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Chang Bok Ono, 91

Chang Bok Ono passed away under Hospice care on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at her residence in Kahului, Maui. She was born on Dec. 19, 1931 in Korea to Father Byeol Ju and Mother Soong Yo Chi, along with three brothers and two sisters. She survived the Korean War and immigrated to the United States in 1970. She worked at the Westin Maui Hotel for more than 20 years in housekeeping. Chang Bok enjoyed traveling and loved to play Bingo. She was great with her hands and could sew, knit and crochet just about anything. She would crochet bottle holders and yarn leis to share with her ...

Christine Angela Riecke-Gonzales, 67

Christine Riecke-Gonzales was born on March 9th, 1956 in Berkeley, California. She passed away peacefully at her residence in Haiku on August 16th, 2023. Christine is survived by her loving husband,Anthony Riecke-Gonzales; her daughters, Ariel (Chase) Holly and Alexandra (John) Best; her brother, Ralph; and sisters, Anette Scognamilo,Monica Morakis, and Heidi Bigleo. As well as 3 beautiful grandchildren. The family would like to acknowledge Hospice Maui for their com-passionate care of Christine.

Bibiana Pastor Dumlao, 94

Bibiana Pastor Dumlao, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. She was born on December 2, 1928, in Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She built an amazing life in the Philippines where she met her husband and had raised her five children in Marcos, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She later migrated to Maui, Hawaii in August 1979 to start a new beginning of life to provide for her family back home. She worked at Alii Linen, then Hyatt Regency as a linen attendant, after 12 years of working; she decided to retire in 1992 to take care for her loving ...

Wallace H. Koga, 74

Wallace H. Koga, a lifelong Kula, Maui resident passed away on July 27, 2023. He was born April 20, 1949 in Wailuku to Genji C. and Tsurue Koga. He was an Air Force Veteran, and loved the land and farming Upcountry. He will also be remembered for seeking new ventures and reinventing himself, and talking great story to all who would listen. When not farming, he enjoyed fishing, a good game of poker, and a home away from home in Las Vegas. He was a son, a brother, a father, a grandfather. He is survived by his siblings Shirley K. Takahashi, Chester Koga, Randy Koga; his son Bryan Koga ...

Sergio Alejandro Domingo, 85

Sergio Alejandro Domingo of Maui peacefully passed away on August 7, 2023. Mr. Domingo was born on May 2, 1938, to Felipe and Vicenta Domingo. He is survived by his wife, Herminia Domingo; and 3 children, Clarita Doronio, Alex Domingo, and Grace Carlos. A Night Wake will be held on Tues., August 22, 2023, at Nakamura Mortuary. Public viewing to begin at 6:30pm, with Mass at 7:00pm. On Wed., August 23, 2023, at Nakamura Mortuary, viewing at 9:30am, and service to follow at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Maui Memorial Park at 12:30pm. Online condolences may be made at: ...

Clarence Yoshio Osako, 96

Clarence Yoshio Osako of Maui, has peacefully passed away with his family by his side on July 31, 2023. Mr. Osako, who served in the Korean War and wears a Purple Heart for his country, was born March 30, 1927, (Lahaina) to Yoshito and Fusano Osako. He is survived by his 4 children, Suzette Osako, Clarice Osako, John Osako, and Dan (Lorraine) Osako; and their children, Dane (Caylie) Osako and Desiree Osako and Levi (Taylor) Rego. Service will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Kings Cathedral, 777 Maui Veterans Hwy, Kahului at 9:30am. Burial will follow at Maui ...