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Clifford Prais, 78

Clifford “Dahlin” Prais of Kahului, Maui passed away with his wife and daughter by his side at Maui Memorial Medical Center on September 14, 2021. He was born on April 3, 1943 in Pu‘unene, Maui. Clifford is survived by his wife of 48 years, El-len Prais; daughter Leah (Ama) Quiniola; grand-son, La‘i; brothers Sam (Irish) Kaeo, Francis Prais, Michael Prais, and sister Ann (Benny) Lurendez. He was predeceased by his parents Graciano and Emily (Kaeo) Prais, brothers Jimmy Kaeo, Phillip Prais, and Kalani Prais. He is also survived and loved by many nieces and nephews. After ...

Nelson Serrano Buemio Sr., 58

Nelson Serrano Buemio Sr., of Lahaina passed away on September 29, 2021 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on August 29, 1963 in the Philippines. Nelson is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Manantan Buemio; children, Noel (Reylyn) Buemio, Norlie (May Plazo) Buemio, Nelson (Jeanzle Jangz) Buemio Jr.; mother, Esmenia S. Buemio; grandchildren, Zennymae Buemio, Christian Lloyd Buemio, Amhira Jannel Buemio, Charmaine Buemio, Princess Maui Buemio, Normel Zian Buemio; siblings, Arnold S. Buemio, Wilfredo S. Buemio, Elizabeth B. Brillantes. He is predeceased by his father, Emiliano P. ...

Teodora “Auring” Ramal Gajelonia Pacubat, 62

Auring was born in Isabela, Philippines on December 18, 1958. She went home to be with the lord on September 5, 2021. She migrated to Hawaii in 2011. She was employed by Island Plant & Westin Nanea Hotel. Predeceased by her Husband Ambrocio R. Pacubat. Survived by her mother Consuelo R. Gajelonia and her 4 siblings in the Philippines. She is also survived by her 4 children, Daughters; Loida (Rene) Taroma, Leilani (Enrico) Quina in Philippines, Sons; Erwin (Floridel) Pacubat of the Philippines, Walden (Ermalyn) Pacubat of the Philippines along with her 7 grandchildren Marc ...

Lorie Ann Leal, 65

Lorie Ann Leal, 65, of Makawao, passed away on September 2, 2021 at Hospice Maui Hale. She was born on October 31, 1955 in Honolulu. Lorie worked as an office assistant at Valley Isle Fencing. She is survived by her children, Cheyenne (Hidey) Kekaualua, Chad Leal, CorieLee (Hoga Dukelow) Leal, and Cy Leal; father, Albert (Alberta) Santos, Sr.; siblings, Albert Santos Jr., Leora (Wayne) Asue, Allan (Jaimelee) Santos, and Alton Santos; grandchildren, Carlyn, ShaynaLee, CJ, Kaila, Kau’i, Joseph, Kuamo’o, Keoholipo, Kamalei, Gabriel, and Katherine. She is also survived by the ...

Wendell Saffery Kula Tolentino, 60

Wendell Saffery Kula Tolentino, 60, of Kahului, passed away on September 14, 2021. He was born in Kaunakakai, Molokai, on August 15, 1961. Wendell worked at Aloha Poi Factory and Printer Pete’s. He is survived by his children, Shannan (Brandon) Felipe, Kaleohano Tolentino, Kanohokula Tolentino, and Naalehu Tolentino; father, Wendell (Rose) Tolentino; siblings, June (Keoki) Denison, Pierson (Nahula) Kapuni, Marlene (Darryl) Kalua, and Helene Cannella; 2 grandchildren, Kahoku and Palenapa. Wendell is predeceased by his mother, Leilani Kapuni, and brother, Saffery Tolentino. ...

Jerry-Jean Leimomi Viela, 79

Jerry-Jean Leimomi Viela of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on September 24, 2021, at her home under the care of Hospice Maui, with family at her side. She was born on July 23, 1942 in Honolulu, O’ahu. Jerry is survived by her husband, Norman Viela; children, Norma (Kelvin) Viela-Verzosa, Jay (Lynn) Viela, Jon (Maile) Viela; 7 grandchildren, Jaymie Viela (Kimo Ballesteros), Chassie (Senituli) Vainikolo, Jrae Viela, Kiera Viela, Kalena Viela, Jrew Kupono Viela (predeceased), Jai Viela and 1 great grandchild, Jaxx Ballesteros. Jerry is survived by her twin brother, Jerry-Meyer ...