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Tsuna Paden

Tsuna Paden, 87, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023, with family by her side, under the care of Islands Hospice. She was born on March 24, 1936, in Japan. Celebration of life and scattering of ashes information to be announced. Tsuna was predeceased by her husband, Clarence “Chuck” Paden. She is survived by her daughter, Susan (James) Kaili and grandchildren, Christopher Gouveia and Nicholas Kaili. The family would like to thank the staff at Islands Hospice for their support and compassionate ...

Gaye Kennedy Roche

Gaye Kennedy Roche, 80, of Lahaina, Maui, passed away on September 18, 2023, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on October 9, 1942, on the outside of Vlasco, Scotland. A scattering of her ashes will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Airport Beach at 10:30am. Gaye is survived her husband, John Roche; her sons, Mike Mitchell, Matt Mitchell, Tim Mitchell, John Roche, Jeff Roche; sister, Nan Parson; 7 grandchildren, Taylor, Brianna, Michael, David, Daniel, Tai and Keinan. Online condolences may be made ...

Antonio Olores

Antonio Sabal Olores passed away on 10/12/2023 in Wailuku, Hawaii. He was born in Cavite, Philippines on 06/14/1950. He is survived by his son: Adam (Marie) Olores, Stepson: Preston Bitancor; daughter: Gina (James) Silva Sr; stepdaughter: Isha Carvalho; 14 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. Antonio was predeceased by his father Eleustrio Olores; Mother Natividad Sabal Olores; brother Rodolfo Jack Olores and wife Diane Olores (Carvalho); ex-wife Valerie Olores (Buesa). Services will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Friday, November 10th, at 9:00 AM. Burial to follow. Additional ...

Albert Kitaguchi

Albert Hiroshi Kitaguchi, 62 of Lahaina, Maui passed away at his home on August 8th, 2023. Al is survived by his mother, Wanda Kitaguchi of Lahaina, siblings, Tom Kitaguchi (San Francisco), and Jan Kitaguchi (Lahaina), daughters Alyssa (Oregon) and Jenae Kitaguchi, ...

June Toyota, 91

June Sachie Toyota, 91, of Kahului, passed away on October 17, 2023 in Wailuku. She was born on June 1, 1932 in Hiroshima, Japan. June was a cashier at Kaiser Clinic in Wailuku until her retirement. She is survived by her son, Eric Toyota; daughter, Lorna Toyota (Craig Robertson); and grandson, James Robertson. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Ballard Family Mortuary. Public visitation begins at 10 a.m.

Debra Ann Leimomi Tengan, 64

Debra Ann Leimomi Tengan, 64, of Haliimaile, passed away on October 1, 2023, in Kahului. She was born on May 30, 1959 to Jean and Solomon Mahiki Naeole Sr. in Honolulu. Memorial service will be held at 10 -11 a.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Ballard Family Mortuary. Public visitation begins at 9 a.m. Debbie grew up in Ho’olehua, Moloka’i and moved to Maui after high school. She worked in Sales for RME Construction Supply / Maui Foundation Building Materials. She enjoyed crafting, baking, gardening and spending time with family and friends. Debbie is survived by her ...