Obituaries

James Kamakea Han Jr.

Thursday, September 19th, 2024

James Kamakea Han Jr. of Molokai died peacefully at home in Ho’olehua on Aug. 28, 2024, at 77 years of age.
He was born at home on June 29, 1947, in Ho’olehua to James Kamakea Poksu Han, Sr, and Tilden Kalamaku (Makaiwi) Han. He attended Molokai High School and then graduated from Kaimuki High School, where he played football. After graduating, he was drafted into the army, served in Vietnam, and is a proud veteran of the U.S. Army.

James was a marathon runner, canoe paddler, fisherman, taro farmer, and a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was married to Jean (Motas) Han.…

Stephen Petro

Thursday, August 29th, 2024

Stephen Petro was born Nov. 13, 1940 to Lily and Paul Petro on the island of Maui. On
July 22, 2024, after 83 wonderful years on this earth, he left us to join his beloved wife, Pearl
Petro, in heaven.
As principal of Kilohana School, Stephen was well-loved by students and staff alike, and under
his leadership, Kilohana received the national honor of being named a blue-ribbon school.
Stephen was also active in his church and community, serving on several boards and playing an
integral role in raising funds to build the Father Damien Catholic Church on Molokai. But above
all, he was a family man.…

William Robert Keating

Friday, June 28th, 2024

William Robert Keating was born Oct. 16, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio and passed away April 25, 2024, in Honoka’a, Hawaii. He is predeceased by his parents Robert A Keating, MD., and Harriet Steele Keating. He is survived by his sister Karen Keating Moody Bierly, nieces Merry Troper, Molly Moody, Megan Moody Dininger, and nephew Scott Moody. William was a graduate of Worthington HS and Ohio State University, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Billy ran The Jerome Wheelers Public House in Aspen for many years. He loved Aspen and his companion wolf/husky, Tugboat. Billy took up bull riding in local rodeos – never managing a winning eight seconds, but plenty of time in the hospital.…

Clift Cairncross Cullen

Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

Clift Cairncross Cullen, known as Cairn, age 84, of Clovis, California passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Although he was born in San Francisco on Sept. 27, 1939 to Herbert Francis Cullen and Gretchen Heilborn Cullen (Bierbach), Cairn was raised on the island of Oahu, Hawaii and always considered it home. Cairn was a Punahou School and University of Southern California graduate, and a teacher at CSU Fresno for 42 years. He is predeceased by his girlfriend of 51 years, Barbara Bradberry.
Cairn loved challenging projects of all sizes and he took on one of his largest in 2013 when he purchased an abandoned parcel of land on Molokai.…

Dorothy Ann Kehaulani Quintua

Wednesday, May 29th, 2024

Dorothy Ann Kehaulani Quintua peacefully departed this world on March 30, 2024 at the age of 77, at home surrounded by the love of her children, grandchildren, and cherished ohana. She was born January 16, 1947 and her life was a testament to love, kindness, and unwavering strength.

Dorothy is survived by her loving daughter Johnessa Quintua (Jeremiah Keohuloa) of Hoolehua, Molokai, sons Travis Reyes and Guy Quintua both of Honolulu, Oahu, and her sister Miriam Kunihiro of Hilo, Hawaii. Dorothy’s legacy extends through numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews all of whom she adored deeply.

A celebration of Dorothy’s remarkable life will be held on September 14, 2024, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.…

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.…