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Judy Medeiros

Judy M Medeiros (June 3, 1961 – May 15, 2026) Judy Mae Medeiros, 64, of Wailuku passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, surrounded by her family. For years Judy was a familiar and welcoming face at Sam Sato’s restaurant where she treated everyone like long-time friends and family; ...

Leo Arensberg

It is with profound sadness and faith in the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, that we announce the passing of Leo Francis Arensberg Sr., age 68, of Makawao, Hawaii. He was called home to the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Leo was born on February ...

Agnes Lopes

Agnes Phyllis Lopes Agnes P. Lopes passed away at Hospice Hale, Kahului on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. She was born on April 13, 1942. Agnes was predeceased by her husband, Charles Anthony Lopes; parents, Dennis DeCoite Sr. and Irene DeCoite; and a brother, Dennis DeCoite Jr. (Priscilla). ...

Marilyn Tabata

Marilyn Tsuyuno Tabata, age 96, of Aiea, passed away peacefully in the early hours of June 12, 2026, in Halawa. She was preceded in death by her parents, Minoru Tagomori and Momoyo Tagomori (née Iwami); her sister, Yukiko “June” Kunitake, and brothers, Mitsugi Tagomori, Hiromu Tagomori, ...

Edward Y. Chang Jr.

Edward Y. Chang, Jr. passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, in Makena, Maui. He was born on February 29, 1932, to Edward Y. Chang, Sr. and Harriet Kulamanu Laumauna Chang in Wailuku, Maui. Edward is survived by his five children: Keiki (Clem) Kawai'ae'a, Puena (Stan) Keolanui, Lani (Randy) Garcia, Edward III (Rebecca) Chang, and Momi (Dutch) Hunter; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and 3 sisters: Helaine Chock, Norma Lei Noland, and Luella Crutcher. A celebration of life will take place on July 18th at Keawala’i Congregational Church in Makena, Maui. ...

Francis Russo

Francis X Russo, age 95 of Kihei, Maui HI, retired Professor of Philosophy, Human Services, and Education at the University of Rhode Island and author of books, articles, and reviews in these respective fields died May 21st, 2026 in his home. He was the husband of Doris Wells Russo and the ...