All Obituaries

Joseph Anthony Rosa, 93, of Lihue passed away at home on February 17, 2026. He was born in Lihue, HI on December 11, 1932 and served in the Army during the Korean War and retired as a Building Inspector for the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation. He is preceded in passing by his parents, Frank & Rose Rosa and sister, Lorraine Thomas. Joseph is survived by his wife, Ellen Garcia Rosa; brothers, William Rosa and Patrick (Lana) Rosa; sister, Evelyn Rosa Corotan and numerous ...

Kathryn Katsuko Hiramoto passed peacefully at home on Dec 21, 2025 at the age of 97. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Tatsumi Hiramoto, parents Shigeo and Ritsu Nishimura, and sisters Helen Nishimura and Lillian Nishimura. She is survived by daughter Sheree (Ron) Wek, grandchildren Andrew (Julia) Wek and Kristen Wek, great granddaughter Amelia Wek and sister Jeanette Seo. Kathryn was born in Huleia, Kauai. She attended Kauai High School graduating in 1946. Kathryn received ...

George Manoa Huddy, 82, of Kapaa passed away on February 11, 2026 in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lihue, Hawaii on March 30, 1943 and was a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Operator Engineer Union. He is preceded in passing by his parents, Samuel & Mabel Huddy; brothers, Thomas & Abraham Huddy; granddaughter, Kayla Kaohinani Huddy-Lemn. George is survived by his loving wife on 62 years, LaVerne Huddy; son, Terence Huddy; daughters, Roberta Huddy and Verna Huddy’ ...

Fay Kazue Tsubakihara Iuli passed away on March 31, 2025 in South Riding, Virginia. She was born on September 17, 1944 in Kalaheo, Hawaii. She worked as a legal secretary for Skadden, Arps Law Firm. Fay is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Matt Iuli; and daughters Michele, Amanda, Mariko and Alison. A Celebration of Life will be held on March 20, 2026 at 10am at Kauai Memorial Gardens.

Paweena Leilani Cremer, 45, of Kapaa passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on February 13, 2026. She was born in Bangkok, Thailand on October 7, 1980 and worked as a Courtesy Clerk at Safeway in Kapaa. She is survived by her parents, Carl & Merrilee Cremer and sister, Christina (Seth) Morales. A Celebration of life will be held on Sunday March 8, 2026 at Kapaa 7th day Adventist church. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM and services to follow.

Emi Tanihiro of Wailua Homesteads passed away on January 30, 2026. She was born September 1, 1949 in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi at Kuakini Hospital.  She was preceded in passing by her parents, husband Ronny Tanihiro Sr. , and son Reid Tanihiro. Emi is survived by her sons Ronny Tanihiro Jr. and Nathan Kim, brother Greg Taba, and granddaughters Kalyssa and Veronyka Tanihiro. Her celebration of life will be on March 7, 2026 at Wong’s Chinese Restaurant at 10 am. Dress code is casual ...

Leonora Castro Bunao of Kapaa, 92, passed away on February 8, 2026. She was born in the Philippines on January 10, 1934 and retired as a housekeeper from Hanalei Bay Resort. She is preceded in passing by her husband, Fausto Bunao Jr.; sons, Marcelino Bunao & Gregorio Bunao; daughter, Annabel Bunao Ragasa; brothers, Felix Castro, Hilario Castro and Cesar Castro. Leonora is survived by her son, Leopoldo (Nellie Villanueva) Bunao; son-in-law, Eldegarde Ragasa; daughters-in-law, Cresencia ...

Antonio (Tony) Nadarisay of Kapaa passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born in Puhi, Kauai, Hawaii on February 6, 1944. He is preceded in passing by his parents, Cecilio and Hertrodis Nadarisay; brothers, Raymond Villatora, Victorino Villatora, Bernardo Nadarisay, and Frank Nadarisay; sisters, Gregoria Caberto, Mercedes Ines, and Julie Lopez. Tony is survived by his loving wife Candace Nadarisay; daughters, Nancy, Toni, and Masae Nardarisay; brother, Benny Villatora; ...

Karen Puanani Pongasi passed away on December 31,2025 at the age of 80.  She was born in Lihue on February 10,1945. She was proceeded in passing by her parents Alfred Sr. & Christiana Nobriga, and sister Georgiana Abella. Karen is survived by her husband of 54 years Johnny Z. Pongasi, children Kristle(Phil) Bishard, Keith(Kimi) Pongasi, Kevin(Nicole) Pongasi, Johnna Pongasi. Step-children John, Melanie & Donovan Pongasi, Hanai daughter Kristine Hasegawa. Brothers Alfred ...

Obituary Notice Panfilo “Pany” Cabinatan, 86, of Omao passed away on January 9, 2026. He was born in Lihue on September 7, 1939 and was a truck driver with Kauai Freight, Aloha Lumber and Lihue Plantation. He was preceded in death by his wife, Yolanda Tabura Cabinatan; father Narciso Cabinatan, mother Saturnina Ababon Cabinatan; brother, Leonardo Cabinatan; sisters, Gloria Coleman and Florence Feguis. Pany is survived by his son, Leonard (Jesse) Cabinatan of Hanamaulu, ...