With heavy hearts, we, the descendants of Josiah Lanakila "Black" Hoohuli Sr., offer these words of remembrance for our beloved makuakane. In his 86th year, he departed this life on November 9, 2025, at Moanalua, O'ahu, where the kukui once flourished, surrounded by those who loved him. ...
Jovita Javellana Jacinto, 93, peacefully passed away on December 29, 2025, in Wailuku, Maui, under the compassionate care of Hospice Maui. She was born on March 12, 1932, in the Philippines to the late Isidro Javellana and Praxades Domenden Javellana. Jovita lived a long and meaningful life ...
Norma M. Arzaga, age 87, of Waikapu, Maui, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Maui Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 19, 1938, to Pegelio and Mary Arzaga. Norma shared an extraordinary bond with her identical twin sister, Connie, and was the eldest of five sisters, ...
Yemiko “Judy” Taomoto, aged 88, beloved sister, mom, and grandma, went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2025. Judy was born on January 15, 1937 to Jenroku and Masako Arakawa in Paia, Maui. She is survived by daughter Charlene (Fred) Spencer, son Edward (Wendy) Taomoto, 5 ...
Catherine (city) Ella Turner Bernard February 20, 1935 – November 28, 2025 Born in San Francisco, California, Catherine was a scion of the respected Turner clan of California’s San Joaquin Valley. George David Turner (Catherine’s grandfather) and his wife and family were venerated in ...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janet Midori Inamasu on December 18, 2025. Janet was born on November 10, 1928, to Hatsugoro and Tatsu Makimoto in Ulupalakua. Janet is survived by her husband of 72 years Harold “Archie” and son Wendell (Sally). The fifth of nine ...
