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Mitsuo Wallace Harada, 91

Mitsuo Wallace Harada, 91, died unexpectedly at Hospice Maui Hale in Wailuku, after a short illness on April 3, 2021. Mitsuo was born January 4, 1930 in Happy Valley, Wailuku, Maui. He graduated from Baldwin High School in 1948. After graduation, he enlisted in the service, and was a Korean War Veteran. He was survived by his wife, Kathleen Harada, Son, Clifford Harada, Daughter, Carol Harada, 2 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, daughter in law, Nora, Sister, Helen Saiki and many nieces and nephews. After serving in the Korean War, he got married and moved to the mainland for 33 ...

Janice Yukiko Shiraki, 97

Janice Yukiko Shiraki 97. Formally of Honolulu, passed away peace-fully on 3/31/2021 in Kahului, Maui. She was born 12/14/1923 in Kuiaha, Maui and was preceded in death by her husband Itsuo Shiraki in 2000. She is survived by her sons Scott, (Terressa) and Lloyd, (Laurie) and her grandchildren, Shaun, Scott Jr., Dane, and Paula. Private services will be held at a later date. The family requests no Koden, please. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

William Montania, 96

The family decided to add the service time and schedules for the obituary that ran in The Maui News on The Week-ender, April 24-25. Service is being held at Nakamura Mortuary on 04/30/2021. Family visitation at 9:00am, Public visitation at 10:00am, with service at 11:00am. Burial to follow at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery at 12:30pm, Garden of Meditation. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

William Montania, 96

William Montania, 96, of Kahului, Maui, went to join his beloved wife, Kay, in heaven of March 28, 2021. William was born in Olaa, HI, on June 14, 1924. He was a WWII Army Veteran and a Mason by trade. He loved to travel to Japan, loved playing Sudoku and loved drinking Sake. He is survived by son Dr. Bill (Arlene) Montania, daughter Amy (Jeffery) Anderson, Sister Maxine Moniz of Hilo, his granddaughters Lauren (Gary) Saldana, Lindy Anderson of Washington, Angelica Montania, Karissa Montania and Selena Montania of California. Mahalo to Hospice Maui, Paz and Rabbit-Spellicy for your ...

Gordon Bruce Tavares (86)

Gordon Bruce Tavares (86) of Kahului, Maui, passed away on March 27, 2021, with his family at his side. Gordon was born on October 16, 1934, to Louis Tavares Jr. and Matilda Milare Tavares in Hilo, Hawai’i. As a young man, Gordon served in the US Marines and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was also a former employee at Love’s Bakery (O’ahu) and the Maui Price Hotel before retirement. Gordon is predeceased by his brothers Richard and Donald, son Vernon, and daughter Candace. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Esperanza Tavares; daughters Katherine, Valerie, Marrianne ...

Glenn Norito Watanabe, 72

Glenn “Tapat” Norito Watanabe was born in Paia, Maui on September 7, 1948, and raised in Puunene, Maui. Glenn passed away peacefully on April 9, 2021, in Kahului, Maui. Glenn was an avid sports fan, from following professional leagues to supporting our local teams. More so, he loved to talk story and his day job was to get you to smile or better, laugh. Above all, he was a caring friend to his loved ones and every-one he met. Glenn worked at the Sheraton Maui, starting as a night auditor, and retiring as a PBX operator in 2011 with 33 years of service. He enjoyed his work but ...