Aloha Mortuary

Betty L. Hurley, 86, of Kapolei, Hawai'i died October 11, 2025. Raised in Wisconsin, Betty was an accomplished writer, published poet, church organist, pianist, singer, songwriter, artist, award wining gardener, trained Radiological Technician, Lifeguard, and skilled secretary. Betty worked her way through college, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education with honors and a Master of Arts degree in Literacy Instruction from Michigan State University. Betty Furthered her life-of-service career in Education and taught at Averill Elementary in Lansing, MI and Divine Child School in Dearborn, Michigan for many years. Betty also fulfilled her dream of moving to Hawai'i to...

83 of Kahalu'u died September 16, 2025, Born in Honolulu. Survived by her children Owen*, Clayton*, Regina and Garrett. Rozella has 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grand children. Celebration of Life will be October 2, 2025 at Key Project from 5pm-8pm.

Rodney Gardine, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, was born on August 18, 1956, and passed away on September 9, 2025. He is survived by his father, Orval Gardine; his sister, Susan (John) Manzella; and his niece and nephews: Thomas Edenburn, Angelina (Adam) Strobel, Joseph Manzella and Alex Manzella. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Ham (York); his grandparents, Louis & Ethel Gardine (Rice), and Woodrow & Madeline York (Matlock). Their memory remained close to his heart throughout his life. Rodney is a graduate of St. Charles High School and began his career at the St. Charles Journal in Missouri as a typesetter, where his love for graphic design first...

77, of Waipahu, Hawai'i, died in Waipahu on Sunday, August 31, 2025. She was born in Pa'ia, Maui on July 14, 1948. Services: 3:00PM on Saturday, October 4 at Mililani Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witness: 239 Pali'i Street Mililani HI 96789

84, of Kaneohe, Hawaii, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025. She was born in Kona, Hawaii. Betty is survived by her children Walter Shin, Deborah (Charles) Saromines, Betty Lynne (Errol) Cadelinia, Kathleen (Paul) Williams, and Brian Shin; 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; sisters Amy Sato and Susan DeMotta; and predeceased by brothers Gilbert Nishina and Harold Nishina. Private services will be held.

Loving Mother, Daughter, Sister & Friend. Tisha Leialoha Higashi is survived by her family: Mother: Debra Woo, Siblings: Niki Kealoha, Chad Woo, Children: Aesha Higashi, Chynna Higashi, Krista Higashi, Isabella Kiyabu, Grandchildren: Mila-Rose Chun, Aubree Baltunado, Emilia Maluyo, Bryce Baltunado, Olivia Maluyo, Partner: Louis Robertson. Celebration of Life: Saturday September 13, 2025 at 11AM at Kualoa Beach Park.