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Ellena Borling
Feb. 06, 2024
Ellena Borling, a beloved resident of Maui, was born on January 11, 1944, to George and Mary Borling. She passed away peacefully in Wailuku, HI, on February 6, 2024. Her unwavering faith and dedication to her family and community will forever be remembered. Ellena was a devoted wife, having been...
M. Fayrene Sweek
Feb. 05, 2024
Fayrene was born in Dalhart, TX on November 24, 1947, to Ray and Ethel Wright and she peacefully left her physical body on February 5, 2024. The family, along with friends has lost a wonderful human being. She never met a stranger and loved to talk about her boys. She retired from banking in 2016...
Robert Warren Montgomery
Feb. 03, 2024
Born June 29, 1932 in Oakland, California to Warren Montgomery and Mildred Montgomery, he grew up in Seattle, Washington. He graduated in product design from the Art Center College of Design in Palo Alto, California, and worked for General Motors in Detroit. Moving to San Francisco where his...
Michael Prais
Jan. 24, 2024
Michael Prais, 74, of Waikapū, passed away on January 24, 2024. He was born on December 21, 1949 in Pu’unene, Maui. Michael is survived by his daughter Michelle (Kealoha) Range, grandchildren Remy and Paiʻea, and siblings, Sam (Irish) Kaeo and Ann (Benny) Lurendez. He was predeceased by his...
Juan Dionio Cababat
Jan. 23, 2024
Juan Dionio Cababat, 61, of Kihei transitioned to heaven from his home on January 23, 2024. He was born on March 28, 1962 in Rosales, Pangasinan, Philippines and moved to Maui in 1988. One of his earlier careers was a liquor stock clerk at Foodland, where he eventually took his interest in...
Deanna Puanani Nakamoto
Jan. 19, 2024
Deanna Puanani (Makekau) Nakamoto (83), beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, Aunt, and dear friend passed on January 19, 2024, at Maui Memorial Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. She was born on May 7, 1940, in Wailuku, Maui. Funeral services will...
Samuel Kualoha Aki
Jan. 17, 2024
Samuel Kualoha Aki, 53 of Wailuku, Maui, born on September 21, 1970, passed away on January 17, 2024 at Hale Makua Wailuku under Hospice Care surrounded by family. Sam was born on the island of Oahu. He grew up with 4 siblings on Oahu and 2 on Moloka’i. Sam is survived by: Wife, Janice (Aheong)...