Leina'ala Teruya Drummond, 77, Maui native, passed away on September 18, 2023, at Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Puunene on May 28, 1946. She was predeceased by her parents, Christine (Kong) Teruya and Fusho Teruya, husband, John Robert Ian Drummond and brother, Ryan “Kala” “Boy” Teruya....

Marcelino Fillazar, 80, better known as Rocky, passed away at Maui Memorial Hospital in Wailuku on September 17, 2023 with family at his bedside. He was born in Pu’unene, Maui on June 5, 1943 to the late Donato Amparo and Primitiva Casing Fillazar. He is survived by his son Mark (Crisanta Yadao)...

Gilbert Keliiaukai Awong (aka “Unko Gil” or “Papa G”) was born September 14, 1964 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Gilmore K and Genevive Awong. He passed away on September 27th, 2023, in Wailuku, Hawaii. Gilbert is predeceased by his mother and brother, Genevive and Jason Awong. He is survived by his...

Scott Kekuewa passed away on September 11, 2023. He is survived by his three daughters, Mahealani, Hali’a, Kawena and his siblings Isaac “Jack” Kekuewa (Dodie Kekuewa), Lisa AhPuck (Joseph “Boy” AhPuck III) and Jesse Kekuewa. A gathering will be held on Saturday, October 21st in Napili following...

Gladys Watanabe, 88 of Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi, passed away September 10, 2023. She was born in Wailuku, Maui on June 12, 1935 to Kenichi and Kazue Mabe. She retired as a teacher from Kualapuʻu Elementary School. Gladys was predeceased by her husband, Mitsuo. She is survived by her children;...

Carole Hironaka Toy was born in Paia, Maui on February 23, 1943, to Sam and Chikae Hironaka. Adorable and gregarious, her fun-loving spirit was apparent from an early age. A graduate of Kaunoa and Baldwin High Schools, Carole enjoyed get-togethers and reunions with her classmates throughout her...

On September 07, 2023, Ronald Gilbert Chavez, Jr.(Mondi) gained his angel wings. He was born on July 26, 1967 in Ogden, UT; the eldest son of the late Nancy Quintana Chavez and Ronnie Chavez. He graduated from Ben Lomond High School in 1985 where he played Varsity Baseball (All Star Champion and...

Ruth Sacks passed away in Kahului on September 6, 2023 at the age of 76. She was born on September 29, 1946, in Paia to Dr. Fumio and Betty Tsuji. Ruth called many places "home" throughout her life before settling down in Southern California to raise her son Chris, and then moving back to Maui to...

It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Nely Acido Blue , 59 ,of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday , September 5, 2023. Funeral service will be held at Nakamura Mortuary in Wailuku on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 5pm to...

Momilani Mona Thompson, 76 of Haliimaile, died September 3, 2023, in her home in Haliimaile. Viewing and services on Friday and Saturday, October 13-14, 2023 will begin at 5 pm, Friday evening, and 10 am till 1 pm on Saturday morning at Nakamura Mortuary. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Valley...

Donald Ray Larson, a loving father, proud grandfather, and skilled bricklayer, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023, at the age of 85 in Maui, Hawaii. Born on August 10, 1938, to John and Lucille Larson, Don lived a life filled with passion and dedication. He is preceded in death by his...

Virgilio Pe Benito Seatriz Sr. of Lahaina, Maui passed away on September 1, 2023. He was born to Canuto and Barbara Seatriz on May 3, 1940 in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Nakamura Mortuary from 9:00am to 10:30am with prayer...