Mary Ellen “Cookie” Akina, 72, a beloved wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunty, and friend passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024. Mary Ellen Akina was born in Wailuku to parents, Rosaline, and Anthony (Tony) Sanches. Her warm presence and caring nature left an undeniable mark on all who knew...

Ken is home Early Saturday morning, August 24, 2024, our beloved Ken went to be with his Lord Jesus. Though we weren’t prepared for the suddenness of his passing, God was, and he passed surrounded by family. Kenneth Rikio Tanaka, (Pastor Ken Tanaka), 67, was born on May 9, 1957 to Earl I. and...

Wayne Yoshio Tokumoto, 71, of Kahului, passed away peacefully at Islands Hospice Kahului on august 24, 2024. Born in Wahiawa, Oahu, on January 24, 1953, he attended Leilehua High School and University of Hawaii at Manoa. Wayne spent a total of 43 years working between Lahaina Florist and Kahului...

John Thomas Sardinha II, 66, of Kahului, Maui passed away on August 22, 2024. He was born in Wailuku, Maui on August 5, 1958. Funeral services will be held at St. Anthony Church on Friday, September 27, 2024 with a public viewing from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, Eulogy will be at 10:30am, Mass will be...

Services are pending with Nakamura Mortuary.

Judy K. Sakai , 95, of Kahului passed away at Hale Makua Kahului on August 22, 2024. She was born October 26, 1928 in Puunene, Maui, to Kazuo and Kiyo Sakai. Judy is survived by her brother, David (Lili) Sakai and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She is predeceased in death by her siblings,...

Donna Baiocchini Hano, 81 of Lahaina passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024. Survived by her 2 daughters Valerie Baiocchini and Vicki Kobayashi, and her son Pohaku Kaho'ohanohano. She leaves behind 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Special thanks to Island Hospice for their loving...

Nece DeShayne, February 1954 to August 2024. She was a Pisces middle child from Michigan. She came to Maui in 1974 to help open a natural food café in Lahaina, where she met Donn and they started their 50 years of life together. They had four children, Ajja, Shen, Daly, and Deme, and have lived...

Ben Hernandez, known by his grandchildren as “Papa” and siblings as “Bhoy”, 69, of Maui, Hawaii, passed away on August 20 2024. He was born on August 10, 1955 to Policronio and Rosario (Bonilla) Hernandez in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Ben graduated from Ilocos Norte College of Arts...

Gerald Joseph Boyce passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024, at The Hale Makua, Long time facility, resulting in complications from covid. Born on February 9th, 1949, he was the son of Dennis and Marion Boyce. Gerald grew up in North Branford and shortly after graduating from North Branford...

It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of Antonio Gaoiran Sr, who was a great father, husband and grandfather. He was born on January 9, 1941 in Laoag City, Philippines. He sadly left us August 18, 2024 at the age of 83 years old surrounded by his loving family in his final...

Lucitta Barbosa Gomes, 70, of Wailuku, passed away on August 17th, 2024, surrounded by her loving children and in the care of Hospice Maui. Lucitta was born on December 22, 1953, in Wailuku to Nicolas and Felicidad Barbosa (deceased). Lucitta was predeceased by her husband, Frank Gomes. She is...