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Sharon T. Kawachi
Mar. 24, 2024
Sharon T. Kawachi, born on August 2, 1948, peacefully passed away on March 24, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was predeceased by her parents, Kenneth Kazuyuki Kawachi and Janice Akiyo Arai Kawachi, as well as her sister, June (Glenn) H. Otani. Sharon’s memory...
Barbara Ann Winter
Mar. 23, 2024
In Loving Memory of Barbara Ann Winter Barbara Ann Winter’s story began and ended with love and laughter. She departed from this world leaving behind a legacy of joy, a family cherished, and memories that sparkle like the stars. She was the matriarch of a family tree that extends its branches...
Mildred "Tilly" Jean Pico Tavares
Mar. 23, 2024
Mildred "Tilly" Jean Pico Tavares, 91, of Pukalani, passed away at home surrounded by her family on March 23, 2024. Born on March 14, 1933 at Puunene Hospital to Manuel Perreira Pico and Catherine Philomena Pico (Correa). A beloved wife, survived by her husband, Richard Moniz Tavares Sr., of 65...
Beatrice "Bea" Michiko Chong Kee
Mar. 22, 2024
In loving memory of Beatrice Michiko Chong Kee (née Hayama), who graced this world with her presence on June 24, 1933, and departed peacefully on March 22, 2024. Born in Honolulu and a longtime resident of Maui, Beatrice was a beacon of light in her community. A meticulous accountant for Maui...
Franklyn L. Silva Sr.
Mar. 22, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Captain Franklyn Lawrence Silva, U.S. Army retired, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Franklyn left us peacefully at home on March 22, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on May 23, 1942, in...
Denise Yvette Leilani Akana
Mar. 12, 2024
Denise Yvette Leilani Akana, 62, of Maui, passed away on March 12, 2024. Born on May 15, 1961, in Santa Ana, California, she eventually made her home on Maui over 40 years ago. She dedicated over 30 years to American Savings Bank as a Supervisor Bank Teller and was a cherished member of the True...
Gregory S. Endo
Mar. 07, 2024
It is with deep sorrow to relay the death of our father, Gregory Shuji Endo. Born and raised in Wailuku, Maui, Greg passed away peacefully at home at the young age of 60. Greg was predeceased by his mother Joyce, father Wallace, and sister Penny. He is survived by his sister Stephanie, daughter...
Sean Michael Arnold
Mar. 06, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce Sean Michael Arnold passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2024, in Maui, Hawaii. Sean, born in Fairfax, Virginia on February 11, 1985, was the first of four sons born to Daron John Arnold and Mai Sheridan Arnold. Sean’s early years were spent in Santa...
KENNETH "LEE" NORRIS
Mar. 05, 2024
Kenneth "Lee" Norris passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024. He has been a Jazz aficionado for more than 50 years. Lee has been presenting his cutting-edge Mana'o radio show, "Jazz Metropolis" on Monday nights since 2009. From New York to California to Europe, He's been involved in...
Wesley Noa Davis
Mar. 04, 2024
Wesley Noa Davis, 71, of Hoolehua, Hawaii, passed away on March 4, 2024 in Wailuku, Hawaii. Wesley was born and raised in Hoolehua on the Hawaiian Homestead, in Molokai, Hawaii to Hannah Ahula Keanini and Buck Kaleikini Davis on August 26,1952. Growing up he learned to hunt, fish and farm for...
Leonida Sabina Garaganza
Mar. 03, 2024
Leonida S. Garaganza, 88, passed away on March 3, 2024 in Kahului. Born on October 26, 1935 in Camp 1 Sprecklesville, Maui. She spent a better part of her life on Molokai before Moving back to Maui in 2016. While on Molokai, she worked as a cashier for the Maunaloa Friendly Store and Kepuhi...