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Dorothy M. Yamato, 104

Dorothy M. Yamato, of Haiku and Kihei, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023. She was born on July 27, 1918 and was predeceased by her husband, James S. Yamato, her daughter, Lenette, aka Lenny, (Ralph)Toma; grandchildren, Daryl (Deena) Toma and Lori Ann Nakahara of California; and brother, Shoji Yamaguchi of Hilo, HI. She is survived by her children, Jean Ohara of Westminster, CA; Maurice T. (Remy) Morita of Honolulu; and Eloise (predeceased by Kazuo Delos Santos) Ouchi of Kihei. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren; ...

Ken Potts, one of last 2 USS Arizona survivors, dies at 102

The Associated Press HONOLULU — Ken Potts, one of the last two remaining survivors of the USS Arizona battleship, which sank during the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, has died. He was 102. Howard Kenton Potts died Friday at the home in Provo, Utah, that he shared with his wife of ...

Charles N. DuBois, 82

Charles Nicholas “Nicky” DuBois, was born on May 25, 1940 and passed away on March 12, 2023 at his sister’s home under Hospice care. Charles was raised on Maui, attended Kaunoa School , and graduated from Maui High. He worked overseas for a couple of years before returning to Maui. He loved the out-doors, was an avid hiker, enjoyed deep sea diving, hunting, and gardening in his back yard. The son of Charles F. and Betty Judd DuBois, he is survived by his two sisters Judy Bisgard and Camille Lyons, nieces and nephews and their children. A private burial will be held at the ...

Beatrice Teruko Fujita, 94

Beatrice Teruko Fujita, of Kahului, Maui passed away peacefully at her home on April 1st, 2023 under the care of Hospice Maui. She was born on March 27th, 1929 in Puunene, Maui. She was a homemaker and a stay-at-home mom. She enjoyed playing Hanafuda cards and going shopping with her friends. She is survived by daughters; Gail C. Segawa and Corinne J. Schultz (Bobby). Grandchildren; Shayne Segawa, Destry Segawa, Brannon Schultz (Lynn), Cyrus Schultz, and Dayne “Keala” Schultz (Kevin). Her great grandchildren; Alyssa Burton (Trey), Victoria Cabo-Schultz, Ethan Cabo-Schultz, and ...

Patrick Tom, 59

Patrick Tom passed unexpectedly at his residence with his wife by his bedside. Aside from his family, Patrick loved racing, either participating or spectating. He was also recognized as a skillful machinist, where he was taught the trade by his older brother Teddy, who started a family business in the mid 70’s, and where Patrick took over in the late 80’s, until his passing. The business became known as Pat’s Cylinder Head Service. Patrick formed many friendships throughout his almost 35 year career as a small business owner. Fishing and Hawaiian music were also things he ...

Daniel Turner, 75

Daniel Turner was born on February 6, 1948 near Detroit, MI. His last breath was at home in Haiku, Maui on March 7, 2023. Hippie. Car salesman. Traveler. Tool Guy. Like others named Danny, he was excessively modest. He is survived by his wife, Courtney; children: Chris, Adam, Kazuo, Danielle, Elena Sophie, and their respective mothers; si-blings Keith, Christy, Scott, and Brad; and 2 grandchildren. He looked for love and found it. In letting go, love comes. Mahalo to Hospice Maui and Doorway Into Light. For memorial info, contact his cell: 808-269-2377.