Born October 10, 1963, in Honolulu Hawaii, left this earth to be with his Mom on January 1, 2024. James is pre deceased by his Mother Francine Cockett Kurosawa and Biological Father James Moana Kalua, his Sister Jill Luana Kalua. He is survived by his Daughter Sierra Kalua Step-father Roy...

Ethel Kawamura, 81, of Kahului died peacefully at Roselani Place on December 27, 2023 under Island hospice care. She was born in Paia, Maui and is survived by, sons Kevin (Vanessa) and Kerry, and three grandchildren. Private services were held at Kahului Union Church. The family would like to...

Julita Tadeo Villarin, 88, of Kihei passed away on December 27, 2023. She was born on April 14, 1935, in Santo Domingo Ilocos Sur Philippines to Agapito & Leona Tadeo of Kahului, Maui. Julie graduated from Baldwin High School. She enjoyed gardening, travelling, golfing, and spending time with...

"A tree is only as strong as the forest that surrounds it." Terry Nutt Those words are the man in a nutshell! He loved his forest, which are his wife Tami and daughter Lindsey. They along with the family cats are his whole world. Mr. Nutt, as he was referred to, studied and became a Certified...

Lee Cendana Cereno, aged 42, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023, at the Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on November 19, 1981, in Pangasinan, Philippines and spent his early years there until his family migrated to Maui, Hawaii. Despite his physical disadvantages, Lee was full...

Lloyd Akiona (aka “Mundo/Captain/Unko”) 78 of Lahaina, Maui went home to the Lord on December 22, 2023 while surrounded by his loved ones. He was born January 20, 1945 in Hana, Maui and raised in Wailuanui, Maui until he became a border at Lahainaluna High School in 1960. It is there that he met...

Johnny Japal Ramelb was born on May 7th, 1933 in the Philippines. He passed away on December 19th, 2023 at his home in Lahaina, Hawaii at the age of 90. He was married to Amalia Ramelb (nee Iquina) and was a devoted father. Johnny worked for the United States Postal Service as a clerk and mail...

Keith Keoni Gusman, 54, of Makawao, Maui passed away at home with his family by his side on December 18, 2023 after his battle with cancer. He was born on January 30, 1969 to Terry and Sandri Gusman in Wailuku, Maui. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for Bayer Hawaii. Keoni loved his family...

JoAnn Fernandez, 82, of Haiku, died at Kula Hospital on December 18, 2023 under Hospice care with the love and support of her family. JoAnn is predeceased by her husband, Patrick Fernandez. She is survived by her children: Victoria Cacho and Steven Fernandez; her grandchildren: Jessica Suzuki,...

Isabella Kahahane Gabin Thompson, A.K.A. (BELLA), 92 of Wailuku, passed away on December 13, 2023, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Bella was born on July 28, 1931. She is the daughter of the late Kimo and Mary Kahahane from Mala, Lahaina. Bella was a retired Executive Housekeeper for the former...

Cristino (Carlos) Juan Taclan Sr., 84 of Waikapu, Maui went home to the Lord on December 13, 2023, while surrounded by his loved ones at home under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born on July 23, 1939, in Ilocos Norte, Philippines and retired from Wailuku Water Company. Cristino is survived by...

Duroy C. “Rosey” Rosecrans of Wailuku, Maui passed away on December 4, 2023 surrounded by his family, under the passionate care of Hospice Maui. He was born on April 24, 1940 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Rosey is survived by his wife, Yvonne M. Rosecrans; siblings, Charlene Akiu and Everett Rosecrans,...