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Chimako Tempo
Sep. 10, 2026
Chimako Takagi Tempo July 20, 1933 – September 9, 2026 Chimako Takagi Tempo, a beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and devoted friend to many, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, at the age of 93. Born in Tokyo, Japan, on July 20, 1933, Chimako lived a life enriched by creativity,...
Verna Haunani Plunkett
Aug. 31, 2026
Verna Haunani Plunkett died on August 31, 2026 at Maui Memorial Health Center. She was born on December 23, 1937, Puunene, Maui. She is pre-deceased by Husband: James Kimo Plunkett, son: George Edmund. Mother: Mary lhu Kekahuna Sudaria, brothers: Albert, Joseph, Alfred, George Kekahuna. Sisters:...
Donald Okuda
Aug. 25, 2026
Donald Fumio Okuda Donald Fumio Okuda passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, at his home in Kahului, Maui. He was born on December 26, 1930, in Paia, Maui, to Juichiro and Chiyoko (Suzuki)Okuda. Donald graduated from Maui High School in 1949 and served in the US Army from 1951-1953, where he...
Fructuosa Tagay
Aug. 25, 2026
In Loving Memory of Fructuosa "Rose" Rapin Tagay January 22, 1933 – August 25, 2026 With heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Fructuosa “Rose” Rapin Tagay, at her home in Kahului, at the age of 93. Born on January 22, 1933, in Sto Domingo Ilocos Sur, Philippines. In 1954 she met and...
Francis Kupau
Aug. 22, 2026
Francis “Endo” Palakiko Noa Kupau Francis “Endo” Palakiko Noa Kupau was born on May 3, 1943, in Pukuilua, Hana, and passed away on August 22, 2026, at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Noa Kupau and Agnes Mahealani Momoa Kupau; his brothers, Joseph (Georganne) Kupau,...
Sachiko Machida
Aug. 20, 2026
We are saddened to announce that Sachiko Machida died at home in Waikapu on August 20, 2026, at the age of 96. Sachi was born in Puunene, Maui in 1929, the second daughter of Henry and Hama Machida. She grew up in Paia where her family had a store on Baldwin Avenue called Machida Drugstore. Her...
Benita C. Cordero
Aug. 18, 2026
Benita C. Cordero, our beloved mother, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, at the age of 92. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial services will be held at Christ The King Church in Kahului, Maui, to honor her life and legacy. Friends and family are invited to...
Ruth Garnas
Aug. 18, 2026
Ruth LaRue Speers Garnas was born on November 29, 1935, in Drake, North Dakota, to Howard and Clara Speers. She grew up with her younger sister, Ruby, and attended Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, where she earned her teaching degree. Ruth married the love of her life, Donald M. Garnas,...
Jane Felicilda
Aug. 15, 2026
Jane Milagros Felicilda (Abilay), known affectionately to friends and family as “Janie”, passedaway peacefully, at her daughter’s home, with her daughters at her side on August 15, 2026 at the age of 86. Jane was born on Maui, January 16, 1940, and spent many of her years dedicated to helping her...
Alfred Maialoha Kailihiwa
Aug. 07, 2026
Alfred Maialoha Kailihiwa May 13, 1955 – August 7, 2026 Alfred Maialoha Kailihiwa was born and raised in Waiheʻe, Maui. He was what we called a “mountain man”. He was almost always thinking about something he had done in the mountains, something he was going to do in the mountains, or something...
Michael Joseph Marchello
Aug. 06, 2026
Michael Joseph Marchello, 67, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026. He was in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 17, 1958 in the San Fernando Valley, California to his loving parents, Anton “Tony” Marchello and Margaret Marchello. As a child he enjoyed bird...
Rose Roselinskycrowe
Aug. 04, 2026
Rose Roselinskycrowe was born in Los Angeles and raised in Anaheim California. Where her love for stage took root early. She carried that passion to UCLA, and from there as a career as a professional entertainer, performing in productions in Los Angeles, Buena Park, and San Diego, also as far as...