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Elsie Santos, 61

Elsie May Lani Santos of Kahului, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Maui Memorial Medical Center in Wailuku. She was born on October 9, 1961 in Kahului to Donald Santos, Sr. and Evelyn Dutro Santos. They resided at Naska at the time. Elsie is survived by her brothers Alan Santos, Jon Santos and Glen (Napua) Santos; sister Donlyn (Bobby) Haupu. She is predeceased by; parents, Donald Santos, Sr. and Evelyn Dutro Santos and brother Donald Santos Jr. She was blessed with 25 nieces and nephews and 25 great-grand nieces and nephews; she ...

Ruth Kawailani Soares, 81

Ruth Kawailani Soares, devoted Jehovah’s Witness, wife, mother, sister, and friend to many, died 12.17.2022, at the age of 81. She was born on the island of Molokai to the late William and Mary AhYee on 07.14.1941. She grew up and lived most of her young adult life on the island of Molokai and married her long-time friend, Jacob H. Soares, also from the island of Molokai. They were married on 12.31.1958 and had five children, Jadelin (Coy) Wright, Bryan (Gwen) Soares, Dexter (Rhona) Soares, Stacy (Alan) Fukuoka, and Michelle D. (Kyle) Miyajima. Later, they moved to Oahu and spent some ...

Herminio Batacan Simon, 77

Herminio Batacan Simon, of Lahaina, passed away on January 15, 2023, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on September 16, 1945 in the Philippines. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Maria Lanakila Church in Lahaina. Visitation will continue at the church on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 10 a.m.; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park in Haiku. Herminio was a utility worker at Kapalua Bay Hotel until he retired. He is survived by his wife, Gudencia Simon; son, Charleis Simon; siblings, Rodrigo (Benilda) ...

Henrietta Kan Hai Mahuna, 102

Henrietta Heneli Kan Hai Mahuna, of Honokowai, Maui, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022, with loved ones by her side at Hale Makua, Kahului, Maui. Survived by: Daughters: Hana (Hannah) V Yarborough (Roger, Sr.), Marie Malia Cyphers (Richard, Sr.). 21 Grandchildren, numerous Great-Grandchildren and also Great-Great-Grandchildren. Pre-deceased by Husband: Solomon David Mahuna. Children: Solomon Kolomona Mahuna, Charles Kalehua Mahuna, Henrietta Heneli Owen, Dawn Mahuna-infant, David Mahuna-infant. Grandchildren: Wesley Reeves, Brian Reeves, Richard Cyphers, Jr. ...

Mitsuo Umemura, 94  

The celebration of life service for the late Mitsuo Umemura who passed away on January 5, 2023, will be held at the Faith In Jesus Church on Friday, January 27. Service will be at 10 am. Visitation will begin at 9 am. Mr. Umemura worked as an electrician for the State of Hawaii. He is survived by his wife Janet, daughter Joy, sister Akiko Miyasato plus numerous nieces and nephews. He was pre deceased by Pono, his very special pet. Burial will be at 12:30 pm at Maui Memorial Park. Nakamura’s Mortuary has been assisting the family! Online condolences may be made at: Nakamuramortuary.com

Samson Kahakauwila, 72

Samson Kahakauwila, of Kahului, passed away on January 8, 2023 at his home. He was born on March 4, 1950 in Honolulu. Visitation will be held from 6p.m. to 9p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Ballard Family Mortuary, memorial service will begin at 7:15p.m. Samson retired from Fongs Construction Company where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his wife, Terry Kahakauwila; children, Karissa (Jim) Kaeo, Garrett (Shannon Torres) Kahakauwila, and Heidi (Wayne Alvior) Kahakauwila; brother, David “Sonny” Kahakauwila (Nancy-deceased), sisters, Noella (Kyle) ...