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Takeo Igawa
Jan. 22, 2023
Takeo “Shorty” Igawa, 95, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Maui Memorial Medical Center with his loving daughter by his side. He was born on January 23, 1927, in Wailuku. He was one of eleven children born to Sakujiro and Hama (Kadomura) Igawa and also a twin to his brother...
Dr. Patrick E. Hamilton
Jan. 22, 2023
Dr. Patrick E. Hamilton died peacefully at home on Sunday, January 22, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Pat was the first child born to Michael and Lois Hamilton. He was born on January 10, 1954 in Phenix City, Alabama. He grew up in Las Cruces, New Mexico with three brothers and one sister. In...
Takeji Nihei
Jan. 21, 2023
Takeji Nihei was born to Seiji &Tori Nihei of “Old Kailua” on March 1, 1930 at Paia Hospital. He was the 5th of 7 children. On January 21, 2023 he peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Grandpa worked hard and tirelessly at Maui Land & Pine Co....
Pascuala Tabrilla Ujano
Jan. 21, 2023
Pascuala Tabrilla Ujano, 96, of Wailuku, passed on January 21, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Nakamura Mortuary; with service at 6:00 p.m. Visitation continues on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Christ the King...
Ethel Lorraine Tanaka
Jan. 20, 2023
Ethel Lorraine Tanaka August 17, 1935 - January 20, 2023 Ethel Lorraine Tanaka, 87 of Kahului, passed away peacefully at home on January 20, 2023. She was born on August 17, 1935, in Pu’unene, Maui. Daughter of Antone & Emily Gouveia, she retired from Maui Beach Hotel and enjoyed retirement...
Louis "Baba" Kauila Houpo
Jan. 18, 2023
Louis “Baba” Kauila Houpo, 63, of Waiheʻe, Maui, entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1959, at Maui Memorial Hospital to Thomas and Mary Houpo of Waiheʻe, Maui. He was a 1977 graduate of H.P. Baldwin High School. After high school, Louis enlisted...
Sebastian Saranillas Salcedo
Jan. 14, 2023
Sebastian Salcedo We lost our dear father and patriarch of our Ohana, Sebastian “Bastian” Saranillas Salcedo of Lahaina, Maui. He passed away on January 14th, 2023, with his loving family around him. He was 94 years old. Bastian was born in Badoc, Ilocos Norte to Lucio Salcedo and Clara...
Hazel Azcueta Luis
Jan. 12, 2023
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Hazel Azcueta Luis, a loving and kind soul. She peacefully transitioned on January 12, 2023 surrounded by her family. Hazel was born on June 19, 1971 in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She will always be remembered as a...
Brian DeLara
Jan. 09, 2023
Brian K. DeLara (Gushiken-Kala) passed away on January 9, 2023. He was born in Lihue, Kauai at Wilcox Hospital on September 20, 1982. In 1983 his parents, Mason Gushiken and Debra Kala, moved to Maui where Brian was raised by his grandmother, Gaelic DeLara. In the 7th grade, Brian met the love of...
John Kealoha Malaqui
Jan. 09, 2023
John "Kabula” Kealoha Malaqui, passed peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2023, in the loving care of his family. He leaves behind his wife Victoria (Prito), daughters Valerie Cherry, Cynthia (Randall Tsuneyoshi), Annette (Russell Yokote), and son Wesley (Marie Saito). Also, grandchildren Bryan...
Elijah Pa'okalani "Littles" Apo
Jan. 08, 2023
Elijah Pa'okalani "Little's" Apo was born on Oct. 9, 1989 at Maui Memorial Hospital to Wallette and Allan Apo. He grew up and currently resided in Wailuku where he then passed away at the age of 33 on Jan. 8, 2023. He is survived by his parents Allan and Wallette Apo. His brother Alika Apo...
Alfredo Panis
Jan. 05, 2023
Alfredo Panis of Lahaina, Maui passed away peacefully at his home in Kahului on January 5, 2023. Alfredo was born on October 19, 1937, to the Late Cornelio and Theresa Panis. Alfred was a gentle soul and loved by his many nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews. He made friends...