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Richard Toshio Kaneshiro Sr.
Sep. 04, 2026
In Loving Memory of Richard Toshio Kaneshiro Sr. Richard Toshio Kaneshiro Sr. was born on April 1, 1943, in Wailuku, Maui, to the late James Kiyusei Kaneshiro, Pūʻunēnē, and Helen Chiyoko Uyesu Kaneshiro, Lāhainā. He attended Wailuku Elementary School, ʻĪao Intermediate School, and Baldwin High...
James Potratz
Sep. 02, 2026
James Richard Potratz passed away in the early morning of September 2, 2026 after 88 amazing years. He was a great provider whose storied career saw his family living in many amazing countries such as South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and France. Through this gift of travel his...
Verna Haunani Plunkett
Aug. 31, 2026
Verna Haunani Plunkett died on August 31, 2026 at Maui Memorial Health Center. She was born on December 23, 1937, Puunene, Maui. She is pre-deceased by Husband: James Kimo Plunkett, son: George Edmund. Mother: Mary lhu Kekahuna Sudaria, brothers: Albert, Joseph, Alfred, George Kekahuna. Sisters:...
Clarita Cabato Masulit
Aug. 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of Clarita Cabato Masulit Clarita Cabato Masulit, 88, of Kihei, Hawaiʻi, peacefully passed away on August 28, 2026. Born on March 15, 1938, in Rosales, Pangasinan, Philippines, Clarita, my mom was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. My dad passed...
Donald Okuda
Aug. 25, 2026
Donald Fumio Okuda Donald Fumio Okuda passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, at his home in Kahului, Maui. He was born on December 26, 1930, in Paia, Maui, to Juichiro and Chiyoko (Suzuki)Okuda. Donald graduated from Maui High School in 1949 and served in the US Army from 1951-1953, where he...
Fructuosa Tagay
Aug. 25, 2026
In Loving Memory of Fructuosa "Rose" Rapin Tagay January 22, 1933 – August 25, 2026 With heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Fructuosa “Rose” Rapin Tagay, at her home in Kahului, at the age of 93. Born on January 22, 1933, in Sto Domingo Ilocos Sur, Philippines. In 1954 she met and...
Roy Umeno
Aug. 22, 2026
In loving memory of Roy Tetsuji Umeno Roy Umeno passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, at his home in Kula, Maui, surrounded by his loving family. He was 78 years old. Roy was born in Wailuku, Maui, to Robert and Flora Umeno. He grew up in Kula, working on the family farm as the eldest of...
Francis Kupau
Aug. 22, 2026
Francis “Endo” Palakiko Noa Kupau Francis “Endo” Palakiko Noa Kupau was born on May 3, 1943, in Pukuilua, Hana, and passed away on August 22, 2026, at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Noa Kupau and Agnes Mahealani Momoa Kupau; his brothers, Joseph (Georganne) Kupau,...
Liza C Okawa
Aug. 20, 2026
Liza C Okawa, 66 of Kihei, Hawaii passed away at her residence on August 20,2026. She is survived by her son, Valiant (Ninfa) Ramos, 3 grandchildren,10 brothers and sisters and the Cababat family.
Sachiko Machida
Aug. 20, 2026
We are saddened to announce that Sachiko Machida died at home in Waikapu on August 20, 2026, at the age of 96. Sachi was born in Puunene, Maui in 1929, the second daughter of Henry and Hama Machida. She grew up in Paia where her family had a store on Baldwin Avenue called Machida Drugstore. Her...
Benita C. Cordero
Aug. 18, 2026
Benita C. Cordero, our beloved mother, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, at the age of 92. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial services will be held at Christ The King Church in Kahului, Maui, to honor her life and legacy. Friends and family are invited to...
Ruth Garnas
Aug. 18, 2026
Ruth LaRue Speers Garnas was born on November 29, 1935, in Drake, North Dakota, to Howard and Clara Speers. She grew up with her younger sister, Ruby, and attended Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, where she earned her teaching degree. Ruth married the love of her life, Donald M. Garnas,...