Norman Masato Kawamura, 82 of Lahaina, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024 under hospice care at Hale Makua, Kahului. He was born on May 18, 1941, in Puukolii (Lahaina), and graduated from Lahainaluna High School. Norman was a retired stagger/operator for Pioneer Sugar Mill, and a Busser for...

Elden H. Morioka of Kahului, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his mother, Eleanor Morioka and his brother, Ross Morioka. Elden is survived by his wife, Debra Morioka; daughters, Kristy, Dayna and Tiffany; and father, James...

Mike was born on May 26th, 1967 and died suddenly at home on April 17, 2024. He was raised in Washington state but found his home on Maui. He connected deeply with Maui and lived on island for over 30 years. He is survived by his mother, Lena Parks; sister, Alison Kinney; nephew, Ryan; niece,...

Leora Murakami passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 16, 2024 at the age of 85. Leora served as a dedicated school teacher for over 30 years after receiving her BS in Education from Drake University in Iowa. Most of her teaching career was spent inspiring students at Iao Intermediate School...

Avelina “Bellie” Lopez Estabillo, 84, of Lahaina, HI, formerly of Bacucang, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 15, 2024. Avelina was born on November 10, 1939, in Batac, Philippines to her parents Marcos Lopez and Demetria Pascual. She was the...

Beverly was born on December 9,1950. She was a cherished mother and grandmother, always surrounded by the love of her family. Beverly passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 here in the loving paradise of Lahaina, Maui. Beverly is survived by her loving husband of 54 years and sister, Janet Lubich....

Mitsue Tamanaha (née Yokoda) transitioned with quiet dignity, on 15 April 2024 at the age of 103 years 6 months. She was born on 2 October 1920 in Ishikawa City, Okinawa. In 1959 she arrived in Hawaii beside Tadao Tamanaha as his second wife, and became a U.S. Citizen in 1979. She was fiery,...

In loving memory of Norma Cabrera, a cherished soul whose journey began in the Philippines and found its horizon on the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii. Norma, a beacon of faith and melody in her church choir, embraced the Catholic virtues with devotion and grace. Her zest for life was evident...

Koali'i Kekaha (Koa) 33 of Kahului passed on April 14, 2024. Koa was born on February 7, 1991 in Wailuku, Maui but raised on the mainland until he was 18 and came back to Maui. Koa was a beautiful soul and he will be dearly missed by all. Koa is survived by his two daughters, Kalia and Analei...

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we say good-bye to Ian Jet Swatek, who unexpectedly passed away at home on Friday April 12, 2024. Jet was born and raised on Maui and was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. His strength, passion and intelligence made him a natural leader among...

We gather in the warmth of memory to bid farewell to Lawrence Boteilho Jr. Born on May 30th, 1950 peacefully passed away on April 12th, 2024. Lawrence was a man whose life was as rich and vast as the Maui seas he cherished. Born and raised on the sun-kissed shores of Maui, Lawrence's spirit was...