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Earl Toshio Shimizu, 75

Earl Toshio “Axle” Shimizu, of Kahului, passed away peacefully at his residence on May 29, 2022. Earl was born on December 26, 1946. He was the second son of Manabu and Alice Shimizu (both deceased) of Kula. Earl was a race car fanatic and often participated in the races at the Puunene Drag Strip. He loved to golf and socialize with his fellow golfers at the Maui Country Club. He also was an avid gardener and “Green Thumb” as evident of his immaculate yards. He was a co-owner of Shimizu & Sons Construction, Inc. and M&S Trucking, Inc. until he retired in 2000. Earl is ...

Asaye Aotaki, 96

Asaye Aotaki, 96, of Lahaina passed away peacefully on May 31, 2022, under the compassionate care of the staff at Hale Makua Kahului (Pikake Wing) and Hospice Maui. She was born on September 16, 1925 to parents Chujiro and Fusa Kamimoto of Lahaina. She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Pang and Sandra (Glenn) Michimoto; grandsons, Christopher (June) Pang and Ryan (Amanda) Michimoto; granddaughter, Lindsay (Nathan) Tsuhako; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Anita Yamafuji, Jane Imai, and Jessie (Arthur) Sakai; and numerous nieces and nephews. Asaye was predeceased by her husband, ...

Leslie Borje Billones, 33

Leslie Borje Billones, a life-long resident of Kahului, Maui, passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2022 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Leslie was born on October 25, 1988. She graduated from Maui High School in 2006 and was assistant manager for Pizza Hut for many years. After meeting her beloved fiance, they welcomed two incredible little boys, who were without a doubt, the most important part of her life. Leslie was a devoted mother and fiance. She was a dutiful daughter and sister. She cared deeply for others. She was known for her selfless acts of kindness and her deep ...

Ruby Leilani ‘Paleka’ Shimooka, 79

Ruby Leilani ‘Paleka’ Shimooka, 79, of Oahu died May 21, 2022 in Kahului, Maui surrounded by her loved ones. Born on the island of Moloka‘i to Daniel Keli’iholokai Paaniani and Ellen Elena Paleka, she lived on Oahu and was a retired bus driver at Oahu Transportation Services. She is survived by sons Donald (Lei) Dudoit, Zandee (Corina) Dudoit; daughters Julia (George) Kekona, Hoku Dudoit, Janet ‘Shizuno’ Faufata and Gina (Austin) Nihipali Salcedo; sisters Josephine Manaba, Julia Kaiwi, brothers Severino ‘Bu’ Dela Cruz, Richard Dela Cruz and many grand and great ...

Megumi Takemoto, 91

Megumi Takemoto, 91 of Makawao, Maui passed away on May 13, 2022 under the care of Hospice Maui. A private service was held at Makawao Hongwanji on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Mrs. Takemoto was born on October 7, 1930 in Wailuku, Maui. She was the daughter of Genjiro and Suye Honda. Megumi worked for Komoda Bakery in Makawao as a cashier. She loved the simple life, always taking care of her family and children. Her favorite past time was relaxing at the end of the day with her family and watching Wheel of Fortune. Megumi is survived by her beloved husband, Susumu Takemoto; children, ...

Zachary Keanu Tianio, 47

After a long 4yr. Battle with cancer, Zachary Keanu Tianio, 47, of Wailuku, Maui joined his father in heaven on May 8th, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 22, 1974 and raised in Haiku, Maui. Zachary is survived by his loving wife of 33yrs. Tammy Kaina Tianio and his two daughters Raenisha and Melody Kaina Tianio. His parents Amelia Tianio-Kaauwai (Mother), Mauro (Diane) Tianio Jr. (Father). His sisters Earleen (Moondo) Tianio, Joanna (Johnny) Kusunoki, Wendy Lee. His brothers Mauro Tianio, James (Kristi) Murray, Derrick Tianio, along with many nieces and nephews. ...