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Sesinando "Sando" Sagayaga
Nov. 18, 2025
Sesinando "Sando" Sagayaga, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend went home to the Lord peacefully on November 18, 2025. He was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on July 12, 1925, to his parents Panteleon and Honorata Sagayaga. As a young man, he journeyed to Maui in...
Nelly Duarosan Romero
Nov. 17, 2025
Nelly Duarosan Romero 69, Of Kula Maui Beloved and Devoted Mom, Sister and Auntie passed away on November 17, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Binalonan Pangasinan Philippines moved to Maui in 1980. Nelly is survived by her Husband Romeo Romero of 44 years Three children David,...
Robert Masao Barreras Sr.
Nov. 17, 2025
Robert Masao Barreras Sr. died peacefully on November 17, 2025 at the Hospice Maui Hale. He was born on February 19, 1938 in Paia, Maui. Robert served in the Navy and worked for Kaanapali Beach Hotel and Maui Beach Hotel. He retired from the Hotel Industry and lived at Hale Mahaolu. Robert is...
Jay Haruyuki Tanaka
Nov. 16, 2025
Jay Haruyuki Tanaka March 22, 1957-November 16, 2025 Kula Maui Jay Haruyuki Tanaka, 68, of Kula, Maui Passed away on November 16, 2025. Born on March 22, 1957. Jay dedicated 45 years of service to Hawaiian Cement Maui, where he worked as a Heavy-Duty Mechanic/Lead Man. Jay was admired for his...
Edward "Ed" Quinabo
Nov. 14, 2025
Edward “Ed” Quinabo passed away on November 14, 2025. He took his last breath at home in Wailuku, beside his children, LuShanya, Colten, Kirt (son-in-law), and his dog Nova. He was 71 years old. Ed was born on February 15, 1954 in Makawao to Silverio and Margaret (Uweko’olani) Quinabo. He was...
Juanita Pagatpatan Tahilan
Nov. 11, 2025
Juanita Pagatpatan Tahilan 2/18/1932-11/11/2025 Our beloved mom passed away peacefully at Hale Makua -Wailuku with her daughters at her side on November 11, 2025. Mom was 93 at her passing. Mom was born in Badoc, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines on 2/18/1932. She migrated to Maui in 1975 to join dad...
David Vessell
Nov. 11, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David Vessell, who left this world peacefully on November 11, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on January 13, 1939, in the beautiful state of Hawaii, David's life was a rich tapestry woven with love, music, and the artistry of...
Mark Anthony Naimo
Nov. 11, 2025
Mark Anthony Naimo aged 68 of Lahaina, Hawaii passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. Mark was born on July 18th, 1957, in Grand Rapids, Michigan and he attended Ottawa Hills High School. Mark was an avid musician and comic who lived his dream and moved to Lahaina on the island of Maui, he...
Josefina Pudiquet Bumanglag
Nov. 10, 2025
Josefina "Siping" Pudiquet Bumanglag was born on April 6, 1929, in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her unconditional love and unwavering support brought comfort to those around, and her warm smile could brighten anyone's...
Mikio "Mike" Takamatsu
Nov. 10, 2025
Mikio “Mike” Takamatsu, of Kula, Maui, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Wailuku, he was the fifth of nine children of Fusata and Shikano Takamatsu. A U.S. Army veteran, Mike served in the Korean War with the Heavy Mortar Company, 1st Battalion, 7th...
Harry M. Kochi
Nov. 10, 2025
Harry M. Kochi, passed away on November 10, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on September 2, 1943, in Honolulu to Koki and Masako Kochi, he grew into the steady, hardworking, stubbornly caring man we called our Dad. Dad proudly served in the Army from 1961 to 1964, built two businesses literally from...