All Obituaries

Ervin “Erv’ Alonzo Contrades Jr of Lihue passed away on April 9, 2024 at the age of 72. He was born in Lihue on January 19, 1952 and worked as the office manager for Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. He is preceded in passing by his parents, Ervin Sr. and Mercedes Contrades. Erv is survived by his sisters, Lavana (Debbie Almeida) Contrades and Sandi (Jerry) Costa; brothers, Clayton Contrades and Kalei (Wiley) Contrades; Hanai Brother, Charles Strunk; and numerous nieces, nephews, and...

Annabel Bunao Ragasa of Kapa’a, passed away on April 4, 2024 in Washington State at the age of 59. She was born on August 21, 1964 in Camiling, Tarlac, Philippines. Annabel was a Housekeeping Manager at Hanalei Bay Resort, Princeville for 38 years. She was preceded in death by her father Fausto Bunao Jr., brothers Marcelino Bunao and Gregorio Bunao. Annabel is survived by her mother Leonora Bunao, husband Eldegarde “Eldy” Ragasa, son Keith (Shawna) Ragasa; grandson Kiawe...

Diana Kathleen Marshman of Lihue passed away on February 3, 2024 at the age of 80 years old. She was born in Long Beach, California on October 21, 1943 and was the owner and proprietor of Kauai Gold and Kauai Pearls. She is preceded in passing by her husband, Robert Terry Marshman; and her parents, William and Rosemary Glaser. Diana is survived by her children, Laura Christine (Jeff Frisk) Koorenhof and Theron TJ (Manu) Marshman; grandchildren, Jackson Koorenhof and Liliana...

Desiree Kuilani Tung Loong, 65, of Kapa’a passed away on Oahu on April 14, 2024. She was born on Kauai on December 29, 1958 and was a Housekeeper at various hotels and condos. Preceded in death by her parents, Richard Hooikaika, Emmaline (Tung Loong) Hooikaika; grandparents, Edward & Lucia Tung Loong. She is survived by her husband, Philbert Carvalho; brothers, Ahkem (Catalina) Hooikaika, Frank (Ululani) Hooikaika, William “BJ” (Ellen) Hooikaika, Steven (Lizann)...

Born on August 16, 1967, passed away on November 26, 2023 at home. He was 56 years old. He was a hardworking husband and a loving father. He was a passionate business owner of Bulla’s Painting and attended Pearl City High School. He is preceded in death by father, Gilbert Pacleb, Step father, Baltazar Ortiz Jr., and sisters, Kathleen “Katinka” Barco, and Conchita Ortiz. He is survived by Mother, Incarnacion Ortiz, Step Mother, Theresa Pacleb, Wife, Laurie Pacleb,...

Teodulo “Teddy” Ganal Ganiron of Hanamaulu passed away on April 28, 2024 at the age of 78. He was born in Sarat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on November 8, 1945 and worked at Lihue Plantation and Kauai Nursery. He is preceded in passing by his parents Fermin and Laureta Ganiron; parents-in-law, Fermin and Catalina Motilla; and sister-in-law, Mercedes Motilla. Teddy is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Pacita Ganiron; sons, Ernest (Kimberly) Ganiron and Elmer (Sylvia)...

Kaua'i, Hawai'i - James Gary Pycha "Jim", of Princeville, went on to his permanent Heavenly home on April 6, 2024, at the age of 79. He was born on December 31, 1944, in Hollywood, California to the late Joseph James and Mildred Louise Winchell Pycha. He lost his long battle with cancer and passed away in his 2nd home in Rochester, Minnesota. He was a Mayo Clinic patient.  Jim grew up in southern California. He went to Cal State University, Long Beach where he...

Shizue “Sue” Sakihama of Kapaa passed away on March 18, 2024 at the age of 101. She was born on October 3, 1922 in Kealia, Kauai, Hawaii and retired from Samuel Mahelona Hospital. She is preceded in passing by her loving husband, Sam Sakihama; her daughter, Masako Sakihama; her parents Matsu and Mito Wakuta; and her siblings, Mamoru Wakuta, Hideo Wakuta, Kiyoko Miyasato, and Masa Nakasone. Sue is survived by her sons, Thomas Sakihama of Las Vegas, Kenneth (Janice) Sakihama of...

Gregoria “Jeannie” Pantohan Oroc of Kekaha, Kauai passed away at home on March 31, 2024, at the age of 92. Born in Wahiawa, Kauai Camp 7 on September 06, 1931, she retired as a Hotel Housekeeper at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa and Head Cashier at Waimea Big Save Market. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 71 years, Epifanio “Panio” Oroc, parents Tecla Escalante Gelbolingo and Mauro Pantohan, stepfather Narciso Otlang, sister Flora Relacion,...

Gladys Haruko Iha, 90, of Kapa’a passed away on April 2, 2024. She was born April 14, 1933. She is survived by her daughters, Sandi Elaban and Laurie Macadamia; grandchildren,  Raylan Pegeder-Iha, Ciara Elaban, Xannia Elaban, Jennifer (Xavier Chatman) Macadamia, Julie Ann (Kelii) Nahalea, Natalie Macadamia, Patricia (Bernard Davis) Macadamia, Katherine (Steve) Udaundo, Jameson (Leslie) Macadamia; great-grandchildren, Tyden Pegeder-Iha, Xavier L. Chatman, Zyleah Chatman, McKaelah...