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David Herman Morton, 92

David Herman Morton, 92, of Pukalani, Maui, also known as “Uncle Dave” passed away on December 7, 2020 at Hale Makua, Wailuku. David was born on September 29, 1928 at Kula Sanatorium to Ernest and Mary (Aruda) Morton. David grew up in Kula as his dad was a ranch foreman for Ka’ono’ulu Ranch. His first job was shooting pheasants on the ranch. He was an avid hunter who enjoyed hunting with his friends. He then went on to work for the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation, where he worked as an equipment operator for 27 years before retiring. After retiring he en-joyed ...

Kazuyuki “Kazu” Nagano, 95

Kazuyuki “Kazu” Nagano of Pukalani, passed away on December 6, 2020, at his residence. Kazu was born on May 12, 1925, in Kokomo, Maui. He is predeceased by his parents, Kichizo and Suma Uyemura Nagano. Kazu is survived by four brothers, Masayuki (Florence) Nagano, Walter (Diana) Nagano, Wallace (Clara) Nagano, Allan (Carol) Nagano, and a sister Jane (Clarence-deceased) Izumi. He is predeceased by brothers, Toshiyuki, Richard, George (Florence), and sister, Ethel Nakashima. He is also survived by his sisters- in-law Sakiko (Toshiyuku), Roberta (Richard) Nagano, and ...

Sarah Raisbeck, 90

Sarah “Sally” Raisbeck of Santa Fe, NM passed away Saturday January 2, 2021 at the age of 90. Sally was born to Charles Raisbeck and Virginia (Paul) Raisbeck in East Moline, IL, January 3rd, 1930. An avid student, Sally attended the University of Chicago and Stanford University. At Stanford she met Arthur Hornig, whom she married in 1949 (they divorced in 1979); they had three sons. After graduating with a degree in mathematics, Sally helped develop early computing capabilities at the Stanford Research Institute. In 1961 Sally moved to Mas-sachusetts and, after a pause while her ...

John Saka, 100

John Saka passed away in Hospice Maui on December 12, 2020. John was born on July 10, 1920 in Waihee, Maui. He retired as an accountant from Wailuku Sugar Company and in his retirement years, en-joyed golfing, working in the yard, traveling with his wife, Ethel, and visiting grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife, Ethel; and survived by children Susan, Thomas (Wendy), and Patrick (Karen); four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Roselani Place and Hospice Maui for helping to ...

Raymond Charles Silva Sr., 82

Raymond Charles Silva Sr., 82 of Kahului, Maui peacefully passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. He was born in Puunene, Maui on November 11, 1938 to the late Antone and Mary Silva. He is survived by his daughter Annette Loney (Rob) and son Raymond Silva (Lisa), grandchildren Raeli Casil (Matt), Leicey Silva, Ryan Silva (Andreia), Lauren Silva, great grandchildren Kaleb Casil, Kaila Casil, Lexie Nelson, Emryn Silva, Hunter Silva, Stella Silva. He was thrilled to have two of his great grandchildren born on the same birthdate. He was one of 13 children. He worked for many years at ...

Hideo Tanaka

Hideo Tanaka, 72, passed away at home on November 20, 2020 with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 27, 1948 in Sapporo, Japan to Yoshio and Katsuko Tanaka. He was predeceased by his parents; sisters, Fumiko and Shigemi (Don) Nakamura; and brother, Gunzo Tanaka. Hideo was a hardworking small business owner who will be remembered fondly as being kind and generous. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, traveling, and trips to Las Vegas. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; daughter, Dyann (Garrett) Kai; son, Ian (Susanne); grandchildren, Landon, Sam, and Ada; brother, Haruo; ...