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Edwin K. Muroki Jr.

Edwin Kiyoto Muroki Jr, 88, of Kahului, passed away on Nov 20, 2023. Edwin, or “Ed” as he was known to his friends and "Kiyoto" to his family, relished a life of precision, efficiency, early arrivals, and early exits; That is, until he was talking story. He could talk story with the best ...

Cole F. Sulenta

Cole F. Sulenta was born on May 21, 1985 in Jackson, Wyoming to Susie and John Sulenta of Pinedale, Wyoming. Growing up in Pinedale there wasn’t anything that Cole wouldn’t do and he deeply loved his family and friends. He was a master of all board sports, hockey, golf, and dirt biking: so ...

Sterling Kema Kaleialoha

Sterling Kema Kaleialoha, 43, of Haiku, was born on February 20, 1979 and passed away on December 3, 2022. A one year celebration will be held at Haiku Community Center, Sunday, December 17, 2023, service 12 noon with lunch to follow. Sterling is survived by his sister, Kainani Kaleialoha, and nephews, Kauanoe Kaleialoha-Sribura, & Haili Kaleialoha-Sribura; and niece, Halia Kaleialoha-Quitevis. Online condolences may be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Neil S. Nishida

Surrounded by family and friends, Neil transitioned on November 5, 2023 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on January 11, 1954 in Hilo, Hawaii. He is survived by his wife, Gerri, his siblings, Karen, Craig (Diane), Beverly (Jeffrey), his in-laws, nephews, nieces and a host of ...

Edward A. Glassel

Edward Glassel passed away on November 30th at the age of 87. Born and raised in New York City, he attended William Howard Taft High School in the Bronx followed by 2 years at New York University while also serving in the New York National Guard. He moved to Manhattan where he met his wife, Hilary, and together they relocated to northern Nevada, residing in the Reno/Tahoe area for 30 years. In 2006 they moved to Maui – and never left! Ed always had an entrepreneurial spirit and owned various businesses in Nevada and in Hawaii including an alternative health magazine, Ohohio, ...

Ida Ka’onohi Kaiwi Oliveira

Ida Ka’onohi Kaiwi Oliveira, 90, of Hana, passed away on November 26, 2023 at her home. She was born on January 28, 1933 in Hana. She worked for Hotel Hana Maui in the Food & Beverage Department before her retirement. Ida is survived by her son, Sherwood “Kalaheo” (Tracy) Oliveira; daughter, Sylvia Ann Haleakala-deceased; sisters, Sophie Kaiwi Castro, Charlotte Oliveira; brothers, Joseph Kinolau Kaiwi-deceased, Adam “Jack” Keaka Kaiwi; grandchildren, Valentine “Maka Boy” (Nesha) Haleakala, Joseph Kaiwi (Erica) Haleakala, Sandie Haleakala, Bryce Oliveira, Ciara (Bronson) ...