Kay Yoshiko Mata, beloved wife, sister, aunt, and stepmother, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024, at the age of 60. Born on December 12, 1963, Kay was a kind-hearted and devoted individual whose presence touched the lives of all who knew her. She was known for her warmth, generosity, and...

Kahului- Phillip C. Gragas, 94, of Makawao, passed peacefully at Kahului Hale Makua Nov. 6, 2024 with son Perry at bedside. Phillip was born Aug. 24, 1930 in the plantation town of Hakalau, Territory of Hawaii to Genaro and Felipa (Canan) Gragas, 1 of 13 children. In 1948 he enlisted in the Army...

Harold Koong Bow Cup Choy of Kahului passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. He was 95 years old. Harold was born in Kokomo, Maui on February 14, 1929. He was the 6th child of 11, by his dad, Ah Ping Cup Choy and mom Ah Sun Cheong. He graduated from the old Maui High School in...

Al Pelzer, 73, of Kahului, Hawaii, passed away on Sunday November 3, 2024, at Maui Hospice after a long battle with cancer surrounded by many friends. A celebration of life service will be held in Maui at a later date. Al was born on February 27, 1951 at Greater Community Hospital in Griswald,...

Services are pending with Nakamura Mortuary.

Fortunata "Natang" Bumanglag was born on October 21, 1923, in San Nicolas,Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She was the beloved wifeof the late Noberto“Berto” Bumanglag†. Fortunata was preceded in death by her dear siblings: Ambrocio Damo Gilia†, Elias Damo Bayudan†, and Filomena Bayudan†. She is...

Isamu Iwaishi, 95, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully on October 30th, 2024 at Hale Makua Kahului. A celebration of life will be held on November 15th 2024 at Nakamuras. Visitation will start at 4:30pm and services will begin at 5:30pm. Isamu was born in Olinda on February 25th, 1929 and grew up...

“Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” — Proverbs 31:31 Kaulangi Ngatuvai Finau, born in Vava'u, Tonga on November 16, 1964, peacefully passed away on October 28, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of the late Saulala and Anau Suli...

Eileen was born to Herman and Alma Selnes Dalager on the family farm south of Glenwood, Minnesota on March 23rd, 1926. Her mother was thrilled she was a girl, so that her older daughter, Lavina, could have a sister. Alma had grown up with five brothers. Following high school graduation, Eileen...

Thomas passed peacefully from this life the evening of October 24, 2024, after a gradual decline in health. Thomas was born in Batac Ilocos Norte Philippines but has been in Hawaii since 1982. Thomas retired from Kahana Beach Resort as a Houseman/Utility in 2000. Thomas is survived by his wife...