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John Edward Fernandez
Apr. 18, 2023
John Edward Fernandez, 60, of Kahului, Maui passed away on April 18, 2023, at his residence. He was born on November 26, 1962, in Wailuku, Maui to John William Fernandez and the late Patricia Ann Fernandez. John was a self-taught part salesperson who worked for numerous dealerships on Maui...
Lee Edward Twist
Apr. 16, 2023
Lee Edward Twist, 92, of Kula, Maui passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Lee was born in Wallington, New Jersey on September 17, 1930, to Spencer and Marie Twist. After graduating from Rutherford High School in 1949 and serving in the US Navy, Lee attended...
Margaret Shinsato
Apr. 14, 2023
Margaret Shinsato, 92 Margaret peacefully went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2023, in Kahului, Maui. Margaret grew up in Kalihi and graduated from Farrington High School. She was thoughtful and meticulous in everything she did. She enjoyed crocheting, writing beautiful cursive letters to...
Albert S. Kawai
Apr. 14, 2023
Albert Sadao Kawai peacefully passed away on April 14, 2023 at Maui Memorial Hospital. Albert is survived by wife June, brother Arthur, daughter Jennifer (Jeffrey), son Scott (Amy), and grandchildren Eliot and Alina. Albert was born on October 25, 1945 to Charles and Shizuko Kawai on Maui. He...
Andrea Lucille Alvarado
Apr. 13, 2023
Andrea Alvarado (49) Andrea passed away in her home in Wailuku, Hawaii on April 13, 2023. She was dearly loved.
Manabu "Monk" Kobayashi
Apr. 11, 2023
Manabu Kobayashi was born on December 7, 1934, in Puunene, Maui to Fuji Akagi Kobayashi and Yoshio Kobayashi. "Monk" died on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Kahului. He was 88 years old. After graduating from Baldwin High School, he joined the U.S. Army, where he served from 1953 to 1956. After the...
Donna "Manu" Manulani Kahalekomo Tokuoka
Apr. 10, 2023
Being married for 45 years is truly romantic, and this was a true love story for Dennis Yoshito and Donna “Manu” Manulani Kahalekomo Tokuoka. Dennis was a quiet, and humble king, who adored his wife, and always treated her as his queen. These two peas in a pod were inseparable till the very...
Nancy Pimentel
Apr. 10, 2023
Nancy Jane Pimentel (Philips) age 88 of Kula passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of April 10, 2023. She earned her angel wings on Easter Monday, as she rose into heaven to be with the Lord. Nancy was born on December 1, 1934 and is the youngest of eight children. She was the...
Linda Lee Bader
Apr. 06, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that the Bader family announce the passing of Linda Lee Bader, age 65. Linda passed away peacefully at her home in Kihei surrounded by her family after her long battle with pancreatic cancer. The Bader family would like to acknowledge Maui Hospice for their care and...
Nicole Ku'ulani De Rego
Apr. 03, 2023
Nicole Ku'ulani De Rego gained her wings on April 3, 2023. She was born on November 17, 1980. Known to her friends and family as Nicki, she was that person you wanted in your life. Independent, strong, protective Mom, favorite aunty, crazy sister, loyal friend and loving widow. She will be...
Colbert "Cole" James Wright
Apr. 03, 2023
Colbert (Cole) James Wright August 1st, 1961-April 3rd, 2023 Cole James Wright was an avid musician who loved sharing his art with everyone. Cole is survived by his “Baby”, Tracey Graham, 2 sisters, niece, and nephew. May he Rest in Peace. Private services will be held by those who loved him.
John Mitsuyoshi Tanaka
Apr. 02, 2023
John Tanaka, 85, of Kahului, Maui passed away peacefully at his home on April 2, 2023. He is survived by wife, Jane Tanaka; daughter, Roxanne (Randal) Pasalo; stepdaughters, Wendy Tagomori and Tammy (Jim) Felger; daughter in law, Rena Tanaka; grandchildren, Ashley Tanaka, Dustin Tanaka, Takeo...