Richard was born In Hartford, CT, on May 15, 1944. After graduating from the School of Pharmacy at UConn, he joined the Army and achieved the rank of First Lieutenant. After working as a Pharmacist in Connecticut for 35 years, he moved with his wife, Cheryl Ann, to Maui in 2006, where his...

Thomas Iwamasa, 79 of Maui went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2023. A beloved husband, father and business owner who established TOM IWAMASA PAINTING COMPANY in 1974, and later passing the reigns of the business to his son, after 35 years of dedicated work. Thomas is survived by his wife Lynn,...

Atonio (Nio) Lefai, 62 of Lahaina, Hawaii, a loving husband and father transitioned to heaven peacefully at Pali Momi Medical Center, Honolulu on May 21, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 18, 1961, in Hihifo Niua Toputapu, Tonga to the late Maea and Letisalaine Lefai. Atonio...

James “Pnut” Katsuichi Higa of Kahului, passed away surrounded by his family on May 21, 2023. He was born on April 15, 1942 to Jenichi and Toshiko Higa in Paia. James is survived by his wife, Terry Y. Higa; sons, Kimo Higa (Brianna Wianecki) and Tyson Higa (Cassie Pacheco); grandchildren,...

Richard Lee Hildebrand passed away on Tuesday, May 16th, at 10:30 am at Maui Memorial Hospital in Hawaii. He was predeceased by his parents John Claude Hildebrand and Janice Darlene Briggs and sisters Arlinda and Carla Hildebrand. He is survived by his son Chris Hildebrand, Maui; son Sean...

Rolando “Rolly” Tomas Dela Cruz, 76, of Kahului died May 16, 2023, at Maui Memorial Medical Center in Wailuku. Rolly was born December 4, 1946, in Aguinit, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He was the son of Jose and Margarita Dela Cruz and retired from Inter-Continental Hotels as a landscaper. He is...

On May 10, 2023, at 7:10 am Samuel Kamuela Kawa’akoa Jr. passed ever so peacefully, at the Hospice Maui Hale in Wailuku, Maui of Metastatic Cancer. With his family and friends at his side, he transitioned on to a better place. He was 76 years old. Samuel Kamuela Kawa’akoa Jr. is survived by his...

Claire Michelle Omori of Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii passed away on May 6, 2023. She was born on April 6, 1984 in San Francisco, California. Claire was a kind and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. She is survived by her father, Paul S. Avilla; mother,...

Blake Shigeo Komoda, 71 of Wailuku, Maui passed away on May 05, 2023. He is survived by his 2 children, Kelly Komoda and Ashley Schmonllinger, 2 Grandchildren and brother Lloyd Komoda. A private service will be held in August 2023. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with the services. Condolences can be...

Shizue “Suzie” Fujita Kadoyama, 100, of Wailuku died May 3, 2023, at Maui Memorial Medical Center in Wailuku. Visitation begins at 9:30 am Saturday, May 27,2023 at Iao United Church of Christ with service at 10:15. Please come as you are. No flowers or Koden, please. Instead, donations may be...

Jamieson-Jacob Mekuuleialoha-o-Kalani Amaral, 35, from Lahaina, Maui passed away on May 1,2023. He was born in Wahiawa, Oahu on April 14,1988. Jacob is survived by 4 beautiful children of Wailuku, Shastaley Amaral, Buddy Amaral, Shayden Amaral and Breylah Amaral. Mother Cheryl (Midallia) Amaral,...

Yukio Roy “Pops” Fujiwara Passed away peacefully at home April 30, 2023 under the care of hospice. Born May 31, 1929 in Los Angeles, CA, he was 93 years old. Yukio was a veteran of the US Army and retired as Airport Operations Chief for the City of Torrance, CA. In his golden years, he enjoyed...