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Robert Kuuipo Higgins
Jan. 28, 2023
Robert K. Higgins of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, passed away at home on January 28, 2023. He was 81 years old. He worked as a maintenance mechanic and foreman for the Board of Water Supply. Robert was also a Veteran, having served in the United States Army. Robert is survived by his children Robert K....
Laura Isola
Jan. 27, 2023
Laura Isola, 58, of Hau'ula, Hawaii passed away January 27, 2023. She is survived by brother Riccardo Isola. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday October 31, 2023 at 10:00am
Dr. Christine Fay Knupp Sorensen Irvine
Jan. 27, 2023
Dr. Christine Sorensen Irvine, beloved professor, and former Dean of the College of Education at University of Hawaii at Manoa, died on Friday, January 27, 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was 64 years old. Christine was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on March 15, 1958 to John Franklin Knupp and Jayne...
James William Silva Jr.
Jan. 24, 2023
James William Silva, Jr., 86, of Honolulu, passed away in Honolulu, Hawaii on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and is survived by his sons, Cory, Bobby, his grandchildren, Cory Jr., Chad, as well as his great-grandchildren Chosen, and Navaeh. Services to be held on...
Rosita Casipe Tomas
Jan. 24, 2023
Rosita Casipe Tomas of Waipahu, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Kaiser Medical Center. She was born on August 8, 1928, in Calinog, Girao Philippines. She was a Seamstress for Retail Clothing. She is survived by Children, Alfredo Tomas, Jr. (Dana), grandchildren, Kendall Tomas...
Maytha Hayako Sorayama
Jan. 24, 2023
Maytha Hayako Sorayama of Aiea Hawaii passed away on January 24, 2023. She was 80 years old. She worked as a Bank Teller. Maytha is survived by her daughter Shari Ford, her son Jeffrey Soyayama, and her brothers Harold, Paul, Edwin, James, and Howard, and one grandchild. Inurnment for Maytha will...
Mason Roi B. Garma
Jan. 23, 2023
Baby Mason Roi B. Garma, Infant son of Froilan Garma Jr. and Roxanne Calllorina-Banlao, passed away on January 23, 2023 in Ewa Beach. He was born on March 25, 2022 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Baby Mason is survived by his parents, Froilan Garma Jr. and Roxanne Callorina-Banlao; Maternal Grandparents,...
Erlinda B. Luga
Jan. 22, 2023
Erlinda Bautista Luga, 80 of Honolulu, passed away on January 22, 2023 in Honolulu. She was born in Asingan, Pangasinan Philippines on September 23, 1942. She was a Homemaker. Erlinda is survived by her Husband: Jovencio Luga, Sr.; Children: Jovencio (April) Luga, Jr., Jovelyn Mauricio, Jovito...
Guy Gordon McHugh
Jan. 22, 2023
Guy Gordon McHugh, 67 of Waipahu, passed away on January 22, 2023. He was born on March 23, 1955. He was a Security Officer. Guy is survived by his Wife: Heidi McHugh; Children: Angela Arana, Ryan McHugh, Nolan McHugh, Justin McHugh; Siblings: Edward McHugh, Jr., David McHugh, Sandra Souza;...
Arthur Eastman Hill
Jan. 22, 2023
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Arthur Eastman Hill, age 84, passed on January 22, 2023 in Honolulu. Arthur was born on September 18, 1938 in Manchester, New Hampshire. He was the youngest child of Frank Richard Hill and Elizabeth Gleason Hill. He grew up in Manchester, New Hampshire. In his youth...
Don Steve Weeks
Jan. 21, 2023
Don Steve Weeks of Pearl City, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Pali Momi Medical Center. He was born on August 24, 1942, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was a Mover/Packer for a Private Moving Company. He is survived by Spouse, Chong Pun Weeks, and daughter Karen Xavier. Services for Don...
Josephine "Jo-jo" Urita Oson
Jan. 20, 2023
Josephine "Jo-jo" Urita Oson, 69 of Kaneohe, passed away on January 20, 2023. She was born in Bantay Ilocos Sur Philippines on September 12, 1953. She was a Homemaker and married for 51 years. Josephine is survived by her Husband: Valentin Oson, Jr,; Sons: Valentin Oson III, Aaron C. Oson,...