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Gary Gesch
Aug. 03, 2026
In Loving Memory of Gary Richard Gesch February 25, 1946 – August 3, 2026 Gary Richard Gesch passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, in Maui, Hawaii, at the age of 80. Richard, originally from Southern California, a proud USC and Duke alumnus, was a retired lawyer who lived a full and colorful...
Richard Yamashita
Aug. 02, 2026
Richard M Yamashita of Makawao passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on December 11, 1939 in Lanai City and graduated from H.P. Baldwin High School in 1959. He worked in the construction industry retiring as an electric lineman. Much of his retired...
John Dickey
Jul. 30, 2026
Services are pending with Nakamura Mortuary.
Charles Melendez
Jul. 30, 2026
Services are pending with Nakamura Mortuary.
Stephan Donald Turner
Jul. 27, 2026
Stephan “Steve” Turner passed peacefully from this life on July 27, 2026. Steve was an acclaimed Scrimshaw Artist. He landed on Maui in 1977 and began working at Lahaina Scrimshaw, perfecting his craft. His hand etched scrimshaw works were highly sought after by collectors. After relocating to...
Kenneth Yokoyama
Jul. 23, 2026
Kenneth Yokoyama, 86, of Kihei, Maui, passed away on July 23, 2026. He was born in Wailuku to Jiroichi and Miyako Yokoyama and was one of six children. Kenneth graduated from H.P. Baldwin High School and served in the U.S. Army After his military service, he returned to Maui with his new family....
Patricia Kaiama
Jul. 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Patricia Kaiama Julv 23. 1940 - Julv 23, 2026 With Deep love and gratitude for a life well lived, our beloved Patricia Kaiama passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, on her 86th birthday, surrounded by the love of her family. Patricia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...
Patricia Toshiko Miyashiro
Jul. 21, 2026
Patricia Toshiko Miyashiro 92 of Kahului passed away peacefully on July 21,2026 at Island Hospice. Born February 16, 1934, to the late Shinso and Yoshiko Nakasone. Preceded in death by husband Jinseiand brothers Mitsuo (Tokiko), Sadao (Florence) and James (Helen). Survived by children Scott,...
Cherene Ann Leiko Waipiilani Shinyama
Jul. 20, 2026
Cherene Ann Leiko Waipiilani Shinyama, 80, of Kahului, Maui, Hawaii passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026 in Kahului. She was born on October 28, 1945, to Tsuruichi Shinyama and Agnes Deponte. Cherene graduated from St. Anthony High School in 1963. She loved to travel, so it was only fitting...
Loretta Pinheiro
Jul. 20, 2026
Loretta Rachel Pinheiro Loretta Rachel Pinheiro, age 70, passed away on July 20, 2026, in Kahului, Hawaiʻi. She was born on November 25, 1955, in Puʻunēnē, Maui. She attended Saint Anthony High School in Wailuku. Loretta is survived by her son, Jason (Mona) Pinheiro; her daughter, Cherisse...
Kevin Richard Peterson
Jul. 20, 2026
Services are pending with Nakamura Mortuary.
Stanley Naotoshi Fukuda Jr
Jul. 18, 2026
In Loving Memory of Stanley Naotoshi Fukuda Jr. November 20, 1950 – July 18, 2026 Stanley Naotoshi Fukuda Jr. passed away on July 18, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on November 20, 1950, Stanley was a lifelong Hawaiian at heart—a man shaped by the ocean, hard work, service, family, and a deep sense...