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George Tamotsu Kishaba
Jan. 31, 2020
George (Tamo) Kishaba, age 85, passed away peacefully at Hospice Maui on January 31, 2020, surrounded by his immediate and extended family. He is survived by wife Jane (Hasegawa) Kishaba; sons Mark and Gregg Kishaba. A 1952 graduate of St. Anthony High School, he went on to receive a BA from the...
Blake Shiro Higashi
Jan. 23, 2020
Blake Shiro Higashi, 63, of Kahului, Maui passed away on January 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born to Walter and Joan Higashi on July 21, 1956 in Wailuku, Maui. He worked as a construction contractor for many years prior to his retirement. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday,...
Silvestre D. Baggao
Jan. 19, 2020
Silvestre D. Baggao, 92 of Kahului, Maui passed away on January 19, 2020 at his residence under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born to Martin and Patricia Baggao on July 5, 1927 in the Philippines. He retired from HC&S with 46 years of service as an Irrigator. Visitation will be held on...
Mary Motoko Hisao
Jan. 19, 2020
Mary M. Hisao, 97 of Kahului, Maui passed away on January 19, 2020 at her residence under the care of her loving family and Hospice Maui. She was born on February 26, 1922 in Yokohama, Japan. She retired as a Tour Guide. A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Nakamura...
Sidney Shigeo Hamamoto
Jan. 19, 2020
Sidney Shigeo Hamamoto, 78 of Paia, passed away peacefully at his Kahului Residence on Sunday, January 19, 2020 surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Paia and a very respected painter by trade, Sidney loved to go fishing, picking takenoko and drinking with his buddies. He was a loving...
Ruth Molina
Jan. 14, 2020
Ruth K.O. Molina, 88 of Kahului, Maui passed away on January 14, 2020 under the care of Islands Hospice Maui. She was born on July 12, 1931 in Paia, Maui. She was a retired nurse and Operating Room supervisor at Maui Memorial Medical Center. After retiring Ruth worked at the county building for...
Kimie Higa
Jan. 14, 2020
Kimie “Lorraine” Higa, 98 of Kahului, Maui passed away on January 14, 2020 at her residence. She was born to Sanra and Kame Shiroma on March 2, 1921 in Peahi, Maui. She retired from Maui Pineapple Company as a Packer. Private services were held. Family request No Koden. She is survived by her...
Ayako Martha Baker
Jan. 11, 2020
Ayako Martha Baker, 96 of Kahului, Maui passed away on January 11, 2020 at her residence under the care of Hospice Maui. She was born on January 20, 1923 in Yamanashi, Japan. Services will held on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Wailuku from 10am to 12pm; with burial...
Julian Galapon
Jan. 10, 2020
Julian Cadiz Galapon, 85 of Wailuku, Maui passed away on January 10, 2020 surrounded by his family and under the care of Islands Hospice. He was born to Juan and Macaria Galapon on January 11, 1934 in the Philippines. He retired as a Carpenter. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 15,...
Apolonia M. Castillo
Jan. 10, 2020
Apolonia M. Castillo, 95 of Lahaina, Maui passed away on January 10, 2020 at Hospice Maui Hale. She was born to Braulio and Elena Mateo on October 6, 1924 in the Philippines. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Maria Lanakila Catholic Church in Lahaina from 5:00pm to 9:00pm...
Juanita Ancheta Salvador
Jan. 07, 2020
Juanita Ancheta Salvador, 90 of Napili, Maui passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family and under the compassionate care of Hospice Maui on January 7, 2020. She was born to Apolonio and Angela Ancheta on June 26, 1929 in the Philippines. Visitation will be held on Tuesday,...
Linda Louis Randolph-Tester
Jan. 03, 2020
Linda Louise Randolph-Tester, 71 of Haiku, Maui passed away peacefully on January 3, 2020, at her residence. She was born on October 1, 1948. Linda is survived by her husband, Monty Tester; daughter, Julia Tester; stepson, David Tester; grandchildren, Logan Tester and Sam Tester; and sister,...