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Eric Arthur Umphrey
May 31, 2024
Eric Arthur Umphrey (1966 - 2024) Eric Arthur Umphrey, a resident of Huntington Beach, California, and later moved to Kihei in Maui where he called home for the past 35 years. Eric left an indelible mark on the lives he touched. His extraordinary human kindness, passion for life, and artistic...
Clayton Hema Sr.
May 29, 2024
Clayton G. Hema, 74 years old, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 29th, 2024, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on November 14th, 1949, in Hana, Maui to the late David Jr and Gladys Hema. He was married to Linda Lou Seabury on February 1st, 1974. He served our country during the...
Joyce Ann Stuesse
May 26, 2024
Joyce Ann Stuesse October 30, 1947 - May 26, 2024 Joyce Stuesse has returned to heaven from whence she came. Thank you God, for allowing me to have this beautiful woman as my wife, my companion, and my friend for so many years. Joyce was born in Washington, Missouri, and grew up on a farm in...
JOHN C. DOUGLAS
May 25, 2024
John Curtis Douglas, better known as Curt, born on January 31, 1957, in Long Beach, California, and raised in Grants Pass, Oregon passed away on May 25, 2024, at home amongst loved ones in Hana, Maui, HI. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator, Carpenter, and was a skilled Tradesmen. Curt, found...
Warren Bose
May 25, 2024
Warren Bose 10/20/1965-05/25/2024 Warren Bose, a beloved husband and dedicated special education teacher, passed away on May 25th, 2024, on the island of Maui, which he called home. He was predeceased by his mother, Barbara Phyllis Delano, and his father, John Bose II. Warren cherished his wife...
Itaru Saito
May 21, 2024
Itaru Saito, 94 of Kahului, passed away on May 21, 2024 under Hospice Care at Hale Makua, Kahului. He is predeceased by his wife Haruko Saito and survived by 4 children, Midori (Clyde) Iwami, Dennis Saito, Harry Saito, and Barry (Sharon) Saito. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 9 great...
Dorothy Bell
May 18, 2024
Dorothy Jane Tom Bell, 89, of Waikapu, Maui passed peacefully on May 18, 2024, at Maui Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Wailuku on October 1, 1934. Known affectionately as “Bam,” she and her beloved late husband Howard could always be found in attendance...
Samantha Kapuaokeala Comilang
May 17, 2024
Samantha Kapuaokeala Comilang – A dearly beloved other half, a strong courageous mother, daughter, sister, aunty, cousin, & friend, was called home on May 17th, 2024 – surrounded by her loving family. Samantha was born to Juno Comilang and Debra Comilang on June 13th, 1980, in Honolulu,...
Laurina Cacas Galapia
May 15, 2024
Laurina Cacas Galapia July 04, 1941-May 15, 2024 Laurina Galapia of Kahului, passed away peacefully at her home on May 15, 2024. Laurina was born & raised in Bacarra Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She was predeceased by her mother Feliciana and father Baldomero Galapia as well as her sisters...
Donald John Wolfson Jr
May 11, 2024
Donald John Wolfson Jr. was born in 1943 to Catherine (Boyer) and Donald Wolfson Sr. He was Raised in South Gate, California and graduated from South Gate High School in 1961. Don moved to Hawaii in 1970 to surf. He lived on the Hawaiian Islands of Oahu, Kaua’i, Molokai and Maui. He married Nani...
Sadae "Doris" Fujii
May 11, 2024
Sadae “Doris” Fujii, 93 May 2, 1931 - May 11, 2024 Sadae “Doris” Fujii, 93, passed away on May 11, 2024 in the comfort of her home. Doris, as she was known by many, was born in Lahaina, Maui and raised in the Māla Village area. She went to King Kamehameha III School and graduated from Lahainaluna...
Benjamin Akona Akima
May 10, 2024
Benjamin Akona Akima, a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Born to the late Thomas Akima and Emma Holomalia on Sept. 04,1939. Ben is the 4th child of 7 children. He attended & graduated from Saint Anthony Catholic School. After graduating he enlisted in the U.S Marine Corps and served in...