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Anna Ayako Umehira

Passed away on April 24, 2026, at home in Aiea. She was born in Numazu, Japan on Jan 25, 1928. Came to Maui in 1947 with husband Mitsugi (deceased) and became a proud citizen of the US. She had many different jobs: packer at the Maui Pineapple Cannery, seamstress at Otaheite Hawaii, co-owner of Palani Sportswear, and finally retired from Gray Line Tours as a tourist guide and limousine driver. She is survived by sons, Howard (JoAnn) and Roy (Iris); daughters Eileen Umehira and Suzie (Neal) Uyeda; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be held on Thur, Aug ...

ROSE TAI KIM SOON

Rose Tai Kim Soon of Hana Maui, passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends and family, on September 7, 2025 at Roselani Place, Kahului, Maui. Ms. Soon was born on December 3, 1924 in Kaupo, Maui. Her father and mother were Nicholas Yee Soon and Hiu Yuk Len. She graduated from Arizona ...

Richard John Schulte

Richard John Schulte, age 70, of Kihei, Maui, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026. Born on January 22, 1956, to Richard and Diana Schulte, Richard dedicated over 40 years of his life to a career as a Supply Chain Manager. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra, and two children, Trevor and Tyler. A private service will be held to honor his memory. May the memories of his humor & love of life bring comfort to those who knew him.

Robert “Bob” Kaname Sakado

Robert "Bob" Kaname Sakado formerly from Waimea, Big Island Hawaii passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026 at the age of 92 with his beloved wife Betty and his family at his bedside. Bob was born and raised on the Big Island and graduated from Honokaa High School. He proudly served his ...

George Shigenobu Uyehara

George Shigenobu, 79 of Kula, Maui passed away on April 6, 2026 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on April 15, 1946 in Makawao. George was a retired Glazier who love to golf. He is survived by his beloved wife, Helen (Takamiya), sons Jon Tamura (Naalei), Glen Tamura (Christine), Ben Tamura, a sister Janet Nakashima (George) of Pearl City, Oahu, sisters-in-law Lani Akamine (Roy deceased) and Sandi Akamine (Edward Shige deceased), 6 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Private Services were held.

Carol Hayashida

Carol Ritchings Hayashida, 80, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on May 18, 2026. She was born on June 19, 1945 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania to Robert and Doris Ritchings. Growing up, she was an accomplished swimmer and loved attending summer camp. After graduating from ...