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Wilkens “Kaji” “Fat” Kajihiro, 59

Wilkens “Kaji” “Fat” Kajihiro was a devoted son, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He passed away unexpectedly on September 06, 2022 at his residence. On July 5, 1963 Fat/ Kaji was born to Virgie Kajihiro and Wilkens "Jackie Jack" Ka’auamo in Wailuku, Maui. He is a graduate of Lahainaluna High School. He was always giving anything and everything he could. He was such a humble and quiet guy with a big heart. He loves to surf, spend time with his grandkids, working, or just cruising doing his own thing. Family was always first for him. Services will be held ...

James J. Tavares Sr., 89

James passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022. James was born on June 27, 1933 from Makawao, Maui. He was married to Caroline Taua Plunkett for a wonderful 66 years. He lived on Oahu more than 40 years running his company, Island Bar Supplies and later working for AFLAC Insurance; until he moved back to Maui to enjoy his retirement with all his children and grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife; Caroline Taua Plunkett, son; James Tavares Jr., Daughter; Caroline Ann Tavares, parents; Jacintho Tavares & Marcelina Gomes. Survived by his daughter; Joanne (Wayne) Tengan and ...

Mateialona Latuselu Tuitupou, 63

Mateialona Latuselu Tuitupou of Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, passed away on September 28th 2022, at home surrounded by loving family. He was born in Lapaha, Tonga on February 12th 1959 to Latuselu and Tauhakau Tuitupou. He is survived by his beloved wife Loisi Latuselu, and has 8 beautiful children, Nikolasi Latuselu (New Zealand), Tuilahina Fakatava (Tonga), Tonga Latuselu (Australia), Kuhao Latuselu (Rip) (Maui), Christine Latuselu (Maui), Eric Latuselu (Tonga), Sakopo Latuselu and Kilisitina Latuselu (Maui). Mateialona has 10 grandchildren, Wysemyn Kuhao Latuselu, (Maui) Fehi Jr (Tonga), ...

Gordon Keliilani Wong, 64

Gordon Keliilani Wong, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on September 12, 2022 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on January 4, 1958 in Honolulu. A celebration of Life will be held from 8am ­ 2pm on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Iao ­ Kepaniwai. Gordon graduated from Maui High School, Class of 1976. He was predeceased by his parents, Gordon K.L. Wong & Josephine M. Wong. He is survived by his brother, Curtis K. Wong; sisters, Denise (Peter) Miranda, Debra-Ann (Jamie) Ziemer and Cassandra Wong. Online condolences may be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Narciso Galano Buduan, 60

Narciso Galano Buduan, of Kihei, passed away on September 19, 2022 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on March 19, 1962 in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Narciso worked at the Kapalua Bay Hotel for 21 years until it closed itás doors and as a pool attendant for the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort in Lahaina. He is survived by his wife, Delia Buduan; children, Dianne (Reinel) Agaran, Genesis (Jenny Johnston) Buduan, Darcie (Joshua Martinez) Buduan; siblings, Ernest (Tina) Buduan, William (Alma) Buduan, Marilyn (Jessie) Domingo, Imelda Fabian, Reynaldo (Edna) Buduan, Julie ...

Wilma L. Tarlton

Wilma L. Tarlton, of Aina Haina, Honolulu and Wailuku, Maui, died on September 11, 2022. Wilma was over 100 years old at the time of her death. She is preceded in death by her husband, Freddie, a Veteran and Survivor of Pearl Harbor, and her brother Joseph Williams. She is survived by sons James (Mabel) of Silver Bay, MN, and Thomas (Jean) of Marathon, FL; granddaughters Lisa (Rob Moss), Lacey (Sean Timmins), and Nicole; great-grandchildren Aria and Evan Moss, Casey and Shane Timmins; along with cousins, nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua ...