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Joe-John Kahaleuahi, 58

Joe-John “Haboy” Kahaleuahi was born on August 7, 1964 in Hana to Eunice Park and Joseph “Sonny” Kahaleuahi, Jr. He was raised in Niumalu, Haneo’o, Koali, and Kipahulu with his four siblings: Kathy-Ann, Gabriel, Nancy, and Jason. He then grew up to become a paniolo, surfer, all-around waterman, and provider. For over 10 years, he was a proud beach boy at Hamoa Beach, and raised his children, Lipoa, Tevi, Hau‘oli, in the waters there. On February 23, 2023, Haboy passed in his home. He is survived by his mother, three of his siblings, his children, his grandson Mokae, and ...

Mikazu Shimomura, 92

Mikazu ‘Mabel’ Shimomura of Lahaina, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2023. Mikazu was born in Kurtistown, Hawaii Island, on April 9, 1930. After moving to Maui, she held various jobs, but was best known for her time at Crafts Drug Store and as the ‘card lady’ at Longs Drugs. Mikazu was predeceased by her husband, Kenji Shimomura. She is survived by daughters, Ivy Huerter and Avis (Forest) Cutright; granddaughters, Samantha (Greg) Potter, Kristie Cutright and Caitlin Huerter; great grandchildren, Shayzen, Elizabeth, Richard, Julianne and Shaxson. The family would ...

George Rokuro Takeuchi, 90

George Rokuro Takeuchi, of Lahaina; passed away peacefully on February 15th, 2023, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on July 6th, 1932. George was the manager of Lahaina Fashion Center, a family-run business in Lahaina, Maui. He is predeceased by his loving parents Taketaro and Sumi Takeuchi; sister Jean Keanini; and brother Stanley Takeuchi. He is survived by sister; Lily Takeuchi; niece Doris Hilbmann (William); nephew Wayne Keanini (Wendy); grand nephews Jason Takeuchi, Jason Romero, and Spencer Keanini. A private service was held. Donations in George’s memory ...

Akira Watanabe, 95

Akira Watanabe of Kahului, passed away on January 24, 2023, at Island Hospice Maui. He is survived by his wife, Kiyoko Arlene Watanabe, his sisters Sumiko Jane Fukunaga, Etsuo Harriet Takeuchi, numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, great-grand-nieces, and great-grand-nephews. Private services were held. The family requests no koden or flowers. The family would like to thank the staff at Hale Makua and Island Hospice for the loving care shown to Akira while he was there. Online condolences may be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Donald Hiromitsu Yanagihara, 79

Sept. 23, 1943 – Dec. 10, 2022. Eldest son of Mieko (Elsie) and Raymond Hiroyuki Yanagihara, born in Hilo, Hawaii. Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend peacefully passed in Kahakuloa, Maui. A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, March 25th at 11 a.m. at Rainbow Bay Marina, Pavilions B and C, 57 Arizona Memorial Drive in Honolulu. He is survived by his daughters, Shannon Teves (Steve) and Nicole Yanagihara; siblings Arlene Yoshizumi (Roy), Amy Tahara, Marsha Tanaka, and Cy Yanagihara; and three grandchildren.

Kanale Kekoa Keahi (Asher), 26

Kanale Kekoa Keihi (Asher) of Wailuku, Maui passed away on November 22, 2022, in California. Kanale was born June 7, 1996, in Wailuku Maui. He is survived by his mother & step-father Darlene (James) Resonable, his father & stepmother John (Brenda) Mendes. He is predeceased by his hanai mom Joyce (Randy-deceased) Wong, his brother Benjamin Reed Jr., his sisters Rissie (Justin) Keahi-Honokaupu, Klassandra (DJ) Keahi-Mendes, Shanelle Reed-Keahi, Kalissa Resonable, Jayda Resonable and his hanai siblings, Rodney (Thao) Keahi, Andrew (Sunshine) Wong, Jessica (Vernon) Kin-Choy, Jamie (Kaohu) ...