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Ann "Annie" Marie Callies Bateman
Feb. 22, 2024
Ann "Annie" Bateman, age 68, of Olinda, Hawaii passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024. She was born on December 11, 1955 in Encino, Ca. She was a cherished and vibrant force in the lives of her family. A graduate of St. Anthony’s class of 1974, Annie was known for her profound kindness,...
Marlin M. Jones
Feb. 22, 2024
Marlin M. Jones of Wailea, Maui, Hawaii passed away on February 22, 2024 in his home at the age of 91. He was born on February 5, 1933 in Hobart, Oklahoma to Schylur & Sylvia Jones. Marlin is survived by his son, Marlin M. (Leslie) Jones, II; grandchildren, Kristin Jones, Isabelle Jones, Max...
Airi Aino Foxwell
Feb. 22, 2024
From Katy: There is something to be said about a mother's love. It is all enduring. Certainly, my mother's love was the greatest gift bestowed upon my life. Mum would oftentimes say to me, "I wouldn't be here without you," and I'd say back, "And I wouldn't be here without you." That is the...
Christine Endrina Hickman
Feb. 21, 2024
Christine Endrina Hickman, 79, of Kahului passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Christine was born and raised in Lanai City and retired from the State of Hawaii, MedQuest Division on Oahu. She loved dancing hula for Hālau Hula Kauluokalā and enjoyed...
Cornelius Calvin Welch
Feb. 19, 2024
Cornelius Calvin Welch passed away February 19, 2024, at the age of 98 years, one month and nine days. He was predeceased by his Sister, Helen, and Brothers Edward and Arthur. He will join his second wife Norma who passed away in 2012. Born on January 10, 1926, in Helena, Arkansas, the family...
Rosita Ramento Madariaga
Feb. 19, 2024
Rosita Ramento Madariaga, 80, of Kahului, passed away on February 19, 2024, under the care of Hospice Maui. Services will be held Nakamura Mortuary on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, with service at 10:00 am. Continuing on Friday, April 19, 2024. Visitation...
Rosemarie Phillips
Feb. 17, 2024
Beloved Rose Marie Phillips at 98, peacefully passed on February 17, 2024. Daughter of John F. Phillips and Christina Batalha of Kula. Siblings; John Phillip Jr., Dorothy Texeira, Evelyn Rego and Nancy Pimentel. Survived by daughter Charlyne Medeiros, son Charles Medeiros Jr., grandson Mark...
Gary Edwin Thornton
Feb. 14, 2024
A Mayflower Descendent, Son of the Golden West, and Son of the American Revolution Gary Edwin Thornton August 28, 1930 - February 14th, 2023 On St. Valentine’s Day, Gary Edwin Thornton passed away.. Born in Oakland, California on the 28 of August, 1930, he was 93 years of age. Gary came to Kihei,...
Toshie Kohatsu Nako
Feb. 08, 2024
Toshie Kohatsu Nako, 91 died on February 8, 2024 at Hale Makua Kahului, under Hospice Maui care. She was born March 11, 1932 in Paia, Maui to Tara & Kamado Kohatsu. Toshie was the last of 10 brothers and sisters. Toshie grew up in Kaheka camp in Paia. She shared many fond memories of living...
Joseph Sentinella Jr.
Feb. 07, 2024
Joseph Sentinella Jr., 91, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully at his residence under Hospice care. He was a US Army Veteran who served during the Korean War, and was also a retired Lieutenant for the Maui Police Department. He is survived by his wife, Juliette (Tokunaga) Sentinella; children Greg...
Ellen Yamamura
Feb. 07, 2024
Ellen Yamamura, beloved wife, mother, dear friend, and selfless educator, passed away on February 7, 2024, in Kahului, Hawaii. She was born on November 9, 1947, in Honolulu, HI, to Jenichi and Hisae Okamoto. Ellen was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Fong. Ellen was a graduate of McKinley...