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...

Services are pending with Nakamura Mortuary.

My little brother Bobby was the perfect example of a person with a sunny disposition. A cloudy day had no chance against that light. Every day was a gift to him, a chance to have another knew experience . His talents were all over the place: a musician, a gardener, a builder of beautiful things,...

Judy Degregorio was the best Mom, wife, sister, friend, and Grandma. She was very kind, loving, fun and goofy all at the same time. She was a great cook and party planner, an accomplished artist, a decorated athlete, and one smart cookie. Simply the Best. Judith Gail Gallagher was born in...

Shawn Charles Gomes, 54, of Kula passed away on February 19, 2025. Shawn was born on November 23, 1970, in Wailuku, Hawaii to Manuel and Mildred Gomes of Kihei. He worked as a granite fabricator at Ceramic Tile Plus for 16 years. He was a man who brought joy to those around him with his humor and...

Naomi Kawahara Nemoto, 77 of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Maui on July 10, 1947, Naomi was a beloved wife, stepmother, sister, aunt and grandmother. Naomi graduated from Maui High School in 1965 and attended Maui Community...

Tomasa Eda Ramiscal, 71, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025. Born on September 18, 1953, in Bacarra, Philippines, to late Maria Eda Ramiscal and Juan Agonoy Ramiscal, Tomasa lived a life marked by unwavering strength, quiet dignity, and a deep love for her family. A devoted...

Charles Matsubara, Charlie to everyone, was the youngest of six children and grew up in Maui. He passed away at Kula Hospital where he spent his last couple years but had great care from the Kula nurses and staff and Hospice Maui. In Charlie’s early years he worked as a plumber but soon...