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Nelson, Kilipaki
Jan. 17, 2025
Kilipaki Palakiko William Jack Nelson, also known as “Kili”/ “Paki”/ "Pastele Man", passed on 01/17/25 in Kula. He was 42 years old and is survived by his Mother Michaell Nelson (Kent). Son’s Skyler-Kaimana Nelson (Leila), Jedidiah Damasco-Nelson, Zaydyn Peneku-Nelson, Zhydyn Peneku-Nelson....
Michael Chargin
Jan. 15, 2025
Michael John Chargin passed away on January 15, 2025. Mike was born on August 27, 1967. He is survived by his parents Elton and Natalie (Gomes) Chargin; wife Jennifer Chargin; daughters Ashley (Justin) Blais, Tiana (Shawn) Ramirez, Courtney Chargin, Brittany McGuire, and Nikki McGuire;...
Naida Rayo Luedeke
Jan. 14, 2025
Naida Rayo Luedeke, of Wailuku, born on December 27, 1968, in Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in her home in Maui Hawaii, at the age of 56. Naida was the beloved daughter of Carlos and Isabel Rayo and grew up alongside her seven siblings: June...
Loretta Leilani McKnight
Jan. 10, 2025
Loretta Leilani McKnight 78 was born October 11, 1946, she peacefully passed away on January 10, 2025. Loretta was born to her parents Albert Nobriga and Alice Kapu who had 5 children: Albert, Theodore (Dino - Deceased), Jalia (Momi), Loretta (Lori), and Theresa (Deceased). She is survived by her...
Maeda, Kevin
Jan. 10, 2025
Services are pending with Nakamura Mortuary.
Morikawa, Nancy
Jan. 07, 2025
Services are pending with Nakamura Mortuary.
Woods, Cory
Jan. 07, 2025
Services are pending with Nakamura Mortuary.
Patricia Lee Derickson
Jan. 07, 2025
Patricia Lee Derickson June 11, 1945 - January 7, 2025 Patti Derickson was born in Johnstown Pennsylvania to Fred Zoltan Toth, Hungarian, and Elizabeth Javonavich Toth, Croatian, who were second generation Americans. She grew up in Dilltown, PA and throughout life remained close with her good...
Donald Sadami Karimoto
Jan. 05, 2025
Donald Sadami Karimoto passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Wailuku on Sunday, January 5th, 2025. He was 87 years of age. He was born on April 5, 1937, on Maui and was raised in Hali'imaile by his father Shoichi and mother Teruko with one brother (Allan) and one sister (Betty). Mr....
WENDELL MARIO MOLINA
Jan. 04, 2025
1/26/2025 Obituary for Wendell M. Molina Wendell M. Molina, 61 of Waihee, Maui passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025. He was born on August 18, 1963, to Marco and Evelyn Molina, Jr. of Waihee, Maui. He was predeceased by his parents. Wendell is survived by his siblings, Duane (Corazon)Molina,...
Sadao Yanagi
Jan. 04, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sadao Yanagi, who left us on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Sadao was born on April 2, 1946, to Keen and Sodeko Yanagi in Wailuku, Hawaii. He served in the Vietnam War and dedicated many years to education as both a teacher and administrator for...