Lynn Karakawa Kahalewai, 81, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, at Hospice Maui Hale. Born on November 1, 1943, in Paia, Lynn dedicated her life to educating keiki at Kaunakakai Elementary, Kualapuu Elementary, Waihee Elementary, Wailuku Elementary, Lihikai Elementary, and many...

Jerry “JB” Edlao, 74, stepped into the gates of Heaven on March 13, 2025. He was born on August 1, 1950, in Puʻunēnē, Hawaii. He graduated from H.P. Baldwin High School in 1968 and joined the U.S. Navy after graduation. Jerry served two tours in Vietnam as a signalman on a destroyer escort and...

Raymond "Butch" Ah Sing Yap III, a devoted husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on March 12, 2025, at the age of 53 in Makawao. He was born in Wailuku, Maui, on December 23, 1971. Butch will be remembered for his kind heart, unwavering support for his family and...

Maui music Legend, Salvador Godinez Jr. was born on April 28, 1950, and passed away on March 9th, 2025. He is loved and remembered by many, including his two children, Chava Godinez and Marissa Godinez, his eight siblings, and his many wonderful friends and hanai family. The Celebration of life...

Frederico "Fred" Lacar of Keokea, Maui passed on March 09, 2025, at Maui Memorial Medical Center at the age of 65. Fred was born July 16, 1959, at Kula Hospital in Maui. He was preceded in death by his parents Marie "Mary" Kahahane Lacar and Frederico Lacar of Keokea, Maui. He attended UC Davis...

Simeon Ancheta Salvador of Kihei, passed away under the care of Hospice Maui on March 7, 2025 at the age of 72. He was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on October 25, 1952. Simeon is survived by his wife Rebecca, daughters Sheryl and Melanie Salvador, and siblings Ramona (Romulo)...

Agnes Mahealani Kupau, born on Oahu, on June 18th, 1974 daughter of Fabian Mauna Kupau Sr and predeceased by mother, Gwendolyn Marie Aulani Kaina - Kalehuawehe Kupau. She is also survived by sister, Lani (Hana) Keanaaina from Las Vegas, Nevada. brother Leonard (Sherry) Kupau from Wailuku, Maui,...

Janet Barreras passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025. She is survied by Primitivo Barreras, Son Alan Asada, Daughter Terri (Michael) Romero, Tammi Asada. Granddaughter Tamilee (Cy) Nakashima. Great Grandsons, William & Wyatt Nakashima. Siblings: Michael Hosaka, Edward Kazuo Hosaka...

Violet C Figueira 98 of Makawao passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2025. She was born on May 27, 1926 and lived a life filled with love, passion, & resilience. She was known for her kindness, warmth, & and good humor, and always had a warm smile, & a listening ear for everyone. She...

With heavy hearts, we sadly announce the passing of Mercedes Palalay Vila Topinio, of Wailuku, Hawaii, who was born in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She passed away March 02, 2025 at the age of 90. Mercedes is survived and missed by her husband Emiliano of 36 years, and her son Carmelito...

Clement “Bucky” Bak Jr., 81, of Kahului, Maui, (formerly of Kīhei) passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, at Islands Hospice Maui in Kahului. Born in Wailuku and raised in Camp Maui, Bucky graduated from St. Anthony High School in 1962 before attending Maui Technical School. Shortly after, he...

Lapaz Galapon Ramiscal, age 98, of Wailuku, Hawaii, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she will always be remembered for her firm discipline, gentle kindness, steadfast faith, and how she always put her children...