Leora Murakami passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 16, 2024 at the age of 85. Leora served as a dedicated school teacher for over 30 years after receiving her BS in Education from Drake University in Iowa. Most of her teaching career was spent inspiring students at Iao Intermediate School...

Avelina “Bellie” Lopez Estabillo, 84, of Lahaina, HI, formerly of Bacucang, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 15, 2024. Avelina was born on November 10, 1939, in Batac, Philippines to her parents Marcos Lopez and Demetria Pascual. She was the...

Beverly was born on December 9,1950. She was a cherished mother and grandmother, always surrounded by the love of her family. Beverly passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 here in the loving paradise of Lahaina, Maui. Beverly is survived by her loving husband of 54 years and sister, Janet Lubich....

Mitsue Tamanaha (née Yokoda) transitioned with quiet dignity, on 15 April 2024 at the age of 103 years 6 months. She was born on 2 October 1920 in Ishikawa City, Okinawa. In 1959 she arrived in Hawaii beside Tadao Tamanaha as his second wife, and became a U.S. Citizen in 1979. She was fiery,...

In loving memory of Norma Cabrera, a cherished soul whose journey began in the Philippines and found its horizon on the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii. Norma, a beacon of faith and melody in her church choir, embraced the Catholic virtues with devotion and grace. Her zest for life was evident...

Koali'i Kekaha (Koa) 33 of Kahului passed on April 14, 2024. Koa was born on February 7, 1991 in Wailuku, Maui but raised on the mainland until he was 18 and came back to Maui. Koa was a beautiful soul and he will be dearly missed by all. Koa is survived by his two daughters, Kalia and Analei...

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we say good-bye to Ian Jet Swatek, who unexpectedly passed away at home on Friday April 12, 2024. Jet was born and raised on Maui and was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. His strength, passion and intelligence made him a natural leader among...

We gather in the warmth of memory to bid farewell to Lawrence Boteilho Jr. Born on May 30th, 1950 peacefully passed away on April 12th, 2024. Lawrence was a man whose life was as rich and vast as the Maui seas he cherished. Born and raised on the sun-kissed shores of Maui, Lawrence's spirit was...

Patricia Ann Preseault from Vermont, born on January 27th 1940, passed away peacefully on April 8th 2024, at home surrounded by her children in Maui, Hawaii. Patricia was known by many names - Patricia, Pat, Patty, Trish, Mrs. P., Mimi, Mom...and this was quite appropriate because she was a force...

Ralph Katsuji Sakamura of Lanai City passed away peacefully on Maui, April 6, 2024 with his niece, Lynette by his side. Ralph was born on Oct. 12, 1941, in Lanai to the late Masaru and Hatsuko Sakamura. He attended and graduated from Lanai High School in 1959. After graduation, he enlisted in the...

Peter George Pratt, age 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 5, 2024. A Celebration of Peter’s life will be held at the convenience of the family. Peter was born November 3, 1950 in Geneva, NY, the son of the late John Arthur and Ayako Sally Oda...

Margaret “Margo” Jane Sombelon Kaiama, 95, of Pa’ia, Maui, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 4, 2024 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She is survived by her sister Shirley Ragsdale Sombelon; sons Michael Rojas and Charles Rojas (Toni); grandchildren Genese “Leilei”...