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Yukio Otani
Sep. 27, 2020
The Otani family announces the passing of Yukio Otani on September 27, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones. Yukio, 94, was born to Magoichi and Yukino Otani on January 16, 1926, on Maui. Yukio was a Kula farmer for many years and spent over 25 years working for the State of...
Earlyne Noelani Kenolio
Sep. 24, 2020
Earlyne Noelani Kenolio passed away on September 24, 2020 in the care of hospice. She was born on March 19,1950 in Lahaina, Maui. She also leaves behind a predeceased husband Abraham Kalani Oápio Kenolio, Sr. and a predeceased son Abraham Kalani Oápio Kenolio Jr. and a significant other Jeason...
Iwalani Lawrence
Sep. 24, 2020
Iwalani Lawrence, 91, of Kihei, Maui passed away peacefully in the loving care of Hospice Maui Hale with family by her side. Iwalani was born to Alfred and Alice (Lincoln) Kimokeo on the island of Lanai on April 09, 1929. Iwalani was predeceased by her late husband Frank Lawrence Jr. She is...
Judith "Judy" Yamanoue
Sep. 24, 2020
With our greatest sympathy, God has chosen to take our Judy to be by his side forever. She is an undeniably beloved mother, wife, and daughter. She entered heavens’ door on September 24th, 2020. Under the care of Hospice, she took her last peaceful breath at home. She was born in Kula, Maui on...
Dorothy Cagasan Pellazar
Sep. 20, 2020
Dorothy Cagasan Pellazar, 85 and affectionately known as “Neneng” passed away peacefully at her home in Paia on September 20th surrounded by family. She was born in Kaheka, Maui on February 6, 1935 to the late Laureano and Damasa Cagasan. She is survived by her husband Euprepes Bill Pellazar and...
Ronald Gomes
Sep. 20, 2020
Ronald Gomes, 69 of Makawao passed away at his residence on September 20, 2020. He was born on June 13, 1951, in Wailuku, Maui. Ronald is survived by his children Jan-Marie (Tony) Gomes, Tina (Jared) Garcia, Michael Gomes, Shauna (Sam) Solomon, Brother George (Michelle) Gomes, Sister Juanita...
Mitsue Kanada Umetsu
Sep. 20, 2020
Mitsi Umetsu, 95, of Makawao passed away on September 20, 2020 in the comfort of home, with her family and under the loving care of Island Hospice. Mitsi was born on August 05, 1925 to Jiro and Shigeko Kanada in Wailuku, HI. Mitsi was a sales clerk for United Auto Parts in Wailuku for many years....
Stanley Shigeichi Kaneshiro
Sep. 18, 2020
On Friday, September 18, 2020, Stanley Shigeichi Kaneshiro, devoted husband, father, and papa, passed away peacefully at the age of 79. He was born on March 6, 1941 and raised in Pu’unene. He graduated from Baldwin High School in 1960 and retired from Love’s Bakery in 2017, after 40 years of...
Gary Lee Barham
Sep. 15, 2020
Ruston, Louisiana via Maui, Hawaii Lee was an outstanding son, brother, friend, and co-worker to any and all who knew him. He loved his family dearly, but moved for his big life adventure to Maui, Hawaii in 2005. He lived in Maui for the last 15 years and spoke fondly of his friends and...
Rebecca "Becky" O Kie Kim
Sep. 08, 2020
Rebecca “Becky” O Kie Kim passed away on September 8th, 2020 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on May 31, 1935 in Waialua, Molokai. Becky graduated from St. Anthony High School in 1953 and received her degree in Nursing from the Mercy College of Nursing of San Diego in California. She...
Judith Teglassy Dean
Sep. 07, 2020
Judit (Judy) Téglássy Dean was born in war-torn Hungary and lived in Austria, France, Argentina, Canada, and the US, skillfully learning the language in each of those countries. She graduated from Brigham Young University, married, and had four sons. Her eldest, Paul, was killed in a traffic...