Obituaries

Richard Wilson Stevens, Jr.

Thursday, May 16th, 2024

Richard Wilson Stevens, Jr. Devoted educator, loving father and grand-papa, patient, kind and generous servant to all his life touched, Richard Wilson Stevens, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his children Filita Napoleon, Naomi Patterson, Sa Stephens (Kawika), Tina DeMarco, Tausali Hiro (Nick), hanai Lynn Manuel (Kana), son Iosua, 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Richard was born Oct. 15, 1950 in California to Richard and Jeri Stevens, the oldest, and wisest, of six siblings, also surviving him; Charles, David, Robert, John and Laura. Mr. Stevens led an adventurous life and experienced many professions, traveling all over the U.S.,…

John Dudoit, Jr.

Thursday, May 16th, 2024

John Dudoit, Jr at 89 years old, of Kapaakea, Molokai passed away on May 2, 2024 on the island of Molokai. To have known him is to live the way he lived.
Born to John and Esther Dudoit on May 26, 1934 in Kainalu (Kamanoni), Molokai, he was the eighth of 12 children. Upon graduating from Kilohana School. He worked at various jobs and retired as a pipe fitter for the Department of Water, County of Maui. Throughout his life he was known and respected by many for his generosity. His wealth of knowledge was passionately of fishing, hunting, farming, and most of all his love for his family.…

Lourdes Fujimoto

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

Lourdes Fujimoto 91, of Kaunakakai, died in Honolulu on Wednesday,
Feb. 14. She was born in Ho’olehua, Molokai. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at Kalaiakamanu Hou Congregational Church.

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George Kaleohone Kazuo Fukuoka

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

George Kaleohone Kazuo “Kazu” Fukuoka, 58, passed away on Feb. 22 in Kaunakakai, Hawaii.
A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, April 27 at Kiowea Park (Coconut Grove Pavilion), in Kaunakakai, Molokai. Visitation begins at 9 a.m., with service at 11 a.m. and paʻina to follow. Casual attire. Scattering of ashes will be at a later date.
Kazu was the son of Harriet Keaonaona “Nona” Fukuoka (Purdy), and George Daniel Fukuoka, born March 13, 1965, in Kaunakakai, Hawaii. He graduated from Kamehameha Schools Kapalama in 1983 and entered the U.S. Air Force shortly after. His eight years of service started in Indian Springs, NV, then took him to Travis AFB, CA, and lastly to Clark AFB in the Philippines where he served during Desert Storm.…

Darlene Ivie Heil

Thursday, March 21st, 2024

Darlene Ivie Heil, born December 10, 1944, in Denver, CO to Charles Gilbert Ivie and Thelma Turner Ivie, passed away on August 2, 2023, at the home of her daughter in Long Beach, CA, after a brief battle with lung cancer. She was a resident of Los Alamitos, CA and Molokai, HI at the time of her passing.
Darlene spent her formative years in Lakewood, CA, graduating from Lakewood High School in 1964. She pursued higher education at California State University Long Beach, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education in 1976, followed by a Master of Arts in Educational Administration in 1988.…

Mary Louise Charlotte Gorospe

Thursday, February 15th, 2024

Mary Louise “Marylou” Charlotte Gorospe, 86, of Kualapu’u passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. She was born on March 14, 1937 in Wailuku, Maui. She is preceded in death by her husband Jaime Tabelen Gorospe. Her children are Esabell (Herbert) Kamoku, Edwardo (Susan) Gorospe, Elpidio (Annette) Gorospe, Erlinda (Eugene) Santiago, and Estrellita (Cresente) Gumanas. She had 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24 at St. Damien of Molokai Catholic Church, with visitation at 8:30 a.m. and Mass at 10 a.m. A Celebration of Life will be held for her on Maui at Hale Nanea in Kahului at 69 Amala Place, Kahului, HI 96732, on Saturday, April 13.…

Norman Henry DeCosta

Thursday, February 1st, 2024

Norman Henry DeCosta passed away on Jan. 10, 2024. Born July 30, 1945, he is survived by his wife, Doreen Hokunani DeCosta, two sons, Norman Henry DeCosta, Jr., and Michael Louis DeCosta, 10 grandchildren, eight brothers and sister.

Norman served his country in Vietnam, returning to Hawaii as a Combat Wounded Purple Heart Veteran.

Upon his return to Hawaii he picked up his guitar and learned to play Hawaiian Mele and slack key guitar from the kupunas at Kaneohe Kupuna Program — all in the “old style.” He was dedicated to preserving everything that the kupunas taught him.

Norman played at various events in Honolulu often with his hula dancer, Hokunani.…

Caroline Elizabeth Kawano

Thursday, February 1st, 2024

Caroline “Carol” Elizabeth Kawano, 88, of Kaunakakai, Molokai died on Oct. 22, 2023. Carol passed away at Kuakini Hospital on Oahu with her family by her side. Carol was born to the late Carlos Galinato Benedito and Takino Fujita on Jan. 11, 1935 on Molokai. She was married to the late Richard Tadao “Dao” Kawano. Preceding her death was her daughter Dale Kawano, brother Phillip Benedito (Emilia) and sister Jeanette Arellano. She is survived by daughter Richelle “Chelle” Kawano, hanai daughter Rietta Kaupu Tollefsen (Harry), brothers Carlos Roy Benedito (June), Leocadio Richard Benedito (Marilyn), sisters Rosalina Omalsa (William Dec.), Lourdes Fujimoto (Masao Dec.),…

Shannon Kalani Ali’iloa Crivello

Thursday, February 1st, 2024

Shannon Kalani Ali’iloa Crivello of Ho’olehua, Molokai, was born on Feb. 27, 1967. He was called home to rest in peace and love with our Heavenly Father on Oct. 25, 2023.
Shannon is predeceased by his dad, Harvey Ali’iloa Crivello, and is survived by his mom, Stacy Helm Crivello, his brothers, David “Kawika” (Lori-Lei), Warren Kaleo and Lindsey (TinaMarie) Crivello and his nephews, nieces, grandnephew and his faithful furry companion, Puaʻa. Shannon also leaves his love and aloha with his many cousins, uncles, aunts and longtime friends.

A 1985 graduate of Mid-Pacific Institute, Shannon also attended Molokai High School with the Class of 1985.…