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Kahiki G. Manini
Mar. 23, 2023
Kahiki G. Manini of Kahului, Maui peacefully passed away on March 23, 2023. She was born to Henry and Emily Long Jr. on January 9, 1942. She is predeceased by her parents, sisters Ursula, Lauae, Maualei, brother Keao, and her loving husband Edwin K. Manini Kahiki is survived by her children, sons...
Susan Mary Kai Sim Chin Tom
Mar. 21, 2023
Susan Mary Kai Sim Chin Tom, 89, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2023. She was born on July 13, 1933, in Yan Ping, Canton, China, to Chin Abew and Wah Yuet (Leong) Chin. Susan attended St. Anthony Girls High School from Grades 1-12 and graduated in 1951. She worked...
Louise Brown
Mar. 17, 2023
An angel has been taken from us far too soon. Louise Cordula Brown born January 16th, 1941 passed away on March 17th, 2023. She was a loving and devoted grandmother, mother and sister. Louise is survived by her brother Leo. Her children Brent, Brian (Jill) and Jackie(Lloyd). As well as her 6...
Sylvia Jean (Antone) Silva
Mar. 17, 2023
Sylvia Jean (Antone) Silva of Makawao, Maui passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 17, 2023, at Hospice Maui. She was born on April 21, 1957, to the late Richard Antone and Catherine (Oliveira) Antone. She was predeceased by her brother Wayne Antone and survived by her children,...
Julie Ann Brown
Mar. 16, 2023
Julie Ann Brown was born on April 6th, 1953 at Pu’unene Hospital to Roseline M. Arcilla and Narciso Joe Arcilla. She was an only child raised in Hamakuapoko, Maui and later moved to Kahului, Maui. She retired after working 32 years as Payroll Supervisor for Maui Memorial Medical Center. On March...
Jeannine Brockmiller Bak
Mar. 11, 2023
“She is clothed with strength and dignity. She can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed." Proverbs 31:25-28. On...
Mae Meiko Okumura
Mar. 08, 2023
MAE MEIKO OKUMURA, 81 of Mililani, HI, passed away following a long illness on March 8, 2023, at Maui Memorial Hospital with her husband and sons at her bedside. She was born in Pahala, HI on June 21, 1941. Mae was a lifelong learner and educator. She had a successful career over 30-years with...
Mitsugu Kawakami
Mar. 07, 2023
Mitsugu “Mits” Kawakami of Kahului, Maui passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2023. He was born on September 11, 1936 to Hajime and Takayo Kawakami in Paia, Maui. Mits is predeceased by his parents Hajime and Takayo Kawakami; sister, Betty Tonaki, brother-in-law Edward Tonaki and...
Judy Sau Heong Napulani Lara
Mar. 06, 2023
Judy Sau Heong Lara, 82, of Lahaina, Maui, passed away on March 6, 2023 at the Maui Memorial Hospital. Judy was born in Honolulu, HI to George & Mei Wong on April 12, 1940. She was a proud alumni of Lahainaluna High School; Class of 1958. She moved to the island of Lanai in 1980 and worked as...
Celedonia Duldulao Paguyo
Mar. 06, 2023
At age Ninety-three, dearly beloved nana returned to her Maker peacefully in her sleep at home. Originally from Banna, Ilocos Norte, Philippines where she grew up with parents Bernardo & Petra Duldulao, she migrated here in the eighties with late husband Carmelo. Nana Onyang as she is always...
Trinidad Cabacungan
Mar. 04, 2023
Trinidad “Doding or Mama Trini” Salangsang Cabacungan, 76, passed peacefully on March 4, 2023 at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center while surrounded by her family. Born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Memorial Service 10:30a.m.-1:30p.m, Thursday, April 13, at Nakamura Mortuary. Burial to...
Mikazu "Mabel" Shimomura
Mar. 03, 2023
Mikazu ‘Mabel’ Shimomura, 92, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2023. Mikazu was born in Kurtistown, Hawaii Island, on April 9, 1930. After moving to Maui, she held various jobs, but was best known for her time at Crafts Drug Store and as the ‘card lady’ at Longs Drugs. Mikazu was...