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Paul Kastner

Paul Kastner peacefully left this earth on June 19th with his beloved wife, Phyllis Sato, at his side. He leaves behind a legacy as an environ-mentalist, conservationist, educator; and as someone who had respect for all living things. He also leaves behind his family of friends on both Maui, Whidbey Island, his family in Wisconsin and Illinois, and other locations where those who loved him now call home. Paul found joy in his fifteen years of volunteer work at the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, both in the work and in the friendships that he nurtured in this beautiful garden dedicated ...

Wilken Penimana Kaauamo, 83

Wilkens Penimana “Jacky-Jack” Kaauamo, 83, of Makawao, Maui passed away on July 24, 2023 while sleeping at his residence. He was born on June 2, 1940 in Hana to Samuel Kamuela Kaauamo & Mary Smith Kaauamo. He grew up in Wailuanui working in the taro patches and was a Lahaina Lunagraduate. He was a Laborer and then a Journeyman Carpenter until he lost his father. Then he happily went back to the taro patches full time. He was an easygoing man of great humility a pleasure to know. Wilken is survived by wife, Barbara Kaauamo; his sister, Mary Jane Pualani Kaauamo, his stepdaughter, ...

Victor H. Kinoshita, 80

Victor H. Kinoshita passed away peacefully in Kahului on July 25, 2023 at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife, Eileen; daughter, Jennifer (Ryan Nakamura); and brother in law Brian Miyamoto (Lori Murakami). Private services were held. Online condolences may be made at: Nakamuramortuary.com

Aiko Mochizuki, 95

Aiko Mochizuki of Wailuku, reunited with her husband of 63 years, Komao Mochizuki, in their heavenly home on July 24, 2023. Aiko was born on July 21, 1928, in Hilo, Hawaii. She is survived by 5 children, Cora Ann (Roy deceased) Honda, June (Lane) Fujii, Myles (Jolynne) Mochizuki, Guy Mochizuki, and Leona (Winston) Pastrana; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. Mahalo to all who have loved and cared for her over the years - family, doctors, nurses, Islands Hospice Maui, and her CNAs. She will always be remembered for the unconditional love she had for her family, and ...

Jenny Yamamoto, 87

A remembrance service for Jenny Yamamoto, who passed away on March 1, 2019, will be held at Kahului Union Church on August 8 at 11am. She was born on Maui on September 15, 1931 and grew up on the Spreckelsville sugarcane plantation. With the help of her beloved sister Emma, she attended Kaunoa School before graduating from Maui High School. She earned her education degree and teaching certificate at the University of Hawaii. She was a fourth grade teacher at Wailuku Elementary School for most of her 35-year career in education. Her greatest joy was her two grandsons. She was ...

Lolita Bosque Quinsaat, 83

Lolita Bosque Quinsaat of Kihei passed away on July 13, 2023 in Moanalua, Oahu. Born on October 9, 1939 in Lahaina. Lolita is survived by daughter Nancy Quinsaat. Sisters Leonora Simon, Mary Blake, Dolly Bosque and a brother Benjamin Bosque and also daughter-in-law Keri Quinsaat. She is also survived by grandchildren Javan (Susie), Giulia, Joshua, Micah, Lowen, Kanai‘okala, Mya-lani, and Destiny (Seth) Yamada. A faithful witness of Jehovah. Her memorial services will be held on August 5th at 2:00 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 230 E. Welakahao Rd., ...