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Robin Gaffney
Jun. 19, 2023
Robin Elizabeth Gaffney, born in Honolulu on July 15, 1951, passed away peacefully in Kula, Maui, on June 19, 2023. Daughter of Robert T. and Constance H. Gaffney, Robin grew up in Honolulu and spent many wonderful weekends and holidays at Malaekahana. She graduated from Punahou School with the...
Lynn Ross McFarlane
Jun. 18, 2023
LYNN ROSS McFARLANE 21 October 1938 – 18 June 2023 Lynn Ross McFarlane, 84, of Maui, Hawaii passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 18th 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on Oct 21st 1938, she was the 4th daughter of Dr. Donald Price Ross and Mollie (Jamison) Ross. Lynn attended Buffalo...
Alexander Nakatani
Jun. 14, 2023
Al (Alexander) Nakatani June 25, 1936 - June 14, 2023 Al peacefully joined his three sons Glen, Greg and Guy on June 14, 2023, at home under the compassionate care of Hospice Maui with his loving wife Jane by his side. Born in Hilo Hawaii, he was the son of the late Harriet and Takeo Kawakami and...
Zacarias Salgado Bucaneg
Jun. 12, 2023
Zacarias Bucaneg 99 of Lahaina, Maui passed away on June 12, 2023, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on September 6, 1923 in Gonzaga Cagayan, Philippines. Visitations will be on Friday June 30, 2023, at Nakamura Mortuary in Wailuku from 9:00 am-10:00 am; service to follow from 11:00 am...
Gary "Mud" Kiyoshi Arakawa
Jun. 08, 2023
Gary "Mud" Kiyoshi Arakawa, 71 Gary “Mud” Arakawa passed away on June 8, 2023. Gary is survived by his wife Cherylene Chang Arakawa; children Leina (Scott) Teruya, Shawn (Trisha) Arakawa; grandchildren Kahiau Teruya, Tiera, Teani and Ty Arakawa; sister Jan (Steve) Yoshimoto, and sister-in-law...
Sotero G. Pascua
Jun. 06, 2023
Sotero G. Pascua of Kahului, Maui passed away on June 6, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 16, 1936 in Panggasinan, Philippines to Gaspar and Mercedes Pascua. Sotero is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Elena Pascua; children, Emma (Santiago) Espejo, Ofelia...
Tomoko Ohataa
Jun. 05, 2023
Tomoko Ohata, 98, of Kahului peacefully passed away at Roselani on June 5, 2023. She was a third daughter born in Paia on February 24, 1925 to Seiichi Ohata and Hisa Nishio Ohata. She graduated from Maui High School in 1943 then majored in Education at the University of Hawaii where she graduated...
Brandon Blair
Jun. 05, 2023
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brandon Kauakeikikealolapau’ole Blair, a beloved husband, cherished father, and dear friend to many. On June 5, 2023, he left this world, leaving behind a legacy, kindness and inspiration. Brandon was born July 24, 1972,...
Frank "Frankie" Jason Pearch
Jun. 03, 2023
In Loving Memory Frank "Frankie" Jason Pearch July 23rd,1991 to June 3rd,2023 Frankie was a strong-willed person. He was willing to help and protect his families and friends. He loves to cook, took pride in his skills in the kitchen. He took pride in giving love to families. He prides and joy...
Desiree Yoshino Miyamoto
Jun. 02, 2023
Desiree (Desi) Yoshino Miyamoto was born in Wailuku, Maui, and moved to Honolulu where she earned her degree at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Desi was a life long learner, taking classes in math whenever possible, and taught both school-age children as well as tutored adults trying to get...
Lorraine Hatsue Santos
May 31, 2023
Lorraine Hatsue (Watanabe) Santos of Lahaina, Maui, was Born on April 15, 1940, and peacefully passed away at her home, embracing her final moments at the graceful age of 83 on May 31, 2023. Lorraine will be remembered as a loving wife, and beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She...
Helen Sumie Kagehiro
May 31, 2023
Helen Kagehiro passed away on May 31, 2023 at the age of 83. Born and raised in Hilo, she fondly remembered growing up with her five siblings among the Pi’ihonua community. For the past fifty years, she made Maui her home – the place where she raised her three children, worked for and retired...