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HAYASHI, Cynthia May
Feb. 07, 2025
Cynthia May Hayashi, 74, of Kealakekua, died peacefully in her sleep at Islands Hospice on Maui on February 7. She is survived by brother Jon (Amy) Hayashi and half-sister Marcia Nishino, and was preceded in death by her parents Dr. Chisato Hayashi and Mrs. May Misayo Hayashi, also of Kealakekua....
Mary Catherine "Kate" (Scott) Davis
Feb. 05, 2025
KIHEI, Hawaii -- Mary Catherine "Kate" (Scott) Davis of Kihei passed away suddenly on February 5, 2025 at the age of 70. Kate was born March 12, 1954 in Seattle, Washington. She graduated from Bellevue High School before spending more than 40 years living in Eastern Washington, mostly in the...
Russell James Renken
Feb. 03, 2025
Russell James Renken, 61 of Kihei, Maui, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025. He was born on July 24, 1963, to William H. and Bernadine Renken. Russ grew up on the family farm near Smithfield, Nebraska. He graduated from high school and college in Nebraska. After college, Russ lived and...
KAWAHARA, FRANK T
Feb. 03, 2025
Services are pending with Nakamura Mortuary.
Ann DeWeese
Feb. 03, 2025
On February 3rd 2025 Ann DeWeese passed away peacefully in her sleep. She almost made it to her 93rd Birthday. She will be dearly missed by her friends and family. She is survived by her sister Lynn, two niece's Nicole and Joyce and her grand niece Brooke. Ann was a well known Textile Artist on...
Rakesh J. Sheth
Feb. 03, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rakesh Jagdish Sheth, age 61, from Kihei, on February 3, 2025, due to end-stage kidney failure. Rakesh is survived by his two children, Hemang Sheth and Sanhita Sheth. Rakesh was born in Mumbai, India and came to the U.S. at the young age...
Elpidio Jacinto Ventura
Feb. 02, 2025
In Loving Memory of Elpidio Jacinto Ventura With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Elpidio “Pidiong” Jacinto Ventura, of Kahului, Maui. He passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was 90 years old. Elpidio was born on October 22, 1934, in Laoag City,...
Ah Yen, Duane
Feb. 01, 2025
Duane Ah Yen, 63, of Waikapu, Maui passed away on February 1, 2025 at his residence. He was born on October 25,1961 in Wailuku. Duane was a retired Painter from the State of Hawaii. He grew up as an outstanding athlete and passed down his passion for sports to his children. He was the founder and...
Samuel G. Oda
Jan. 31, 2025
Samuel G. Oda, 61, of Wailuku, HI passed away in Kahului under the kind and patient care of Islands Hospice. Sam was born on December 3, 1963 in Wailuku. He was the youngest of five children of John Oda Sr. and Peggy (Hotta) Oda. After Sam graduated from the University of the Pacific, he helped...