Gladys Watanabe, 88 of Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi, passed away September 10, 2023. She was born in Wailuku, Maui on June 12, 1935 to Kenichi and Kazue Mabe. She retired as a teacher from Kualapuʻu Elementary School. Gladys was predeceased by her husband, Mitsuo. She is survived by her children;...

Carole Hironaka Toy was born in Paia, Maui on February 23, 1943, to Sam and Chikae Hironaka. Adorable and gregarious, her fun-loving spirit was apparent from an early age. A graduate of Kaunoa and Baldwin High Schools, Carole enjoyed get-togethers and reunions with her classmates throughout her...

On September 07, 2023, Ronald Gilbert Chavez, Jr.(Mondi) gained his angel wings. He was born on July 26, 1967 in Ogden, UT; the eldest son of the late Nancy Quintana Chavez and Ronnie Chavez. He graduated from Ben Lomond High School in 1985 where he played Varsity Baseball (All Star Champion and...

Ruth Sacks passed away in Kahului on September 6, 2023 at the age of 76. She was born on September 29, 1946, in Paia to Dr. Fumio and Betty Tsuji. Ruth called many places "home" throughout her life before settling down in Southern California to raise her son Chris, and then moving back to Maui to...

It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Nely Acido Blue , 59 ,of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday , September 5, 2023. Funeral service will be held at Nakamura Mortuary in Wailuku on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 5pm to...

Momilani Mona Thompson, 76 of Haliimaile, died September 3, 2023, in her home in Haliimaile. Viewing and services on Friday and Saturday, October 13-14, 2023 will begin at 5 pm, Friday evening, and 10 am till 1 pm on Saturday morning at Nakamura Mortuary. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Valley...

Donald Ray Larson, a loving father, proud grandfather, and skilled bricklayer, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023, at the age of 85 in Maui, Hawaii. Born on August 10, 1938, to John and Lucille Larson, Don lived a life filled with passion and dedication. He is preceded in death by his...

Virgilio Pe Benito Seatriz Sr. of Lahaina, Maui passed away on September 1, 2023. He was born to Canuto and Barbara Seatriz on May 3, 1940 in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Nakamura Mortuary from 9:00am to 10:30am with prayer...

Jeanette Margaret Buxton 94, formerly Jeanette Cook, of Maui, Hawaii and Oakland, Oregon died gently in the care of her family with support from Hospice Maui on August 31, 2023. Jeanette was born April 6,1929 to Richard and Henrietta (Wanstall) Braithwaite in Dobbs Ferry, New York. She was an...

Yeiko “Tony” Arakaki passed away peacefully at the age of 89 at Hale Makua Wailuku under hospice care on August 31, 2023. He was born and raised in the Piihana Camp in Wailuku, HI. Yeiko was predeceased by siblings Eiichi, Fumiko Yip, Eiji, and Eiho. He is survived by wife Irene, sons Vaughn...

Edsel No'eau Ralar, Jr passed away on Wednesday August 30, 2023 at his home in Kahana, Maui surrounded by his Wife, Mom, Dad and Son. He was born in Wailuku on June 18, 1981 to Edsel N. Ralar Sr. And Kathryn Holoaumoku Ralar. He was a booming 11 lbs baby and such a bundle of joy. Edsel,...

Colleen Harumi Kina of Kahului, Maui passed away on August 29, 2023. She was born on September 10, 1953. She is survived by her husband, Shaff M. Kina and brother, Kelvin (Bonnie) Sato. Services for Colleen will be held on October 3, 2023 at Nakamura Mortuary located at 1218 Lower Main Street,...