Breaking News

Obituaries

Donald Wah Chin Chai, 83

Donald Wah Chin Chai, 83 of Kahului, Hawaii peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 9, 1937 to the late Gilbert and Elizabeth Chai. He is survived by his loving wife, Carole Chai; son, Jason Chai (Dolly Hinau); daughter, Lori Chai Fernandez (Jamie Fernandez); son Derrick Chai (Michelle Reyes-Chai); Grandchildren Kylyn Fernandez, Javan Fernandez, Taytum Chai, and Caleb Chai; Brothers Norman Chai (Elizabeth) and Richard Chai (Beverly Jean); Brothers-in-law James Richardson (Mija); Glenn Richardson ...

Bernadette Feehan, 47

Bernadette (Bernie) Feehan, October 10, 1973 – November 15, 2020. Bernie will be remembered as a ray of sunshine to her family and many friends. She was a genuine soul who made everyone she met feel like the closest of friends. Bernie was born and raised in Oregon, a tribal member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. She lived on Maui for most of her adult life. She worked in the restaurant business and the local farmers market, treating customers as old friends. Her tremendous love of life, of Maui, of friends and family, of partner Kevin will always be remembered. ...

Shigeshi Kurosawa, 94

Shigeshi Kurosawa, 94, of Kula, passed away on October 25, 2020 at Hale Makua. He is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Elaine Kurosawa and his siblings (Harry, Lillian, Sam, Kenneth and Helen). He is survived by 1 living sister, Ruth; his 3 children Linda (Francis), Earl (Donna) and Joy; 5 Grandchildren; 6 Great-Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Shigeshi’s family send their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Hale Makua Kahului for their tireless support and care over the last two and a half years while he stayed there. Private services will be held on Maui at a ...

Shauntey Leinaala Maniago, 27

Shauntey Leinaala Maniago of Haiku, Maui, gained her angel wings on October 9, 2020, at Queens Medical Center on the island of Oahu. With both of her parents, brother and boyfriend by her side. She was born on Fathers Day, June 20,1993 at Maui Memorial Hospital. She was fun loving and family oriented. Family and friends was everything to her. She loved going to the beach and fishing with her boyfriend Greg and his family. She is survived by her Boyfriend and Soulmate Gregory Bascar, 2 year old son Ikaika and new baby girl Shauntey (who is named after her mommy). Her mother ...

Roxanne G. Manlansing, 30

Roxanne G. Manlansing, 30, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on October 22, 2020, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on May 10, 1990 in Wailuku. Due to covid19, private services will be held. Roxanne is survived by her parents, Roger & Rosemarie Manlansing; her sister, Raven Ululani Manlansing; grandmother, Catalina Manlansing; and numerous aunties, uncles & cousins. Condolences may be made to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Felicitas V. Tapat, 88

Felicitas V. Tapat, 88 of Wailuku, passed away on November 10, 2020 at Hospice Maui Hale in Wailuku. She was born in the Philippines on March 20, 1932. Felicitas was a homemaker. She is survived by her children, Rolinda (Delfin) Quiocho, Ernesto (Francisca) Tapat Sr., Emelda (Francisco) Redaus, Nenita Dela Cruz, Florida (Danny) Cariaga, Flordeliza (Wilmer) Galiza, and Mergie (Reynold) Queral; 15 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Felicitas was predeceased by her husband, Pedro Tapat; and daughters, Delia Molina & Gina Tapat. Due to Covid19, ...