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Edwin Charles Bonnell Jr
Sep. 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of Edwin "Homo" Bonnell April 4, 1945 – Sept 28, 2026 Edwin "Eddie" Charles Bonnell Jr.—affectionately known by many as "Homo"—passed away on September 28, 2026. He was born on April 4, 1945, in Lahaina, Maui and was raised by his grandmother and beloved aunties and uncle. He was...
Milton Nohara
Sep. 28, 2026
Milton Nohara February 11, 1953 – September 28, 2026 Milton Nohara, 73, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, at Hospice Maui, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on February 11, 1953, in Lahaina, Maui, Milton was the son of the late Yutaka “Jack” Nohara and Tetsue “Beatrice”...
Mary Nakamoto
Sep. 27, 2026
Mary Margaret Nakamoto, 84, of Lahaina a retired beautician, passed away peacefully in the early morning of September 27 in Kahului. She was born in Hanapepe, Kauai to the late Yoshito R. and Grace Nakashima. She married Robert "Bobby" Nakamoto of Lahaina while both were living on Oahu and they...
David Tatsumi Tanaka
Sep. 27, 2026
David Tatsumi Tanaka, 83, passed away peacefully at Hale Makua Wailuku on September 26, 2026 with family by his side. He was born on December 3, 1942 in Honolulu to parents, James and Sueko Emily Tanaka. David and his sister, Lorraine Emiko Yamane (deceased) were raised in Maunawili until the...
Triva Kepoo
Sep. 26, 2026
Triva Arlene Waiola Kepoo of Wailuku passed away on September 26, 2026. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 8, 1964, Triva lived a life rooted in faith, family, and an abundance of love that she shared freely with everyone she met. Those who knew Triva knew a woman whose heart had no limits. She...
Severino Carlos Presbitero Sr.
Sep. 19, 2026
Severino Carlos Presbitero Sr., a beloved father and devoted man of faith, passed away from a lung infection. He was born on November 19, 1933, in Puunene, Maui Hawaii, and made his final home in Wailuku. As a young man, Severino worked in the sugar cane factory in Kahului. He left High School...
Osamu Kawakami
Sep. 17, 2026
Osamu “Oscar” Kawakami of Kula, Hawaii, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, at the Island Hospice Maui care facility at the age of 91. Osamu was born in Paia, Maui on August 16th, 1935. After attending Paia School, Maui High School, and the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Osamu went on...
Jeanette Okuda
Sep. 13, 2026
Jeanette Emiko Itakura Okuda Jeanette Emiko Okuda (nee Itakura) peacefully passed away at her home in Kahului on September 13, 2026. She was born in Puunene, Maui on March 29, 1934 to Kenichi Abe Itakura and Fumiko (Anzai) Itakura. Jeanette graduated from Maui High School in 1951 and attended the...
Felicia Domingo Espiritu
Sep. 13, 2026
Felicia Domingo Espiritu, 82, of Kihei, HI, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Felicia was born on May 9, 1944, in Piddig, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, to Julio Domingo and Leonora Raquiza Domingo. She married Joseph Espiritu in 1964 after being introduced through mutual family members in...
Calvin Takashi Nishimura
Sep. 13, 2026
Calvin Takashi Nishimura, 75, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026. He was born on November 11, 1950. Calvin was a combat wounded veteran, and a loving and devoted father and grandfather. He deeply cherished spending time with his family. He was always eager to lend a helping...
James Naleieha
Sep. 13, 2026
James Kimo “Bobo” Naleieha Jr., a man whose life was shaped by the ocean, family, and community, passed away surrounded by love on September 13, 2026. Born with an adventurous spirit and a deep connection to Hawai‘i’s waters, he spent his days fishing, diving, and paddling — always happiest with...
Leonida Caletena Gazmen
Sep. 11, 2026
Leonida Caletena Gazmen, 84, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family. Born on April 25, 1942, in Pagudpud, llocos Norte, Philippines, Leonida was the cherished daughter of the late Carlos Caletena and Maria Conception Saluto. Throughout her...