Whether they were born and raised in Hawaiʻi or found their way here later in life, the people on this list have contributed to the fabric of these islands in their own ways. With deep respect and aloha, here are the community members who have passed away so far this year.
Maseeh Ganjali is an Oʻahu resident with ties to Iran, he spoke to HPR’s DW Gibson about the conditions on the ground in Iran for his family and friends.