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Karl Ogata

Karl H. Ogata passed away at home on November 7, 2025. He was born on March 2, 1957. He was predeceased by his parents, Helen Hanako and Sueto Ogata; his sister, Colleen Williams (Eugene, deceased); and his brother, Craig Ogata. He is survived by his brother, Neil (Cynthia) Ogata; and his ...

Debbie Kahoohanohano

Debbie Rae (Harris) Kahoohanohano, age 70, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, in Wailuku under Hospice Care. Born on July 3, 1955 in Mesa, Arizona, Debbie moved to Maui when she was just six years old. Debbie lived a life marked by devotion to her family, dedication to her work, and ...

Damien Francis Pires, Sr.

Damien Francis Pires Sr., 85 of Kula, Maui, passed away on January 12, 2026 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on March 20, 1940 in Wailuku. A retired Supervisor at Hawaiian Cement, Damien was a master of many trades: an articulate welder, heavy equipment mechanic, and rock ...

Thomas Tanaka

Thomas Torao Tanaka "Tanaka", 87, Wailuku, Maui passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026 at Maui Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 13, 1938, in Wailuku, Maui to Ralph and Dorothy Tanaka. He had three brothers, Richard, Jerry, Gilbert, one sister Joyce and a nephew, James. Service will be held on February 1, 2026 at Paia Mantokuji Soto Mission at 2:00 pm, visiting at 1:00 pm. No flowers.

Zacarias Asuncion

Dr Zacarias G. Asuncion Jr., MD, FACS< known to many as "Dr. Bing", a distinguished surgeon, medical educator, and humanitarian volunteer, died peacefully at his home on November 18, 2025. He was 85 years old. Dr Asuncion was born in Philippines and received his medical degree from the ...

Josiah Lanakila “Black” Hoohuli, Sr.

With heavy hearts, we, the descendants of Josiah Lanakila "Black" Hoohuli Sr., offer these words of remembrance for our beloved makuakane. In his 86th year, he departed this life on November 9, 2025, at Moanalua, O'ahu, where the kukui once flourished, surrounded by those who loved him. ...