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Ellen Yasuko Watanabe

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88, of Kaneohe, passed away on May 2, 2018 in Honolulu. She is survived by sons, Scott (Patti), Stuart (Lora), Stacy; daughter, Sheryl (Gary) Miyama; 7 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 23 at Harris United Methodist Church. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary

Sean Robert Weber

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Of Mililani, Hawaii passed away on June 6, 2018. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was 22 years old, a graduate of Mililani High School Class of 2014 and a 2013 Eagle Scout of BSA Troop 164. Sean is survived by his parents Robert and Jodi and his siblings Nicole and Max. A tireless hiker, a PS4 gamer, an exuberant optimist, a loving son, brother, and grandson, his time with us was far too short due to cancer. Private services held.

George Isao Hieda

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George Isao HiedaAge 90, of Honolulu, passed away surrounded by his family on April 30, 2018, at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. He was born in a leap year on March 1, 1928, in Sprecklesville, Maui. He graduated from Baldwin High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army. Thereafter he attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa and went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School. George began his legal career as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu, worked briefly at the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, and retired as a Deputy Corporation Counsel for the City and County of Honolulu, Chief of Land Acquisition. After retirement he continued to do legal work, helping many of his friends and family establish their wills and trusts. A devoted and loving husband and father, George is survived by the love of his life, his wife Dorothy whom he was married to for 63 years; his son Gerald; daughters Pauline (Larry) Nomura and Janey (Glen) Lindbo; sister Helen (Michael) Morisaki; and by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. George enjoyed many years of ballroom dancing with his wife Dorothy, and was an avid University of Hawaii sports fan attending games and holding season tickets to UH football, baseball, and men's and women's basketball and volleyball programs for over 50 years. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and attending and videotaping his grandchildren's dance performances, basketball games, and various school and sporting events. He will be remembered for his kind and generous heart, friendly personality, quick wit, integrity, great sense of humor, and his bright, infectious smile. Visitation is at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. The service begins at 4:00 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary

Keith Takashi Kuwana

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Keith Takashi Kuwana68, of Waianae, died in Waianae on April 8, 2018. He graduated from Aiea High School in 1967. Survived by sisters, Lani Harrington and Lynn Yamamoto, brother Steven Kuwana, nieces and nephews. Services held. Arrangements Provided By: Oahu Mortuary

Esther Ngit Chung Ikemoto

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Esther Ngit Chung Ikemoto94, of Aiea peacefully passed away on May 20, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard "Ike" Kanji Ikemoto. Esther is survived by children Lynette Block (Glenn-deceased), Lurline Dysart (Charles), James Ikemoto (Lynette), Leila Lee (Baron), and Laurie Ishida (Ronald). She was proud of and adored her 14 grandchildren and 7 great- grandchildren, and was excited about two additional great-grand- children arriving later this year. Esther was extremely generous in spirit and heart, had a miraculous green thumb, and would light up a room with her smile. She also enjoyed singing with family and friends, and sang with great gusto and genuine happiness. Esther accepted others into her life warmly and lovingly, and would generate loads of laughter wherever she went. A graveside service will be on June 21 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. Please wear Hawaiian or colorful attire to celebrate an amazing life lived by an extraordinary woman. Family requests a photo of friends and family with Esther if available. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary

Andres “Andy” Kekai Quartero III

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Andres 71, of Riverside, CA, peacefully passed away on May 18, 2018, at VA Loma Linda Hospital in Southern California. Prior to residing in CA, he was also a long time resident of Ewa Beach, HI and Las Vegas, NV. Andy is survived by his son Andres "Andy" Quartero IV, daughters Shawna (Kevin) Huddy, Cyd (Raymond) Acosta, Charlyn Ualani Quartero, brother, Lancelot (Evelyn) Quartero, sisters Leilani (Kimo) Werner, Alona Quartero, Leona (Fred) Hernandez, Mapuana (Francis) Leiwalo, sister-in-law Danielle Quartero and 7 grand- children. Andy was a loving father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, nephew, son, brother and friend to all. Memorial services for Andy will be held on Thursday, July 5 at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary, East Chapel, Visitation to begin at 5:00 pm; service 6:00pm. Burial on Friday, July 6, at 10:00 am at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual/aloha attire. There will be another memorial service for Andy at Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary in Colton, CA, on Monday, July 9th, visitation at 10am. Arrangements Provided By: Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary LLC

