Hawaii's Classifieds | Honolulu Star-Advertiser | Funeral Notices

Place My Ad

CATEGORIES

Announcements

Funeral Notices (5)
•

FUNERAL NOTICES

May 28	(1.) ROWLAND YOSHIYUKI NISHIJO Beloved Papa Rowland, as he was known to most, peacefully passed away on May 13, 2025, at the age of 87, surrounded by his loved ones. He will be deeply missed for his calming presence, generous heart, and unwavering dedication for those he loved. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann Nishijo; son, Travis (Barbara) Nishijo; daughters, Dorian (Jeffrey) Kim, Shari (Blake) Moniz, and Nicole Nishijo; grand- children, Taryn (Joshua), Shayna (Daniel), Kody, McKenzie, Kaleb, Logan, and Kyrie; great-grandchild, Jayston; and siblings, Shirley Miyahira, Theodore Nishijo, and Kathryn Smith. Memorial service to be announced at a (...) (End Date: May 28) (p1)
May 28	(2.) VIRGINIA H. HOLT Virginia Homelani Keaulana Holt, 87 of Honolulu, Hawai'i, died in Honolulu, Hawai'i on April 26, 2025. She is survived by Sisters, Edith Van Geison, Irma Nahalea, Joyce Gradle Wilma Calio and Son, Malcolm Holt. Services followed by a scattering of ashes to be held on May 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Kalaniana'ole Zablan Beach (Flatts) - 89 Laumania Ave, Waianae, HI 96792. Arrangements Provided By: Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary (End Date: May 28) (p1)
May 28	(3.) REBECCA KUNIPO CHING Rebecca (Becky) Kunipo Ching passed away on May 3, 2025 at the age of 96 with her family by her side. In 1946 she began her career as a clerk with the Department of Institutions in Hawai'i's territorial government. She retired in 1983 as an administrative secretary for the Family Health Services Division in the Hawai'i State Department of Health. She was a devoted wife and mother, a great joke teller and was always there to help and support her family and friends. She filled her retirement years with travel, quilting, running in relays and 10Ks, cake (...) (End Date: May 30) (p1)
May 28	(4.) JOSEPH K.F. LAU 1945 - 2025 On Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 79, Joseph K. F. Lau of Kaneohe departed his earthly existence to continue his soul's journey in the spirit realm. Born of John Lun and Edith Lee Lau, Joseph "Jojo" "Joe" Lau spent his early years immersed in his cultural heritage - Chinese language at Mun Lun School, training with prominent martial artists/sifu and as a member of local Chinese societies. His last sifu was Tai Chi Chuan Master Andrew Lum. He was a proud Class of 1963 Iolani graduate and received a business (...) (End Date: May 28) (p1)
May 28	(5.) KAY NATSUE WADA Age 83, of Honolulu, passed away April 6, 2025. Born in Honolulu. She is survived by 2 sons Eric and Scott Wada; 1 granddaughter Alyssa Wada; 2 sisters Joyce Nakamoto and Patricia Neilson. Visitation 5pm to 6pm Saturday May 31, 2025 at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; Funeral Service 6pm. Burial 11:30am Monday June 2, 2025 at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements Provided By: Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary LLC (End Date: May 28) (p1)