MAE MEIKO OKUMURA, 81 of Mililani, HI, passed away following a long illness on March 8, 2023, at Maui Memorial Hospital with her husband and sons at her bedside. She was born in Pahala, HI on June 21, 1941. Mae was a lifelong learner and educator. She had a successful career over 30-years with...

Mitsugu “Mits” Kawakami of Kahului, Maui passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2023. He was born on September 11, 1936 to Hajime and Takayo Kawakami in Paia, Maui. Mits is predeceased by his parents Hajime and Takayo Kawakami; sister, Betty Tonaki, brother-in-law Edward Tonaki and...

Judy Sau Heong Lara, 82, of Lahaina, Maui, passed away on March 6, 2023 at the Maui Memorial Hospital. Judy was born in Honolulu, HI to George & Mei Wong on April 12, 1940. She was a proud alumni of Lahainaluna High School; Class of 1958. She moved to the island of Lanai in 1980 and worked as...

At age Ninety-three, dearly beloved nana returned to her Maker peacefully in her sleep at home. Originally from Banna, Ilocos Norte, Philippines where she grew up with parents Bernardo & Petra Duldulao, she migrated here in the eighties with late husband Carmelo. Nana Onyang as she is always...

Trinidad “Doding or Mama Trini” Salangsang Cabacungan, 76, passed peacefully on March 4, 2023 at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center while surrounded by her family. Born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Memorial Service 10:30a.m.-1:30p.m, Thursday, April 13, at Nakamura Mortuary. Burial to...

Mikazu ‘Mabel’ Shimomura, 92, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2023. Mikazu was born in Kurtistown, Hawaii Island, on April 9, 1930. After moving to Maui, she held various jobs, but was best known for her time at Crafts Drug Store and as the ‘card lady’ at Longs Drugs. Mikazu was...

Edward Shigeo (Shige) Akamine, 77 passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2023. He was born in Paia, Maui on March 19, 1945. He is Predeceased by his parents Ushi and Usako Akamine and brother Roy (Lani) Akamine. He is survived by his loving wife Sandi Akamine; Sister Janet (George) Nakashima;...

Brian K. Kanaha 65 Brian Keith Kanaha passed away on March 1, 2023 at Maui Memorial Hospital. Brian was born on December 7 1957, in Wailuku, to Thomas Everett “Tutu” Kanaha Sr. and Juanita “Midge” Hussey Kanaha. Brian could make anyone laugh and light up any room with his smile and humor. Brian...

Isidoro "Bhoy" V. Calma Jr., 58 of Kahului, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He was born on December 14, 1964 in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, later moved to Maui, Hawaii in 2002 after getting married and having three children. Since migrating, he dedicated most...

Grace Yukiko Okamuro Trent of Kihei, Hawaii passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023 under the care of Hospice Maui Hale. She was born on November 21, 1924 in Kaua’i, Hawai’i. She is predeceased by her son, Clifford R. Trent; parents, Shojiro Okamuro and Tane Hamada Okamuro. She is survived by...

Kyairese K. Diego-Pula, 22, of Kahului and formerly of Hana passed away on February 25, 2023, at his residence. Although only 22 at the time of his passing, Kyairese affected many people in his lifetime. Kyairese, affectionately known as “Braddah” or “Hawaiian” was born on February 1, 2001, in...

Libby Jasinski from Kihei, Hawaii born on May 10, 1953, in Lowville, NY to David and Ruth Tabolt. She was survived by husband Dennis Jasinski, daughter Clare Wood, granddaughter Nicole Newbould, great granddaughter Aaliyah Newbould and grandson Nick (Elizabeth) Newbould. She is also survived by...