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Robert Michael Kutz, 71

Robert Michael Kutz, passed away on November 13, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. “Bob,” “Fat Bob,” or ”Bula Bob,” as he was also known worldwide, was born in Eugene, Oregon on December 21, 1950 to Albert Kutz and Betty Jean Harp. He graduated from North Eugene High School in Eugene, Oregon. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran. He would later go on to work for the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier, and later obtained his Associates Degree in computer science. Bob’s love for motorcycles and dirt bikes highlighted his life from his teens through his final days. He was ...

Clarence Moniz, Sr., 92

Our Beloved father, Clarence Moniz, Sr., of Pukalani, passed away on November 1, 2022 at his home under Hospice Maui care. Clarence, known to most as ‘Pops’, was born on March 11, 1930 in Sprecklesville Paia in Maui to Frank Moniz and Mary Pereira Fevella. He was the fifth of 6 siblings. Clarence served in the U.S Army in the 1953 Korean War as a Truck Driver. He also retired from Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company as a utility Truck Driver and spent most of his time after at home landscaping and doing house repair. Although very busy, he enjoyed staying home helping ...

Masako Hiraiwa Suehiro

Masako Hiraiwa Suehiro, born in Kona and a longtime resident of Honolua, Lahaina and Waikapu, died peacefully at home on November 8, 2022 with her family at her side. She is survived by a son, Derek Suehiro, a daughter, Linda (Dan) Walsh, grandson, Logan Walsh, granddaaughter,Emery (Chad) Kaya, sister Shirley Isagawa and many nieces/nephews and friends, near and far away. Masako is pre deceased by her husband, Arthur, her parents and 6 siblings. She will long be remembered by many as a bright and uplifting person you’d always enjoy greeting. Memorial services will be held at the ...

Elizabeth Ann Medeiros, 98

Elizabeth Ann Medeiros, of Kahului, passed away on November 6, 2022. She was born on September 17, 1924 in Berryville, Virginia. Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Ballard Family Mortuary, service will begin at 10:30 a.m., cremation to follow. Elizabeth worked for the Department of Education as an Administrator. She is survived by her daughter, Rose Marie Medeiros; grandchildren, Leilani (Mikey) Carvalho, Joseph W.E. Labuanan, Kawika J. Labuanan (Theresa Jones), Keone T. Labuanan (Alysia Durand); great-grandchildren, Ashley Medeiros-Carvalho, ...

Federico “Fredy” Benzon Busto, 75

Federico “Fredy” Benzon Busto of Kahului, passed away on October 9, 2022 at Maui Memorial Hospital. Federico was born in Callaguip, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is predeceased by his parents Artemio and Rufina Busto and sister Gloria B. Ordonez. Survived by his beloved wife Marissa; Children, Faye (David Balmoja), Federick, Paula (Ray Agapay) and Jeffrey; Grandchildren, Vance, Zoey and Avery; Sisters, Tomasa Almo and Salvacion Oliva, both in the Philippines. He also leaves behind many nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces. Services for Federico will be ...

Genevieve Iwalani Ho’omana

Genevieve Iwalani Ho‘omana-loving wife, mother of three, sister, and grandmother - passed away on November 1, 2022 peacefully in her home sur-rounded by her ‘ohana. Lani was born to Margaret and Segundo Ra-boy in Wailuku, Hawai’i. She graduated from St. Anthony School and moved to O‘ahu to attend business school. While in Honolulu, she met the love of her life, John W. Ho‘omana, Jr. They had three children: Lee, Kealoha and Kawehi. John and Lani built their lives together in Kane’ohe, where they raised their family. She worked as an administrative assistant at Dole Foods, ...