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Grace Hamasaki

Grace Kazumi Hamasaki, 99 of Wailuku, Maui passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, at her residence. She was born on May 20, 1927, to Tsuruo and Kayako Izuo in Honolulu, Oahu. Grace is predeceased by her husband, Kazuichi ; survived by her children, Mark Hamasaki (Mariza) and Teri Hamasaki; ...

Felisa Luna Asuncion

Felisa Luna Asuncion, 94, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, at Straub Benioff Medical Center in Honolulu, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 4, 1932, in Wailuku, Maui, and attended St. Anthony Girls’ School, graduating with the Class of ...

Arthur Sentani

Arthur Tadashi Sentani, 93, passed away on May 18, 2026. He was born in 1932 to Tadao and Yoshiko Sentani in Kula, Maui, in the Territory of Hawaii where he attended Maui High School before studying Structural Engineering at the University of Hawaii. Art moved to the mainland in 1958 and ...

Tetsue “Beatrice” Nohara

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 ...

Gale Nakata

Gale Fusayo (Okamura) Nakata, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 9, 2026. A proud 1971 graduate of Lahainaluna High School, Gale was a familiar and welcoming face at the Territorial Savings Bank (Lahaina Branch), where she dedicated decades of service until her retirement. Her commitment to her community extended well beyond her work; she served faithfully as an active member and treasurer for the Lahaina Shingon Mission Church and was a fiercely loyal fan and supporter of the Lahainaluna High School Wrestling Team since 1986. Gale found her greatest joys in the simple ...

Marion Masae (Hokamura) Shirota

March 7, 1940 - March 25, 2026. A retired registered nurse, she is survived by Wallace and their children: Dawn (Steven Dann), Susan (Jeff Shimizu), Nelson (Janet Ishibashi) and Teri (Jason Shimizu); grandchildren: Julie (Jayson Fong), Thomas, Mitchell, Dr. Trey, Jonathan, Douglas, and Jennifer; and great grandson: Ethan. Siblings: Dennis Hokamura, Alvin Hokamura, Amy Hong, and Karen Meikle. Burial service at Maui Memorial Park on June 12, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.