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Judith Leimomi Eckart, 80

Judith Leimomi Eckart was born on Molokai, June 20,1942 and died on Maui, November 23, 2022. She was a humble, loving, generous soul who loved her family and friends. Judy was a devoted mother, wife, and sister. She is survived by grandson Justin Eckart, son Anthony Eckart, brother Kalani Lee, sister Alberta Borden and nieces Daryn Weatherholtz, Kristi Henderson and Holly Archer. A memorial service will be held on January 14, 2023 from 9:30am - 11:30 am at the Paia Hawaiian Protestant Church. Online condolences may be made at: Nakamuramortuary.com

Lorna Lei Mamo Pierson (Soberano) Webster, 58

Lorna Lei Mamo Pierson (Soberano) Webster of Wailuku, Maui passed away on November 26, 2022 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on March 13, 1964 in Honolulu, Hawaii to the Late William & Sharon Pierson. Lorna was one of 9 siblings and a twin sister to the late Laura Pierson Tinsley. She was a loving sister, mother & grandmother. Lorna worked at Costco on Oahu from 1988 and later moved to Maui with her late husband Sonny Soberano who both worked at Costco Maui. She loved her extended Ohana at Costco Maui! If you knew her, you were guaranteed to have been blessed with her ...

Annie P. Alves (Aipa), 87

Annie (Pualani) Alves, of Paukukalo, Maui, passed away peacefully at her home on November 18, 2022. Annie was born on July 25, 1935 to Aloka and Annie Aipa in Pukoo Moloka‘i. After graduating from Moloka‘i High School, she ventured to Maui where her beauty caught the eye of serviceman Edward Alves, whom she married in 1955. Annie and Edward established their home in the first increment of Hawaiian homes in Paukukalo. They raised four children, and their home was always filled with grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Annie had an extensive and successful career in hotel ...

Craig “Camel” Frankenberg, 62

9/5/1960 – 12/15/2022 Camel’s heart failed in the end. Born and raised in Wisconsin, and born to life after life on Maui. He is survived by his parents Gerald and Joan (Ulmen) Frankenberg, brother Mike (Shari) Frankenberg, sisters Sandra (Don) O’Dwyer and Francis Frank, brother Kris Frankenberg, niece Katie O’Dwyer. Camel served in the Navy aboard the USS Ranger during the Gulf War. He will be remembered fondly by his friends – especially Nicole and Natalie. Everyone who knew Camel knew he loved to get a rise out of people, and he did! A character larger than life, Camel ...

Patrick Kiyoshi Fukumoto, 62

Patrick Kiyoshi Fukumoto passed away at Maui Memorial Hospi-tal on November 30, 2022. He is survived by his daughter, Shawna (Ty); brother Gerry (Vera); sisters Janice Hirao and JoAnn Tinfo; 2 nieces, Alyssa, Nicole; and 2 nephews, Ross, Christopher.. He was preceded in death by father, Joseph Philip Fukumoto and mother, Takeo Jean Fukumoto. Celebration of life to be held on January 4, 2023 at 801 South Street Meeting Room A (Honolulu) at 6:00 PM. Burial to be held at Maui Memorial Park on January 6, 2023 at 12:30 PM. Aloha attire recom-mended. Please no flowers. Online condolences ...

Lester Allan Manrique, Sr., 70

Lester Allan Manrique, Sr., of Pukalani, Maui, passed away on August 30, 2022. He was born on January 18, 1952, in Kula. A celebration of Lester’s life will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023, from 9am to 4pm at Baldwin Park in baseball field by bathrooms. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen “Omi” Manrique; children, Reed Kealoha, Jeslyne (Eric) Madamba, Charilynn Kapoi, Lester Manrique Jr.; siblings, Cynthia Deguerra, Stella (Andrew) Park, Ulanda (Kapena) Hill, Richard, Atanacio Jr.; and 9 grandchildren, Tyler-Reed, Isaiah, Keali‘i, Micah, Teyler-Reed, Brenner, ...