Cecilia Leilani "Nakea" Hunter passed away peacefully February 13, 2021. She is survived by brothers Robert Nakea III and Clifford Nakea, children Norman Hunter and Denise Rodrigues, grandchildren Lahela and Scott Rodrigues, great grandchildren Zoe and Preston Rodrigues. Services at a later date.

Born on the island of Hawaii on March 25, 1926, Henry Shear Poy Wong was the son of Fong and Clara Wong, one of the 8 children of Chinese-Hawaiian descent. He graduated from Hilo High school, class of 1945. Soon after he enlisted in the Army. He continued to support veterans later as an active member of the American Legion holding several leadership positions traveling to National Conventions with mom, who was in the Women's Auxiliary. On June 11. 1949 he married Katherine Look at the First Chinese Church of Christ in Honolulu, where they were faithful members. For many years he sang in the Chancel Choir, while mom was active in the women's club. They raised four children, JoAnn, Kalani,...

of Kailua, HI, passed away on February 7, 2021 in Kailua, HI. Preceded in death by husband Patrick Lee, she is survived by her son, Ryan Lee; Regina Lee (daughter in law); grandchildren, Magnolia and Bret Lee; sisters, Loretta Lee, Lillian Lum, Esther Lai; & brother, Thomas Lai. Private services will be held at Valley of the Temples.

Raymond Woo passed away peacefully in Honolulu on January 27, 2021 at the age of 100. He was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty. Ray was born in Puna on Hawaii Island. The eldest of nine, he took care of his mother and siblings after his father passed away early in Ray's life. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army and fought at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. Ray worked for many years at the State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, golfing, watching sports, photography and gardening. After he retired, he and Betty enjoyed exercising, walking,...

Sister Helen Agnes Ignacio, OSF (Elizabeth Angeline) went home to God on January 25, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Sister was born to Manuel and Florence Wallace Ignacio on October 29, 1929, in Hilo, Hawaii. She entered the Sisters of the Third Franciscan Order, Syracuse, NY; celebrating her 70th Jubilee in 2018. Sister received a Bachelor of Science degree from Chaminade University and a Master of Science degree from the University of Hawaii. She ministered in various schools in New York, California, and Hawaii and served as an administrator of St. Francis Pensione, Rome, Italy. Sister is predeceased by her parents, her sister Marguerite (Francis) Carvalho and brothers Lawrence and Henry...

Mew Heong Goo, 96, passed away on January 15, 2021. She was born in Honolulu on November 22, 1924. She is survived by daughter Janis Yee (Reginald), son Wesley Goo (Kathryn Kahn), brothers Hon Ping Chee (Leatrice) and Percival H. Y. Chee (Carolyn), and grandchildren (Trisha Yee, Geoffrey Yee, Portia Yee and Emma Chao). She was predeceased by husband Tin Yau Goo, brothers Hon Chung Chee, Hon Hoong Chee and Hon Ting Chee, sister Mew Lan Young, and granddaughter Stephanie Chao. Private service to be held.

Cecilia Kalino "Cissy" Lum, 86, surrounded by her family at Castle Medical Center, passed away on January 14, 2021. Born and raised in Koko Head, her first job as a cashier at Woodland Store in 1950 was kitty corner from her final principalship at Koko Head Elementary School, 2010. She graduated with the highest honors at Sacred Hearts Academy in 1951 and continued at UH Manoa and UHM teachers' college as a Te Chih Sheh Sorority sister. Upon graduation, Celia started her teaching career in Sunnyvale, California and returned to Hawaii to start her illustrious career with HDOE around 1963. Guided by the late Takao Ito and poker partner principal Betty Shishido, Cecilia forged ahead as a...

