Obituaries

Gregorson Rider

Wednesday, August 17th, 2022

Gregorson Kauha’aha’a Kahue Rider (Plante), 51, of Molokai, HI passed away at Memorial Medical Center on Saturday May 28, 2022.

Greg was born in Kailua, HI on Jan. 26, 1971. He is the son of Michael Rider and Donna (Kahue) Rider. He was preceded in death by his biological father, Albert Plante.

Greg was a very lively and active person who loved life. He was a storyteller and could captivate an audience. He enjoyed his work of farming and was involved in martial arts and the creative arts. More than anything, Greg loved his family and his Hawaiian culture.

He is survived by his mother “Loki” (Dave Barber); daughters Trista (Chad) Gibbens and MyKayla Stahl (Kohala); eight grandchildren; sister Leina; brother Brandon (Alisha) Rider; and haole mother Cinda Barger.…

Rosita Carrancho Casino

Wednesday, June 29th, 2022

Surrounded by family, Rosita Carrancho Casino, 95, of Kaunakakai passed away peacefully on Monday, June 20, 2022. 

Born in Santa Maria Ilocos Sur, Philippines to Aniceto Carrancho and Leoncia Dasalla in April 23, 1927, Rosita was one of seven siblings. She is survived by her brothers Abe (Cely), Felix (Antonia), Pedro Jr. (Linda) and sisters, Paula (Victor) and Rica (Joe). Preceding her to heaven are her older brothers Aurelio (Flora) and Joe (Rosario). 

Rosita married Romulo Casino, Sr. (deceased) on May 1, 1944. Together, they raised 10 children: Rodolfo (deceased) (Merced) Casino, Sr., Amelita (Edgardo, deceased) Arista, Evelyn (Francisco, deceased) Hocking, Teresita (Thomas, deceased) Matayoshi, Milagros (Julio, deceased) Bince, Romulo (deceased) (Liza) Casino, Jr.,…

Alvin K. Naehu

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

Alvin K. Naehu was 80 years old and called home on Aug. 23, 2021 at his residence in Kaunakakai, Molokai. He was born Oct. 6, 1940 in Ho’olehua, Molokai. 

He is pre-deceased by parents Edwin and Rosalie Naehu; siblings Hanohano Naehu-deceased, Mary Ann (Willy) Naehu Lucas-deceased, Sharon (Raymond) Naehu Kuahuia, Ardis Naehu and Cleighton Guy (Sis Sharon) Naehu. He is survived by his spouse Angelita “Angie” Oliveros Naehu; children Cheryl Gloor (Isaac-deceased), Alvin A. Naehu Jr., Jan (Emerson) Makekau, and Francis (Tatum) Naehu; 25 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.

Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at St. Damien of Molokai Church, Kaunakakai, Molokai from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m.…

Grace H. Yamamoto

Wednesday, June 15th, 2022

Grace H. Yamamoto, 85, of Kaunakakai, Molokai passed away on May 4 at the Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu.  Born in Lahaina, she was a homemaker.  She is survived by daughters Clarice Paro of Hilo and Francine Yamamoto of Kihei; sons Eric (Emmalani Kela) Yamamoto of Hilo, Leslie (Poniala) Yamamoto of Las Vegas and Jacob Yamamoto, Jr. of Kihei; sisters Margaret Kishi of Maui and Gladys Watanabe of Oahu; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nieces and nephews.  

Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. and services at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 25 at Kaunakakai Baptist Church.  Casual or aloha attire.  No flowers. …

Noe Ornellas Cluney

Thursday, June 2nd, 2022

Noe Ornellas Cluney, 98, of Hoolehua passed peacefully on December 9, 2021. She was born on Oct. 5, 1923 in Honolulu.

Aunty Noe was a Ho’olehua homesteader for 72 years and was employed by the Hawaii DOE serving as the school secretary at various times over 32 years at all of the public schools on Molokai. An often-repeated story from her days at Maunaloa School was when truant children were found at home and led to school in line behind an officer on horseback.

Lydia Kamakanoe Paikuli Ornellas Cluney is survived by her sons William “Billy” Ornellas, Richard “Ric” Ornellas and Fred Ornellas, deceased; stepson Raymond Ornellas; and stepchildren Loy Cluney, John Cluney, Mark Cluney, Sarah Cluney and Will Cluney, deceased.…

Peter Paul Soares, Sr.

Wednesday, May 11th, 2022

Peter Paul Soares Sr. 77, of Las Vegas Nevada and formerly of Kahului Maui, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2022 in Summerlin Las Vegas with his loving family at his side. He was born to the late Jack and Dolores (Omalza) Soares on June 29, 1944 in Ho’olehua on Molokai.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Cheryl; sons Peter Soares Jr (Desiree) and Daniel Soares (Ginger); daughters Tammy Locke (Bruce) and Raynette Yap (Byron); eight grandchildren; brothers Jacob Soares (Ruth) and Patrick Soares; his extended family of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; hanai son James Hirozawa and hanai daughter Lynette Sakamura.…

Elizabeth Nani Aki Street

Wednesday, May 11th, 2022

Elizabeth Nani Aki Street was born on Jan. 28, 1933 in Ho’olehua, Molokai and died on Feb. 26, 2022 in Seattle, WA. She is survived by sons Butch, Carl and Eric; daughters Gail and Doris; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great grandchildren; and sister Mahiki Lankford. She was preceded in death by husband Duane Street and parents William and Annie Wahinealii Aki.

Burial will be on Saturday, May 28th, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Homelani Cemetery.…

Franklin Delano Leary

Thursday, March 31st, 2022

Franklin Delano Leary, 81, of Hoolehua, Molokai went home to Jesus on March 11, 2022 at the Molokai General Hospital. He was born on Jan. 30, 1941 in Brainerd, Minnesota. Franklin is survived by his wife Margaret Kahaunani “Peggy” Keahi-Leary, wife of 36 years and a native of Molokai. He also has two daughters Christine and Cindy, brothers Clifford and James Leary of San Diego, California, and many nieces and nephews.

Franklin is predeceased by his parents, Clifford and Audrey Haller Leary; only sister Patricia A. Leary Miller; and brother Robert A. Leary.

Molokai was his dream come true.  It became his home in 1990 when Peggy transferred from Honolulu Post office to Hoolehua Post Office, where she retired.…

Prisca Daniel Bicoy Medeiros

Wednesday, March 30th, 2022

Prisca Daniel Bicoy Medeiros

March 29, 1928 to April 2, 2020

I was born in Pu’uhoku in 1928, where my grass roots began. I am the 4th child amongst 12 children of Petronilo and Paula Bicoy. I still remember the good old days when everything did not cost so much. This card from my daughter, Nat, brought back memories of yesteryears.  I had a wonderful child’s life, with all my four sisters and seven brothers. We had a loving home with God as our head of our family. I got married in 1946 and have a beautiful family of my own.…