actively engaged with Alu Like, Pa'a Pono Miloli'i, Protect Kaho'olawe 'Ohana, Pele Defense Fund, Hui Mamalahoa, to name a few. This commitment threaded through his entire life.
Tim has a large, loving family - his wife Lynn "Marty" Martinson Lui-Kwan, daughter Erica Mahina Lui-Kwan, son Nicholas Lui-Kwan, stepdaughter Malia Paul, son in law Scott Paul, two grandchildren Kainoa and Mehana Paul, brothers Benedict, Ivan, Gregory, James, Randal, and Alexander, and sisters Anna (Akaka), Valerie, and Nicola (Giardina).
A service celebrating Tim's life will be held at Diamond Head Memorial Park Chapel on Saturday May 6. Visitation begins at 9:00 am and the service begins at 10:30am. Aloha attire.
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Thomas Susumu Horiuchi
87, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on Sunday, April 23, 2017. He was born in Honolulu. Private Services.
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Edwin Batulan Tabangay
66, of Aiea, Hawaii, died in Aiea on April 17, 2017. He was born in Honolulu. Visitation: 5:30 p.m.; Services: 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Mililani Mortuary, Makai Chapel.
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Wilfred Bonoan “Winky” Madamba
70, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on March 21, 2017. He was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Visitation: 6:00p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2017 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Services: 9:00a.m. on Saturday, May 6 at St. John the Baptist Church. Burial: 12:00 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
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