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 ...
1951 - 2025 Brent Hurst (Keala Kekua), a long-time resident of the Paia/Haiku area, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, under the care of Hospice Maui. Brent is known for writing two children’s books, “Hawaii’s Hairy Honu” and “Maui Dolphin Tale.” Brent was always a ...
Lawrence Cabanilla AKA Boss, AKA Uncle Lawrence, was born on April 28, 1944, at Pioneer Mill Company Hospital in Lahaina. He was greeted in heaven on November 6, 2025 by his parents Juan Sr and Doris Cabanilla, son Lawrence Lorenzo Cabanilla, grandson Lawrence “Zano” Cabanilla-Leopoldino, ...