Irene Katsue Sonoda Shigenaga

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Irene Katsue Sonoda ShigenagaIrene, Age 76, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2018 surrounded by her husband and family. She had just returned about one and half weeks from an enjoyable trip to Japan with her husband, sister and niece before suddenly passing away from a brain aneurysm. She was born on March 29, 1942 to Kumato and Masao Sonoda. Born three and half months after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, she was given the name Irene, which meant peace and Katsue, which meant victory or win. Irene is survived by her beloved husband Paul "Shag" Shigenaga to whom she married in 1965, her sister Sadie Minakami and Family of the Late Herbert Minakami, brother-in-law Paul Motoyama and Family of her Late Sister Evelyn Motoyama, Family of her Late Brother Michael Sonoda, Family of her Late Brother Alan Sonoda, Family of her Late Sister Florence Kawahara and Family of her Late Sister Anna Hodai. Irene is also survived by her dogs, Kobi and Zara, whom she dearly loved. Irene had a pleasant childhood, growing up in Kalihi with her parents and siblings, graduating from Farrington High School in 1960. She went on to Honolulu Business College, obtaining her Associate Degree in 1962. Her first and only employment out of Business School and lasting her entire career, was with First Insurance Company of Hawaii. Irene was a loyal and dedicated employee over her 36 years with the company, starting as a clerk typist and working her way up to Assistant Vice President of the Claims Department for approximately five years, before retiring in 1998. Her favorite pastimes were attending obedience dog training for her Labradors, going fishing, playing cards, playing a bit of golf, watching and recording Korean dramas and traveling. One of her favorite destinations was Las Vegas where she could spend hours on slot and video poker machines and was quite lucky. She had visited parts of the East Coast, Mid-West, West Coast, Canada, Korea, China, Japan and had been on several cruises. Irene was a very good natured, loving and caring wife, sister, aunty and a good friend. She will be remembered for her infectious laughter, funny stories, love of dogs, good cooking, compassion, kindness and enduring beauty. She will be sorely missed. Private services were held. No koden (monetary offerings) and flowers. However, for her love of dogs, you may donate to the Hawaiian Humane Society, In Memory of Irene Shigenaga. Arrangements Provided By: Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary LLC

Herbert Y. Kozuma

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91, of Honolulu passed peacefully on May 10, 2018. Retired from Matson as a Stevedore Supervisor. Survived by companion, Chiyeko Takitani; sister, Marjorie Kariya and many nieces and nephews. Private services held at the National Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary

Ike Lee Bulay

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Ike Lee Bulayborn August 11, 1966 in Belvoir Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2018 at the age of 51 after a courageous battle with cancer. Ike is survived by his parents Karin Elsa Bulay Chang and Earl Chang; Daughter: Adriana Naomi Bulay; Sisters: Michelle Chang and Jade Thomson; In-Laws: Darryl & Norene Morichika; Brother In-Laws: Scott & Randy Morichika. Ike was a Construction Manager at Electrician's Inc. and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Private service were held on May 19, 2018. Arrangements Provided By: Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary LLC

William Kaluakini Trask

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Age 68 passed away on 12/31/2017 on Maui. Born on Oahu, raised on Maui. He was part of the culinary world on Oahu. An Executive Chef at several different hotels and restaurants on the island An educator at Kapiolani College, also a member of the American Culinary Federation of Chefs. He is survived by his wife Camille and daughter Maile. There will be an informal Celebration of Life at Kahala State Park on Saturday, June 23th from 4pm to 7pm.

Bernard E. Sweeney

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Bernard E. SweeneyBernard E. Sweeney, beloved father and grandfather passed away peacefully on May 10, 2018 at the age of 87, surrounded by his family. Bernard joined his beautiful wife, Haruyo, at the pearly gates just as he had always wished for. He was born in Winooski, Vermont, on June 10, 1930. He always said his life truly began 22 years later when he met and married his beautiful wife Hauryo. Together they would spend 64 years on a magical life journey that included having three children and two beautiful grandchildren. Bernard spent 30 years proudly serving in the Air Force. He considered it one of his proudest achievements and felt honored and privileged to have served his country. He is survived by a son, Jimmy (Christine); daughters Patty (Bill) Mathews, Monica (Allen) Hirai; and two grandchildren Christen Hirai and Brett Mathews. Our Dad was a true, happy go lucky Irishman, who with a twinkle in his eye, always had a smile and kind word for anyone he met. He will be deeply missed. We are profoundly grateful to Queen's Geriatrics and an amazing staff at Manoa Senior Care that provided our Dad with compassionate and loving care. Dad spent the last four years surrounded not only by the love of his family, but the love of the staff and residents at Manoa Senior Care, Huapala B House. In keeping with his wishes, a private service will be held at Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetary. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary

