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Puanani Mukai, 75

Puanani Mukai of Pahoa died Aug. 19 at the Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pahoa, she was a retired security officer at Pahoa High and Elementary Schools. Private memorial services were held. She was preceded in death by her husband Minoru Mukai. Survived by children, Valerie (Karl Kubo) Mukai of Wailuku, Roxane (Wesley Doonan) Mukai of Maryland, Christy (Troy Amaral) Hirae of Hilo, Randy Mukai Nevada; brother, Joseph (Ines) Eldert of Washington; sisters, Blanche DeConte of Honolulu, Verdarine Peralto of Pahoa; sisters-in-law, Betty Kamahele of Kona, Lorraine Sueoka of Kaneohe, Jane ...

Eleanor Bell, 89

Eleanor Bell, of Kula, Maui, passed away on September 11, 2022. She was born July 21, 1933, in Pauwela. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday September 28, 2022, at Ballard Family Mortuary; services will begin at 10:30 a.m.; burial will follow, 12:30 p.m., at Maui Memorial Park in Wailuku. Eleanor retired from Maui Land & Pineapple Company. She was predeceased by her brother and his wife, Damien "Didi" & MaryAnn "Gladys" HueSing Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Sandi (Jimmie) Peckenpaugh; siblings, Donald (Sarah) HueSing Sr., Mary Leilani (Jim) Justice, ...

Jewel Haunani Kahuila, 48

Jewel Haunani Kahuila, of Hana, passed away on August 26, 2022 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on June 11, 1974 in Hana. Jewel was a cafeteria adult supervisor for Hana High School. She is survived by her mother, Fanny Pualani Kahuila; hanai children, Kahokulele Arriaga, Pahuokalani Kanaka’ole, Chasen Kanaka’ole, Sara-Ann Kanaka’ole, and Kauakea Medeiros; siblings, Edward "Dukie Boy" Kaui Kahuila Jr., Douglas K. Kahuila, Cassie P. Kahuila, Laurie-Ann K. Smith-Kaukini, Roxanna Smith, and Glenwood Tolentino; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jewel is predeceased by her ...

Roger “Ramjet” F.H. Pai, 75

Roger "Ramjet" F.H. Pai, of Keaau, Hawaii passed away on August 27, 2022 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born on May 10, 1947 in Honolulu. Roger was a Navy seaman in his early years and found his way into law enforcement and eventually mastered in Agriculture. As a retiree, Roger made his way to Hilo to be with his late brother Phillip "Snooky" Pai. He loved to surf, fish and dive as well as spend time with his grandchildren. Within his 75 years of life, he was loved by many people around the state of Hawaii and has accumulated so many friends and family. Roger is survived by Doreen ...

Keith K. Yasumori, 71

Keith K. Yasumori passed away on August 18, 2022 at his home. No services will be held. Scattering of ashes will be at a later date. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Mr. Yasumori was born on July 19, 1951 in Honolulu. He was a taxi driver. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, son, Marcus Robinson; brother, Earl (Yong) Yasumori; a niece and a nephew. Online condolences may be made at: Nakamuramortuary.com

Edwin T. Silva, 94

Edwin T. Silva passed away on September 2nd, 2022 at Hale Makua in Kahului. He was born on June 26th, 1928 to William G. Silva and Pauline Xavier of Wailuku. He was predeased by his son Rodney Silva. Survived by his family; sister Blanche (Herman) Macadangdang and brother Leslie (Mary Ann ) Silva. His children; Brenda (Bill) Ramos, Sandra (Bill) Kamai, Stacey (Ona) Silva. His 7 grandchildren; Kimberly, Sandi Lei, Sheri, Jenna, Dustin, Chad, and Jared. And his 11 great-grandchildren; Thalia, Victoria, Joshua, Justin, Kaylie, Tyler, Sadee, Mason, Kain, Dayton, and Nikolas. Private service ...