Stanley & Edwina Siu, Christmas 2025.
Mele Kalikimaka!
Aloha ‘Oe Sherman Hao
Sherman Hao
Brother Stanford sent word that Sherman Hao passed today. Aloha ‘oe, Sherman. Services are set for Saturday, January 10, 2026, 5-9 p.m. at Mililani Mauka Chapel.
Aloha ‘Oe Reed Molo
September 24, 2025
From Class of ‘72 classmate Roy Thompson: Someone just called me with some sad news. One of our ‘Aiea Class of ’72 alumni just passed away in Queen’s Medical Center. His name was Reed Molo and he has two older sisters some of you may know, Denise and Danette. He was a retired firefighter.
Here is Reed from our 1971 Kauaʻi tour.
Reed Molo, 1971 Kaua‘i tour.
Lori Matsukawa Memoir: Aiea Swingin’ Singers
Lori Matsukawa, Aiea 1974, Swingin’ Singer from 1971–1974, penned a memoir and included a chapter about her time in the Aiea Swingin’ Singers. She has provided that chapter for us to enjoy. Mahalo, Lori!
Excerpt from: The Importance of Being There
Memoir of an Asian American Journalist
Copyright Lori Matsukawa 2024
Aloha ʻOe E Maynette Hoʻopiʻi
Aloha ʻOe Ernestta (Young) Carter
Ernestta Young, 1970 Aiea Swinginʻ Singers Big Island tour, in Cafe 100, Hilo.
Ernestta Ernie Young (Ernestta Carter) passed today, Feb. 8, 2022. Aloha ‘oe, Ernie. We love you. Photo taken by Blaine, 1970, Cafe, 100, Hilo, Aiea Swingin’ Singers Big Island tour.
Happy Mothers Day to “our” Mom!
Here’s to “our” Mom! Mrs. Siu, Mothers Day 2021.
Happy Birthday Mrs. Siu 2020
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Here is the entire Zoom session with Mrs. Siu, Oct. 30, 2020.
Shirley Walker to Judge Brown Bags to Stardom
Shirley Walker (AHS ’71) wanted me to update everybody with the good news that she has been selected as a judge in the upcoming Brown Bags to Stardom competition. Additionally, she has been selected to serve on the board of Na Mea Ho’okani, a music and art school in Wahiawa. Here is her updated resume:
1975 Departing for European Tour
Here is the 1975 Aiea Swingin’ Singers at Honolulu International Airport embarking on their tour of Europe, June 21 to July 15, 1975. Mahalo Alvin Cho for the photo!