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Renalee S. Romero, 39

Renalee S. Romero, 39 of Kahului, passed away on April 22, 2022 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on March 1, 1983 in Wailuku. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 11:00am with mass to follow at 12:00pm. Renalee is survived by her companion, Dominador Borje; siblings, Lisa (David) Briones, John (Wanda) Briones, Angela (Wilson) Briones, Steven (Tina) Briones, Christina (Presco) Rosete, Sherrylee (Michael) Watanabe, Melanie Vargas; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by father, ...

Chiyoko (Joan) Tokuoka, 99

Chiyoko (Joan) Tokuoka was born on January 1, 1923, grew up in Puunene, Maui, married, and lived in Paia, Maui, where she raised 4 children. She passed away on April 2, 2022 at age 99. She is survived by sons Dennis (Donna) and Roy; daughters Grace Masaki (Owen) and Ann Nouchi (Alan); grandchildren Lori (Brandon Tom) and Rob Masaki; and sisters Mildred Ogata and Beatrice Fujita. She was predeceased by husband Takashi (Robert); parents Tomihachi and Ume Yokote, brothers Shigeru, Taka, Carl, Sakae and Glen and sister Hatsui Fukunaga. She was a seamstress and also worked at the Maui ...

Harold N. Okumura

Harold N. Okumura of Wailuku, passed away on March 17, 2022. Harold was born on September 1, 1923 to the late George Kazu-yuki & Beatrice Akino Okumura. Private services were held at an earlier date. Mr. Okumura’s service information was omitted in error in the obituary that ran on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Online condolences may be made at: Nakamuramortuary.com.

Leonida Pascual Agustin, 98

Leonida Pascual Agustin, 98, passed away on March 20, 2022 at Hale Makua Health Services. She was born on April 4, 1923 in Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She was predeceased by her parents Facundo and Paula Malasig and by her 12 siblings. She was also predeceased by her first and second husbands, Pedro Pascual and Antonio Agustin, respectively, and son Leonardo Pascual. She is survived by her daughter Linda (Fred) Visitacion and daughter in-law Laurel Pascual; grandchildren Marc (Daisy) Visitacion, Bryan (Christine) Visitacion, Jacqueline (Paul) Gutierrez, Angelina Pascual and ...

Maryann Doria, 94

Maryann Doria, born in Honolulu on March 18th, 1928, passed away at Hale Makua Kahului on April 20th, 2022. She survived by her 3 daughters Patricia Deloso, JoAnne (Rodney) Fukumoto, and Shirley Larson. She is also survived by her son John Freitas, Jr. and by her numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Hale Makua Kahului, Hospice Maui for taking good care of her. Ashes will be scattered at a later date. Online Condolences to: www.normansmortuary.com

Helen Hirose, 85

Helen passed away on April 28, 2022. Born on June 27, 1936. She is survived by her sons Roen (Alisa) and Ren, sister Jane Hiranaga and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Roy Hirose. She was a retired elementary grade teacher where she taught at Kahului School. She enjoyed Las Vegas trips, staying at the California hotel several times a year with blackjack and video poker her passion. Services will be held at Kahului Jodo Mission on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Visitation will start at 10:00 am with a memorial service to commence at 11:00. Online condolences ...