Russell Robert Reis was born January, 22, 1961, to Dolores "Dolly" Demello (Pinao) and George Reis Jr. . He was raised in Kakaako. He attended St. Patrick's School through elementary and middle school. He then went on to graduate from Damien Memorial High School in 1979. He had many jobs throughout his life. His most recent being a psychic healer, and business owner. Russell passed away on January 12, 2021, at the Queen's Hospital in Honolulu, at age 59. Russell is survived by his mother, Dolores "Dolly" Pinao, and Brother Gregory Reis. Daughter, Misty, 3 sons, Chad, Ryan, and Randal, and 4 grandchildren. Celebration of Life "Drive-By" will be held on Monday, February 15, 2021, at Diamond...

82, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. She is survived by her son Dean (Christine) Nishimoto, daughter Donna (Neal) Kasashima, son Reid (Lenore) Nishimoto; grandchildren Tahra Nishimoto, Jeren Nishimoto, Elisa Nishimoto, Keila Kasashima and Rylen Kasashima. Private services were held.

CARMEN MARIE GESHELL 12 Nov 1974- 6 Jan 2021 Carmen Marie Geshell departed this life at home in Hawaii Kai on 6 January 2021 after many years of coping with being paralyzed on her left side from a car wreck in Nebraska when she was 3 and then she survived the A Bangkok flu virus when she was 7 in the winter of 1980-81 in Nebraska that killed about 10 children that year in Nebraska. Carmen was one in a million as she was born with achondroplasia, suffering from dwarfism, in common terms. As a result of the foregoing, it was decided to move to Hawaii for Carmen's future health needs in 1982. It worked as she graduated from Kaiser High in Honolulu and went on to become Hawaii's youngest...

94, of Honolulu, died in Honolulu on Monday, January 4, 2021. She was born in Waipahu. Survived by her husband of 69 years, Howard Y.L.; daughters: Susan (Gary) Nakamoto, Diane (Howard) Lau, Patty (Joe) Fitler; grandchildren: Jared, Candace, Daryl, Justin, and Valerie; and seven great-grandchildren. Private services were held.

Abel R. Mattos, Jr., 88, of Salt Lake, Honolulu. Graduate of Maryknoll Class of '52. Retired proprietor of Abel R. Mattos, Engraver, succeeding his dad, and passing it on to his son Abel III. He also was employed at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard in Shop 31, and as foreman of Shops 51 & 52 Naval Calibration Lab. He was also was employed as weekend district manager for the Star Bulletin & the HNA and was a licensed real estate salesman and instructor. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean War. Passed away 12/26/2020 in Honolulu, HI. He was born at home in Honolulu. He is survived by his dearly loved wife Beverly Ruth Mattos, daughters Cheryl-Lynn Mattos, Meredith...

Bill Gleason, 88, of Honolulu, passed away December 22, 2020. Born February 23, 1932 in Chicago to Sarah (Ryan) & William Joseph Gleason, Bill spent two years in the Army stationed in Japan from 1952-1954 then went on to graduate from University of San Francisco in 1957 with a degree in marketing. Bill came to Hawaii June 1, 1959 to open a Group Insurance office for New York Life Ins. Co. with a plan to stay in Hawaii for only two years, which turned into the next 61 years. He became President of Johnson & Higgins in Hawaii from 1967 to 1987. After retiring from J&H he established Gleason & Associates, an insurance brokerage co. Over the years Bill gave generously of his...

Merlyn C. Young, born on September 15, 1920, passed away on December 22, 2020. She resided at Arcadia. Survived by son, Russell Yap; grandson, Mark Yap & great granddaughter, Keira Yap. Private services. Correspondence: Russell Yap PO Box 25565, Honolulu HI 96825

Yoshie Odo Sato, a retired Department of Education teacher, passed away on December 10, 2020. She was born in Waimea, Kauai. Survived by daughters, Alison (Russell) Fujimoto and Bobbi (Todd) Conching, brother Kaoru Odo, sister Kay Yoshida, and two granddaughters, Andie and Codie Conching. Predeceased by husband Leonard "Leo" Sato and brother Masayuki Odo. Private services held.