Hazel Azcueta Luis, 52

February 8, 2023

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Hazel Azcueta Luis, a loving and kind soul. She peacefully transitioned on January 12, 2023 surrounded by her family. Hazel was born on June 19, 1971 in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She will always be remembered as a natural, nurturing figure to everyone she crossed paths with. Her contagious humor and smile lit up the room. Hazel is survived by her mother, Soledad Azcueta and the late Jaime Azcueta of Lahaina; Mother of Zachery, Zarian, Zaeden, Zianna, and father of her children, Richie “Kaleo” Luis; ...

Rachelle Elizabeth Pualani Enos, 79

February 4, 2023

Rachelle Elizabeth Pualani Enos, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on January 24, 2023. She was born September 10, 1943 in Oahu. Dedicated wife and mother as well as second mother to many. She is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Roland Hewahewa Enos. She is survived by her son Ke Alii (Dawn), daughter Haulani, daughter Julie, son Matthew (Misty); seven grandchildren, Anale’a (Gavin), Nani, Jacob, Landon, Ella, Liam and Leiana. She is also survived by siblings Leslie, Buddy, Kehau and Tommy. Services will be held on Saturday, February 11, ...

Joseph Rodrigues Garcia Jr. , 65

February 3, 2023

Joseph Rodrigues Garcia Jr of Kihei, Hawaii passed away on November 14th, 2022 at his home. He was born on May 7th, 1957 in Ewa, Hawaii. Joseph is survived by his brothers Ralph and Richard Garcia. His ashes will be scattered privately at a later date. Online condolences may be made at: Nakamuramortuary.com.

Harriet “Jigs” Aziza Armstrong Buen, 78

January 30, 2023

Harriet “Jigs” Aziza Armstrong Buen, of Hali‘imaile, Maui, passed away on December 27, 2022, at her home. She was born on January 19, 1944 in Honolulu and later relocated to Maui to raise her children with her loving husband of 60 years. She led a full and active life from volunteering for the Maui High Athletic Booster club and being a Maui Interscholastic League Track Official for many years. She has always played an active role in her children’s extra-curricular activities. She was a longtime vendor and employee of the Maui Swap Meetand met many wonderful people along the ...

Noboru Fujisawa, 89

January 28, 2023

Noboru Fujisawa, of Makawao, Maui passed away on January 14, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family and under the care of Islands Hospice. He was born on December 03, 1934 in Kaumana, Hilo to the late Toyoki and Tomie Fujisawa. A master carpenter by trade and an avid golfer. Noboru also enjoyed cooking, watching animal programs, and raising orchids. The family wishes to thank Islands Hospice and Pukalani Superette for their unconditional love and support. Noboru is survived by son, Shawn Fujisawa. Family service will be held at a later date. Online condolences ...

Louis “Baba” Kauila Houpo, 63

January 28, 2023

Louis “Baba” Kauila Houpo, of Waihe’e, Maui, entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1959 at Maui Memorial Hospital to Thomas and Mary Houpo of Waihe’e, Maui. He was a 1977 graduate of H.P. Baldwin High School. After high school, Louis enlisted with the Army active duty and when he returned to Maui, he joined the Hawai’i Army National Guard where he retired. He was last employed at Maui Chemical and TJ’s, where he was known as “Pops”. Louis was preceeded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mary Houpo, brother Thomas ...