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Cornelius Calvin Welch
Feb. 19, 2024
Cornelius Calvin Welch passed away February 19, 2024, at the age of 98 years, one month and nine days. He was predeceased by his Sister, Helen, and Brothers Edward and Arthur. He will join his second wife Norma who passed away in 2012. Born on January 10, 1926, in Helena, Arkansas, the family...
Rosita Ramento Madariaga
Feb. 19, 2024
Rosita Ramento Madariaga, 80, of Kahului, passed away on February 19, 2024, under the care of Hospice Maui. Services will be held Nakamura Mortuary on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, with service at 10:00 am. Continuing on Friday, April 19, 2024. Visitation...
Rosemarie Phillips
Feb. 17, 2024
Beloved Rose Marie Phillips at 98, peacefully passed on February 17, 2024. Daughter of John F. Phillips and Christina Batalha of Kula. Siblings; John Phillip Jr., Dorothy Texeira, Evelyn Rego and Nancy Pimentel. Survived by daughter Charlyne Medeiros, son Charles Medeiros Jr., grandson Mark...
Gary Edwin Thornton
Feb. 14, 2024
A Mayflower Descendent, Son of the Golden West, and Son of the American Revolution Gary Edwin Thornton August 28, 1930 - February 14th, 2023 On St. Valentine’s Day, Gary Edwin Thornton passed away.. Born in Oakland, California on the 28 of August, 1930, he was 93 years of age. Gary came to Kihei,...
Toshie Kohatsu Nako
Feb. 08, 2024
Toshie Kohatsu Nako, 91 died on February 8, 2024 at Hale Makua Kahului, under Hospice Maui care. She was born March 11, 1932 in Paia, Maui to Tara & Kamado Kohatsu. Toshie was the last of 10 brothers and sisters. Toshie grew up in Kaheka camp in Paia. She shared many fond memories of living...
Joseph Sentinella Jr.
Feb. 07, 2024
Joseph Sentinella Jr., 91, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully at his residence under Hospice care. He was a US Army Veteran who served during the Korean War, and was also a retired Lieutenant for the Maui Police Department. He is survived by his wife, Juliette (Tokunaga) Sentinella; children Greg...
Ellen Yamamura
Feb. 07, 2024
Ellen Yamamura, beloved wife, mother, dear friend, and selfless educator, passed away on February 7, 2024, in Kahului, Hawaii. She was born on November 9, 1947, in Honolulu, HI, to Jenichi and Hisae Okamoto. Ellen was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Fong. Ellen was a graduate of McKinley...
Ellena Borling
Feb. 06, 2024
Ellena Borling, a beloved resident of Maui, was born on January 11, 1944, to George and Mary Borling. She passed away peacefully in Wailuku, HI, on February 6, 2024. Her unwavering faith and dedication to her family and community will forever be remembered. Ellena was a devoted wife, having been...
M. Fayrene Sweek
Feb. 05, 2024
Fayrene was born in Dalhart, TX on November 24, 1947, to Ray and Ethel Wright and she peacefully left her physical body on February 5, 2024. The family, along with friends has lost a wonderful human being. She never met a stranger and loved to talk about her boys. She retired from banking in 2016...
Robert Warren Montgomery
Feb. 03, 2024
Born June 29, 1932 in Oakland, California to Warren Montgomery and Mildred Montgomery, he grew up in Seattle, Washington. He graduated in product design from the Art Center College of Design in Palo Alto, California, and worked for General Motors in Detroit. Moving to San Francisco where his...