Surrounded by her family, Faafouina 'Fema' Eliu Ate was called to glory on July 2, 2019. She was born on April 6, 1941 on Swains Island, (Olohega), Tokelau to Siatiu Tautua and Eliu Tainano. She was a sister to 3 brothers and 5 sisters. On February 17, 1968, she married Siaosi Maka Ate, and remained a loving and extraordinary wife, mother and housewife 'till her final breath. Faafouina Ate's legacy lives on through her husband, Siaosi Ate and 11children: Ropati (lne) Eliu, Rita (Jackson) Nagata, Tautua (Queenie) Eliu, Pele (Filipo-deceased) Lafaele, Siaosi Ate, Jr., Emele Ate, Silulu (Farah Omalza) Ate, Motulu (Jonell) Ate, Ana (Randy) Piena, Nalani (Vengi) To'oto'o, Eliu (Helen) Ate; 41 grandchildren; 54 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. She is survived also by her brother Faamausili Tagilima Eliu and her sister Sasa Te'o. Farewell Celebration Service will be held on August 3, 2019 at Mililani Mortuary, Downtown Chapel. Public viewing will be held from 9:00 a.m. Service from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Burial at Mililani Memorial Park Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. "Join us in Celebrating Faafouina's life and saying farewell to our beloved Queen of Hearts"
Surrounded by her family, Faafouina 'Fema' Eliu Ate was called to glory on July 2, 2019. She was born on April 6, 1941 on Swains Island, (Olohega), Tokelau to Siatiu Tautua and Eliu Tainano. She was a sister to 3 brothers and 5 sisters. On February 17, 1968, she married Siaosi Maka Ate, and remained a loving and extraordinary wife, mother and housewife 'till her final breath. Faafouina Ate's legacy lives on through her husband, Siaosi Ate and 11children: Ropati (lne) Eliu, Rita (Jackson) Nagata, Tautua (Queenie) Eliu, Pele (Filipo-deceased) Lafaele, Siaosi Ate, Jr., Emele Ate, Silulu (Farah Omalza) Ate, Motulu (Jonell) Ate, Ana (Randy) Piena, Nalani (Vengi) To'oto'o, Eliu (Helen) Ate; 41 grandchildren; 54 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. She is survived also by her brother Faamausili Tagilima Eliu and her sister Sasa Te'o. Farewell Celebration Service will be held on August 3, 2019 at Mililani Mortuary, Downtown Chapel. Public viewing will be held from 9:00 a.m. Service from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Burial at Mililani Memorial Park Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. "Join us in Celebrating Faafouina's life and saying farewell to our beloved Queen of Hearts"
72, of Waianae, Hawaii, passed away May 22, 2019 at his home. Born March 30, 1947 in Inyokern, California, he was the eldest son of the late William E. and Gertrude (Marvel) Woolsey. Russ graduated from Waianae High School in 1965 and Lake Forest College, Illinois in 1969. After college, Russ began his lifetime career with the Department of Education at Waianae High School, first as an English teacher, then as the Registrar until his retirement in 2011. Russ enjoyed spending time with his family and horses, and puttering around the family stables, which he built along with his childhood friend. Russ is survived by his wife of almost 51 years, Gail; daughters: Layne Woolsey, Chandra (Edward) Kim, Nyra (Christopher) Broome; grandchildren: Kyle Woolsey, Mitchell Kim, Taylor Kim, Kyra Broome, Korvin Broome; sisters: Reva (Calvin) Costa, Myra (Jerry) Ornellas; brothers: Keith Woolsey, Clay Woolsey. Funeral Services for Russ will be held on Monday, July 29, 2019 Mililani Memorial Park, Mauka Chapel. Visitation: 9:00 a.m.; Service: 10:00 a.m.; Burial: 11:30 a.m.
Loving wife, devoted mother, aunty and friend, Betty L. Hashimoto, 90, quietly transitioned from this earth on June 16, 2019. Born in Highland Park, Michigan and answering a call to care for others, she completed nurses and anesthesia training at Providence Hospital in Detroit. Her love for travel lead her to many adventures, arriving in Honolulu via the S.S. Lurline in 1961. Betty retired from Kapiolani Medical Center as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). She was an active member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish (OLGC) in Pearl City. Preceded in death by daughter, Julie, she is survived by her husband, Walter S.; daughter, Annemarie; sister, Margaret Ann; sisters-in-law, Margaret (Herbert) and Rosemary, and many nieces and nephews. Private services held. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary
Dr. Jai-Ho Yoo passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on July 14th, 2019. Born on October 20th, 1933 in Korea, he devoted his life to promoting greater mutual respect, understanding and cooperation through cultural and educational exchange and professional collaboration. Dr. Yoo first came to Hawai'i in 1965 to pursue graduate studies at University of Hawai'i. He returned to Korea to assume his post as Deputy Director of Fulbright Commission. In 1975, he returned to Honolulu as the Alumni Director at East-West Center (EWC). In 1980, he founded the Center for Asia-Pacific Exchange (CAPE) and later Asia Pacific College (APC). More than 12,000 students, teachers and nurses from various countries in the Asia Pacific region attended CAPE and APC programs for language studies, nursing education, and cross-cultural training. He tried to create a greater sense of community by connecting visitors and kama'ainas through CAPE and APC programs. His contribution to Hawai'i has been recognized by the Honolulu City Council and twice recognized by the Hawai'ian Legislature. His life's work was also recognized by South Korean president. Friends of CAPE will always remember him for his selfless care for others, his life-long dedication to humanity, and his love for learning and teaching. Dr. Yoo will also be remembered for his kindness and sense of humor that made every CAPE and APC event special. We pray that his soul will now rest in peace with the Lord. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rosa, and two sons Fred and Nicholas, their respective wives Linda and Eun Young, and grandchildren Esther and Alex. Visitation from 9:00AM. Services starting at 9:45 AM, August 3rd at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial at 1:30PM at the Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Arrangements Provided By: Diamond Head Mortuary
Age 96, of Honolulu passed away on July 15, 2019 in Honolulu. She was born in Kukaiau, Hawaii Island. Kiyoko was predeceased by her husband Albert and her sons Alvin and Gaylen Keamo. She is survived by her daughters Alberta (Leonard) Wood and Myrna (Melvin) Matsumoto; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grand- children and many nieces and nephews. VISITATION 9:00 A.M. ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2019 AT NUUANU MEMORIAL PARK & MORTUARY-EAST CHAPEL, SERVICE 9:30 A.M. PRIVATE ENTOMBMENT. Arrangements Provided By: Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary LLC