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Elizabeth Roxanne Miranda
Jan. 16, 2021
Elizabeth “Roxanne” Miranda, 71, of Pukalani, passed away January 16, 2021. She was born October 3, 1949 to Reginald and Carol Bowman in Boise, Idaho. She was known as Roxanne to family and friends. Roxanne was a loving, kind, and generous mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to all who...
Grant Nagamatsu
Jan. 16, 2021
Grant Nagamatsu of South Jordan, Utah, passed away in his home on January 16, 2021, due to complications from Covid-19. He was 47 years old. Grant was born on January 26, 1973, to Stanley and Ann Nagamatsu in Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii, where he spent his youth. Grant attended both the University of...
Charles Spencer May
Jan. 16, 2021
Charles Spencer May was born February 10, 1950 to Floyd “Bill” May and Patricia Elaine May in Urbana, Illinois. He is survived by his two children, son Charles Spencer, Jr., daughter Karrie Ann, brother Bill, sisters Bridget, Michele, Melissa, Tish, Stephanie, and several grandchildren, nieces...
Fumiko Cup Choy
Jan. 10, 2021
Fumiko Cup Choy, 88, of Kahului passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her residence with her loved ones by her side. Fumiko was born in Naha, Okinawa on September 11, 1932. Forty years later, she and her husband along with their two young children moved to Maui, where Harold was...
Fumie Takamura
Jan. 09, 2021
Second Obituary Pubished: Fumie Takamura passed away on January 9, 2021. She is survived by daughters Cynthia (Thomas) Tashiro and Myra (Noel) Ono; son Glen (Yuna) Takamura, and daughter-in-laws Colleen (Gilbert) and Yoshiko (Leonard) Takamura; 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Private...
Maria Paris Leva
Jan. 08, 2021
Maria Paris Leva, 94, of Kihei, Maui, passed away on January 8, 2021. She was born on November 18, 1926 in Orange, New Jersey to Daniel and Petronella (Nellie) Paris. She had a happy childhood with her close-knit family, including her Grandparents and many cousins who lived close by. After High...
Arthur B Leva Sr.
Jan. 08, 2021
Arthur Bernard Leva Sr. 95, of Kihei, Maui, passed away on January 8, 2021. He was born in Orange, New Jersey to James and Angelina Leva. He was the youngest of 3 brothers. He enjoyed a happy childhood among many Aunts and Uncles and cousins. He was a skilled hunter and fisherman. At the age of...
Simeon Piano
Jan. 08, 2021
Simeon Piano, 65, of Kahului, passed away on January 8, 2021 at his residence. Simeon was born on October 28, 1955 in the Philippines. He is survived by his Wife, Ofelia Piano; Sons Eric Piano and Joshua Piano; Grandchildren Froilan Piano and Ethan Piano; and Siblings Nelson Piano, Henry Piano,...
Mary Louise Haines
Jan. 08, 2021
Mary Louise (Hovey) Haines passed away peacefully on January 8, 2021 in Wailuku, Hawaii. She was born on August 26, 1932 in Canton, Ohio to Norman and Elizabeth Hovey. Mary graduated from Washington High School in 1950 and studied voice for one year at The Julliard School in New York City. Mary...
Michele Nishijo Asato
Jan. 03, 2021
Michele Nishijo Asato, 57, of Wailuku passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Maui Memorial Medical Center with her husband and son by her side. Michele was born on May 2, 1963 on the island of Kauai to Paul and Barbara Nishijo. After obtaining her Bachelor’s degree at Washington...
Ralph Halulu Purdy
Jan. 02, 2021
Ralph Halulu Purdy left us on January 2, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his Ohana. He was born on August 1, 1947, the youngest of his siblings and was known as “Halulu.” He was predeceased by his parents Daniel and Nancy Purdy Sr. and sister Keala Sajolan. He is survived by his two children,...
George Higashiguchi
Dec. 29, 2020
George was a loving, kind, and generous husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to all who knew him. He was a member of the Kua'aina Hawaii Pidgin Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. George is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sharon Higashiguchi; his children Owen (Carol)...