Archie Kaimi Ahuna

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Archie K. Ahuna passed away at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones on May 23, 2018. He was born in Honolulu on May 24, 1952. The son of Joseph Ahuna II and Maude Waikiki Ahuna, he was a proud member of IATSE Local 665 for 40 years even serving as its president for 2 terms. Archie began his career in the film industry as an electrician under his father Joe Ahuna II on the original Hawaii Five-0. He then worked under Jack Fraggard on the original Magnum PI where he started his Special Effects career. He worked as the Special Effects Coordinator for many shows filmed in Hawaii including Jurassic Park, Windtalkers, Tears of the Sun, and Waterworld just to name a few. He began his own school to teach the special effects trade and later opened Ahuna's Special Effects Services in 1984. He had a close working relationship with the Honolulu Police Department, the Honolulu Fire Department, Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives Agency, The Film Commission, The City of Honolulu as well as donating his time and equipment to various agencies such as the March of Dimes Haunted House and educational programs that were interested in or needed assistance with Special Effects. He, along with his special effects crew, was rewarded for their hard work by winning an Emmy Award for the work done on the television series Lost. Archie made it full circle by working for both the current Hawaii Five-0 and Magnum PI. Dad was truly a Jack of all trades and master of all. He had a creative mind that allowed him to excel in the job he loved most, Special Effects. He was a great leader and mentor, known as Chief by those who worked under him. A true entrepreneur who worked hard to build his business and gain the respect of many in the film industry. He was someone you could always count on and believed in giving everyone a second chance. He shared his success and passion for special effects with anyone who wanted to learn. He was the core of the Family. With lots of love, compassion and patience, he took care of us and provided a sense of security and calm at home. Dad's other passions were singing, writing music, playing the guitar and sharing stories. After a long day at work, you would often find him in the garage with a beer in one hand and a microphone in the other. We will deeply miss his leadership, his strength, his guidance, his talents, his generosity, his loving spirit, his laughter, his passion for life and most of all, the love he gave us. "Dad we love you."Archie is loved and survived by his wife Fern N. Ahuna, children McLaine (Cindi) Ahuna, Nailima (Nina) Ahuna, Leah Ahuna and Patricia (Kyle) Davis and his 7 grandchildren: Dominic, Alonzo, Kaeden, Brenden, Tristen, Liam and Novali. He is also survived by brothers Dickie and Walter; sisters Doreen, Jo-Ann, Leimamo, Pi`ilani, Donalyn, and numerous nieces and nephews.Services will be held at Diamond Head Morturary at 535 18th Ave. in Honolulu on Monday, June 25, 2018. Viewing is from 5:00pm-6:00pm. Eulogy and services will begin at 6:00pm with final viewing to follow until 8:30pm. A private burial will be the following day. Aloha attire requested. Arrangements Provided By: Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary

Ichiro Hayakawa

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96, of Honolulu passed away on April 25, 2018 in Waipahu, Hawaii. He retired as a machinist from the Chevron refinery and traveled the world taking photographs, enjoyed ballroom dancing and music in his retirement. A graduate of Farrington High School, he served in Japan with the U.S. Army after World War II as an interpreter. He was predeceased by his wife, Itsuye and is survived by daughters, Cynthia (Brooks) Takenaka, Faye (Dale) Mau, Ann Cole (the late Nelson Cole) and son, Clyde; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. The family is grateful for the outstanding care provided by Luz & Leo Godoy. A private service and burial at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe were held. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary

Goro “Jack” Suga

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97, of Kaneohe passed away on May 7, 2018. Born in Kalihi, he was a retired dentist. Survived by daughter: Marjorie (Robert) Katin; sons: Dr. Norman (Jane), Dr. David (Fredella), and Dr. Wayne; grandchildren: Jearl, Jayson, Chad, and Dylan Suga. Private services held. Condolences and remembrances may be sent to dsuga1@hawaii.rr.com. Arrangements Provided By: Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary

“Mike” Daniel Joseph McKenna, “Pops”

