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William Kaunoa Ah Chan
Feb. 03, 2023
William Kaunoa Ah Chan January 7, 1960 - February 3, 2023 Aloha Kekahi I Kekahi “Love One Another” William Kaunoa Ah Chan, age 63, passed away in his beloved home of Kūʻau, on Friday, February 3, 2023 while the Akua moon illuminated the Maui sky. Billy as known to all, was the eldest son of...
Kiyoshi Nakanishi
Jan. 29, 2023
Kiyoshi Nakanishi (95) Kiyoshi Nakanishi was born on April 26th, 1927 in Kaupakalua Hawaii. He passed away at home on January 29th, 2023. A small service will be held at Makawao Veterans Cemetery on March 10th, 2023 at 11:00 AM as he is committed to his final resting place.
Emery Racadio
Jan. 28, 2023
Emery Vic Racadio, 62, of Wailuku, died on January 28, 2023, at Maui Memorial Medical Center in Wailuku. A Celebratory service and potluck will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, March 11 at Iao Valley. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements. Mr. Racadio was born on October 18, 1960 in...
Edna L. Abe
Jan. 27, 2023
Edna L. Abe, 63, of Kahului, Maui passed away peacefully at home in the loving care of her family on Friday, January 27, 2023. Edna was born in Wailuku on July 14, 1959 to the parents of Mariano and Leonora Guerrero. In the last few years, Edna brought smiles to the children of Pomaikai...
Harold H. Kusunoki
Jan. 23, 2023
In loving memory of our father, Harold H. Kusunoki, who passed away on January 23, 2023. Harold was born on May 4, 1940 to Sadao & Gladys Kusunoki, in Pu’unene, Hawai’i. Harold’s hobbies included golfing, diving, yard work, and playing the slot machines in Las Vegas. Harold was predeceased by...
Takeo Igawa
Jan. 22, 2023
Takeo “Shorty” Igawa, 95, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Maui Memorial Medical Center with his loving daughter by his side. He was born on January 23, 1927, in Wailuku. He was one of eleven children born to Sakujiro and Hama (Kadomura) Igawa and also a twin to his brother...
Dr. Patrick E. Hamilton
Jan. 22, 2023
Dr. Patrick E. Hamilton died peacefully at home on Sunday, January 22, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Pat was the first child born to Michael and Lois Hamilton. He was born on January 10, 1954 in Phenix City, Alabama. He grew up in Las Cruces, New Mexico with three brothers and one sister. In...
Takeji Nihei
Jan. 21, 2023
Takeji Nihei was born to Seiji &Tori Nihei of “Old Kailua” on March 1, 1930 at Paia Hospital. He was the 5th of 7 children. On January 21, 2023 he peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Grandpa worked hard and tirelessly at Maui Land & Pine Co....
Pascuala Tabrilla Ujano
Jan. 21, 2023
Pascuala Tabrilla Ujano, 96, of Wailuku, passed on January 21, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Nakamura Mortuary; with service at 6:00 p.m. Visitation continues on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Christ the King...
Ethel Lorraine Tanaka
Jan. 20, 2023
Ethel Lorraine Tanaka August 17, 1935 - January 20, 2023 Ethel Lorraine Tanaka, 87 of Kahului, passed away peacefully at home on January 20, 2023. She was born on August 17, 1935, in Pu’unene, Maui. Daughter of Antone & Emily Gouveia, she retired from Maui Beach Hotel and enjoyed retirement...
Louis "Baba" Kauila Houpo
Jan. 18, 2023
Louis “Baba” Kauila Houpo, 63, of Waiheʻe, Maui, entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1959, at Maui Memorial Hospital to Thomas and Mary Houpo of Waiheʻe, Maui. He was a 1977 graduate of H.P. Baldwin High School. After high school, Louis enlisted...