Obituaries

Yolanda Hiilani Kealohapauole Uahinui

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

Yolanda Hiilani Kealohapauole Uahinui, 70, of Kalama‘ula, Molokai, died April 25, 2025 at Queens Hospital in Honolulu. Born May 16, 1954, she was a graduate of Molokai High and Intermediate School, class of 1972, and a graduate of Cannon’s Business College in Honolulu. She was a retired manager with Enterprise Holdings Alamo in Hoolehua, Molokai. Survived by: daughter Hamau (Joseph) Howe and hanai daughter Jessyli (Vandale Dudoit III) Domingo Kupau, brothers Abraham Kalei (Ellenbelle) Kaulia of Honolulu, Wilfred Kalani Pieper of Wisconsin, Kaihehau Uahinui of Washington, and Ekela (Cheryl) Uahinui of Molokai, sisters Rebecca Kolo of California, Ruth Domingo of Molokai, Frieda Uahinui of Las Vegas, and Kamakea Uahinui of Molokai, nine grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.…

Shaynah Haunani Colipano Delacruz 

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

Shaynah Haunani Colipano Delacruz was born on July 5, 1971, at the Molokai General Hospital. She passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025 in the hospice at the Molokai General Hospital. Shaynah loved finding shells, drawing, baking and cooking. She leaves behind six children, seven grandchildren, her mother, Annette H. Colipano English (Clayton), and her father, Richard (Chocum) Dela Cruz (Jackie). Shaynah’s celebration of life will be held July 26 at Lanikeha in Ho‘olehua, Molokai at 9 a.m.…

Mahiki Lankford 

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

Mahiki Lankford was born in Ho’olehua, Molokai. She is preceded in death by her husband Adolphus Lankford, parents William and Annie Kaiahua Aki, and siblings.

She is survived by her children Lu Ann Mahiki (Kenneth), Donna, Kuulei, Micheal (Ronnette), Yvonne, Kaanohi, and Mahikili’ili’i, 26 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

We will celebrate her homecoming luau Friday, June 20, at 4:30 p.m. at the Maunaloa Recreation Center.  …

Lynn Karakawa Kahalewai

Thursday, April 24th, 2025

Lynn Karakawa Kahalewai, 81, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, at Hospice Maui Hale. Born on Nov. 1, 1943, in Paia, Lynn dedicated her life to educating keiki at Kaunakakai Elementary, Kualapu’u Elementary, Waihee Elementary, Wailuku Elementary, Lihikai Elementary, and many other Maui elementary schools.

She leaves behind her sons Reynold (Davlynn) Kahalewai and Leyton (Shaila) Kahalewai; daughters Edlyn (Eddie Jr.) Carvalho, Edwyna (Kai) Tancayo; sisters Gladys O’Connor, Jennie Sniegowski, and Trudy Fujioka; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a godson Kahinau, four fur babies and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Lynn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward Kahalewai, parents Hajime and Hisano Karakawa, and brothers Robert Karakawa and Stanley Karakawa.…

Herbert Iopa Paleka Jr.

Thursday, April 17th, 2025

Herbert Iopa Paleka Jr. passed away on March 23 at Kona Community Hospital with his family by his side.

He was born on Nov. 30, 1945 on Molokai to Herbert Sr. and Eliza (Enos) Paleka. He would often share stories of being raised on Molokai, feeding the pigs and working in the kalo patches.

Herbert attended school on Molokai and in 1964 graduated from Molokai High School. He married Hinano Hapai on April 10, 1971 and raised his family on Oahu. He was a truck driver for Gaspro and a member of the Hawaii Teamsters Local 996 for over 35 years.…

Charles “Chuck” Everhart

Thursday, April 10th, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Everhart, 82, of Molokai, Hawaii, passed away at home on Feb. 12, 2025. Born on Dec. 15, 1942, in Pasadena, California, to Leon and Barbara Everhart, Chuck led a life filled with Bible-based faith, diverse accomplishments and creativity.
Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Yvonne, whom he met at Santa Cruz Bible Camp in California. He leaves behind three children, Chantelle, Robyn and Aaron, two step-daughters, Michael-Ann and Kimberly, as well as six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A man of many talents, Chuck held multiple master’s degrees in science, engineering, business and education. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to pursue various careers including furniture making, farming, land development, financial planning, patent brokering and education.…

Mrs. Kuulei Virginia Momi Hoe Kanoho

Friday, March 28th, 2025

Mrs. Kuulei Virginia Momi Hoe Kanoho, age 100, of Hilo, Hawaii passed
away on March 1, 2025 in the Hilo Benioff Medical Center. She was born in
Honolulu, Oahu on May 18, 1924 and was a retired nurse for Dr. Wipperman,
Dr. Harvey, Dr. Lane, Dr. Gutteling, Dr. Zelko and Dr. Carpenter. She was
a member of St. Joseph Church in Hilo. Visitation will be held on
Thursday, April 3, 2025 at St. Joseph Church (43 Kapiolani Street) in
Hilo, Hawaii from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; funeral mass will begin at 9:30
a.m. Burial will follow at Homelani Memorial Park in Hilo, Hawaii.…

Joyce Dudoit

Thursday, March 13th, 2025

Joyce Dudoit was born Feb. 25, 1938, to Henry Kauka and Henrietta Newmann. She had three siblings, and was predeceased by her beloved husband, Puggy, and her son Hanalei. She is survived by her seven children, 22 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. She will be missed. She passed away on Oct. 20, 2024, surrounded by her family. Her services will be held at St. Damien Catholic Church on Saturday, March 22. Public viewing begins at 9 a.m., and services begin at 10:15. Lunch to follow at One Ali’i Park.…

Richard Newton Reed

Thursday, March 13th, 2025

Richard Newton Reed, 90, of Molokai, Hawaii, passed away peacefully on Jan. 23, 2025.
Born in San Bernardino, California, Richard embarked on a life of adventure when he enlisted in the Navy in 1955. Following his service, he taught himself how to sail while working in Oregon, developing a passion that would define his future.
This love of sailing brought him to the Hawaiian Islands, where he met Doris, the love of his life, in Lahaina. They married on April 28, 1977, beginning a remarkable journey together. Aboard their vessel, Satan’s Doll, they sailed around the world with their faithful dogs at their side.…

Juan “Johnny” Visoria Trinidad – The Youngest Sakada

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

Juan “Johnny” Trinidad was born to Leoncio Rodrigues Trinidad and Lucia Visoria on Feb. 8, 1928 in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He was the oldest of eight children.

He was only 18 years old when he was recruited by the Hawaii Sugar Plantation Association, where his compadres averaged 10 years older than him. He boarded the USS Maunawili, on April 3, 1946, to arrive in Hawaii in October. Thus, he became known as the “Youngest Sakada.”

Juan worked for California Packing Company (CPC) and Del Monte Corporation for a total of 51 years, starting off as a pineapple laborer, and then a truck and harvester driver, a luna and lastly, as a welder in the Kualapuu Shop.…