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MIKE DANIEL JOSEPH MCKENNA, POPS Born in Providence, Rhode Island, "Mike" Daniel Joseph McKenna was born in 1933. Mike passed over the rainbow bridge just days before his 85th birthday. In his family, he was the last child born and had 2 older sisters. They doted on him as the only son in the family. They gave him the nic-name "Bud". When he became of age to drive, he spent his time working on cars because his sisters didn't want him to hurt himself playing football. When illegal street racing landed him in front of a Judge at the age of 16, the Judge told "Bud" to make a choice, go to Jail or choose a Military branch. Mike chose the Marines. He proudly served during the Korean war as Sgt. Daniel J. McKenna. When Pops came back stateside he had a new nickname, "Mike". He became a great entrepreneur. For 30 years there were car dealerships, International race tracks and lots of power boats. He made friends wherever he went! When he decided to slow down, he moved to Oahu. He bought a small dealership from Volkswagen of America right in down town Honolulu. The customers and employees loved how he did business. They shared their Aloha Spirit with him and he embraced living Aloha! Pops took fashion queues from nobody! His signature style was a Reyn Spooner shirt, shorts and deck shoes. Always with a pipe or a stogie in hand and always a ball cap! Mike loved dogs and often had one or two in tow where ever he went! At work, Mike's office door was always open to anyone to come in and talk story. He was good at giving Aloha! He loved driving from Hawaii Kai thru Waimanalo to Kailua with his trusty dog in the passenger seat. Every time Mike wanted to slow down, business just picked up! Pops was at the helm of Makena Hawaii for just about 25 years. The last years for him were surrounded by friends and dogs, coming and going. He cherished the family visits. Even when he wasn't feeling good there was always a joke to share in good humor. Mike McKenna is survived by 1 dog, Hana Boy, 2 sons Danny and Patrick and 2 daughters, Tracy and Ms. Michael. Services will be held at: 9 am - 12 pm on Friday, June 22 at St. Anthony's Church Kailua Please consider donating to Hawaiian Humane Society instead of any monetary donations. Arrangements Provided By: Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary

ROY MASATO NAKAHAMA

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73, passed away in Honolulu, Hawaii on Monday, March 26, 2018. He was born in Yamaguchi, Japan and is survived by sisters Lesley Oku, Mary Nakahama, and Linda Nakaima.

Noboru Horikawa

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90, passed away on May 17, 2018 at home in Kahaluu. He was born in Makaweli, Kauai. He is survived by Spouse, Elsie Horikawa; Daughter, Jan Hargrove; Son, Jon; Daughter, Jolie; Grand- daughter, Nicole Ohl; Great-grand- children, Zachary Ohl & Harley Ohl; Great-great-grandson, August Ohl. Private services were held. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary

Edith Sachiko Laeha

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Edith Sachiko LaehaBeloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Teacher and Friend passed away on May 24, 2018 in Honolulu at the age of 89. Edith is survived by her children; William (Elizabeth) Laeha, Mark "Kimo" Laeha, David "Kaohu" (Debbie) Laeha and Lisa Mitchell; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A Celebration of her Life will be held on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Church of the Crossroads. Visitation: 4:00 p.m.; Service: 5:00 p.m. Reception to follow. Donations can be made in her memory to Church of the Crossroads, St. Francis Hospice or IHS.

Katherine Kiyoko Sato

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94, passed away peacefully at home in Seattle, WA on May 17, 2018 surrounded by family. Katherine was born in Honolulu on August 8, 1923. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandma, aunty, retired waitress and atomic bomb survivor. She moved to Seattle in June 2016 to live with family. She is survived by her husband, Nihei Sato (96) who currently resides in Seattle; sons: Paul H. Sato and Glenn K. Sato (Sandra); brothers: Henry Shozo Miwa (Emiko) and Lawrence Fumio Miwa (Yuri); six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three nephews and three nieces. Graveside services were held at Hawaiian Memorial on June 9, 2018. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary

AMY F. KANAI

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68, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on May 29, 2018 in Honolulu. She was born in Hilo on October 12, 1949. Amy was a graduate of Hilo High School's class of 1967 and U.H. Manoa's class of 1971. She was a Title officer at Hawaii Title Agency, LLC. Amy is survived by her sister, Margaret (Gilbert) Ikezaki. Visitation: 9:00 a.m.; Service: 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the Mililani Downtown Mortuary. No flowers and the family requests no koden, please make a contribution to a charity of your choice in Amy's name. ~ Aloha attire ~
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