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Patricio P Seatriz
May 17, 2026
Patricio PeBenito Seatriz passed away on May 17, 2026. He was born on March 17, 1943, in the municipality of Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He was a devoted husband, father, papa (grandfather), uncle, brother, and dear friend to many. Patricio (“Pat”) was not a man of many words, but his...
Victor Teata Harris
May 14, 2026
Victor Teata Harris, age 27, was born May 21, 1998. He was the son of Ronnie and Mary Tiemi Harris and he passed away on May 14, 2026. Victor was born in Fiji and his family moved to Maui when he was a little boy. He graduated from Maui High School in 2016. After school, he traveled to...
Caroline Tomiko Oishi
May 13, 2026
Caroline Tomiko Oishi, born on July 8, 1929, passed away peacefully at home, under the care of Hospice Maui, on May 13, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. Caroline was a force of nature, known by all for her vibrant energy, and a great infectious laugh that could light up any...
Kiyoko Okinaka Saito
May 12, 2026
Kiyoko Okinaka Saito passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on January 7, 1931, to Seizuichi and Mitsu Okinaka, Kiyoko. She was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Akio Saito. Kiyoko was a loving mother to Kenneth Saito, Anne Andrade (preceded in death by her husband,...
Tetsue Nohara
May 12, 2026
Tetsue “Beatrice” Nohara, August 24, 1926 – May 12, 2026, was born at the Pioneer Mill Hospital in Lahaina, Maui. She passes peacefully in her sleep at Hale Makua in Kahului, Maui. She was 99 years old. She was a thoughtful, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to: Faith...
Clifton Hasegawa
May 12, 2026
Clifton Masayoshi Hasegawa, age 77, died peacefully in his sleep after a 5 month illness. Clifton was born to Masanao and Shigeko Hasegawa in 1949 in Maui, Hawaii. He served in both the United States Coast Guard and United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived...
Vance Yatsushiro
May 12, 2026
Vance Yatsushiro, 81, passed away on May 12, 2026. He was well known across the island for his long career in local schools and his absolute favorite weekend pastime: scouting out the best garage and yard sales around Maui. Vance was born and raised on Maui, attending Wailuku Elementary, Iao...
Christine Pimentel
May 11, 2026
Christine Pimentel, 82, of Maui, passed away leaving behind a legacy of adventure, family devotion, and a lifelong passion for the skies. Born in upstate New York on July 13, 1943, to Neal and Josephine Hulett, Christine grew up immersed in the world of aviation. Raised on a large family property...
Dolly Gushiken
May 09, 2026
Dolly Gushiken, 95, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026. She was born on January 21, 1931 in Honolulu. She moved to Wailuku after marrying Joseph and raised her five children. She was an active member of Kahului Union Church, volunteering at the church’s preschool and office,...
Fern Nakama
May 07, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Fern Toyo Nakama announces her passing on May 7, 2026 in Waipahu. She was 92 years old. She is survived by her daughters Suzanne Spencer and Joyce Shimazu. Fern was born in Kin, Okinawa where her brother, Seiyu Ginoza and sister Sumiko Ikehara still...
Josephine Rosita Peralta Nakasone Sagawinit
May 04, 2026
Josephine Rosita Peralta Nakasone Sagawinit born and raised in Libby Camp Pukalani survived by husband James Sagawinit of Haiku, Maui 3 sons Daniel I. Nakasone of Pukalani, Maui, Glenn Y. Nakasone (Nina) of Waimea Hawaii, Harry H. Nakasone (Desiree) of Pukalani Maui, and special grandson raised...
Margie BUMANGLAG
May 03, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of Margie Valdez Bumanglag, of Wailuku, Maui. A devoted mother and talented creator, she will be remembered for her warmth, love for family, and beautifully crafted life. Born on May 26th, 1972 in Wailuku, Margie Bumanglag...