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Ruth T. Kaya, 92

Ruth Toyoko Kaya, 92, of Wailuku, Maui, died on October 12, 2020. She was born in Laie, Oahu, on February 29, 1928. She was predeceased by her husband, James Setsuo Kaya; parents, Yasukichi and Tatsuyo Yamada; brothers, Ricky and Tommy; and sister Chiyoko. Ruth is survived by son, Clayton (Kyohee) Kaya, daughters, Yolanda (Larry) Mandawe and Leola Kaya; stepson Wesley (Pre) Apo and Ohana; sister, Juanita Nagata; grandchildren, Lia Enomoto, Elyse (Keoki) Hong, and Casey Kaya; and great-granddaughter, Kaiya Hong. The proprietor of Yamada’s restaurant, Ruth later became a Japanese ...

Earlyne Noelani Kenolio, 70

Earlyne Noelani Kenolio passed away on September 24, 2020 in the care of hospice. She was born on March 19,1950 in Lahaina, Maui. She also leaves behind a predeceased husband Abraham Kalani O‘pio Kenolio, Sr. and a predeceased son Abraham Kalani O‘pio Kenolio Jr. and a significant other Jeason Tremaine, a daughter Arnylle (Tyson) Hapakukalono and a son Aaron (Samantha) Kenolio. She also leaves 9 Grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, she also leaves behind predeceased hanai daughter Richelle Kekona and a hanai daughter Shirlyne (Alan) Cruz, 2 hanai sons Jonthan (Dianna) Puahala ...

Clement Montalvo Jr., 57

Its is with great sadness that the Montalvo Ohana announces the passing of Clement Montalvo Jr. on October 20, 2020. Clement was born to Clement Sr. and Judith Montalvo on July 7, 1963 in Wailuku, Maui. Due to Covid 19 the family will not be holding any services. Nakamura Mortuary will be assisting the family with all arrangements. Clement is survived by his loving wife Charmaine Montalvo, Stepsons John Peter, Elijah, Jacob Kaneakua, Sisters; Charolette Harper, Charlene (Dwain) Inaba, Laura Montalvo, and numerus nieces and nephews, and Great nieces and nephews. The family asks ...

Fred Ruge, 90

Fred Ruge, age 90 passed away October 12, 2020 at his home in Wailuku. He was born May 18, 1930 in Detroit MI. Fred leaves behind his twin brother Robert, two younger brothers Paul (Patricia) & William (Deborah, along with many nieces and nephews. Fred was an adventurous and giving man. He left Michigan in his 30s and lived in the Alaskan Wilderness, Seattle, Arizona and San Francisco before settling down on Maui where he lived his remaining 30+ years. Everywhere Fred went he shared his generous heart and worked to make the lives of the marginalized better. After he retired, his ...

Ronald Yasu Takushi, 70

Ronald Yasu Takushi, 70, of Kahului, died October 1, 2020 in the care of Hospice Maui. He was born on May 30, 1950 in Wailuku, Maui to Donald & Grace Takushi. He was employed with Maui Electric Company for 28 years and worked his way up to become a Diesel Operations Supervisor where he retired on June 1st, 2007. During his retirement he enjoyed playing golf, spending time with family and friends, and lending a helping hand to those in need. Ronald is survived by his daughter, Jessi-Anne Takushi (Justin Borrego), his two sons, Treyson Takushi (Erica Ko) and Jared Takushi, his ...

Elizabeth P. Fernandez, 92

Elizabeth P. Fernandez, 92 of Wailuku, completed her transition at Islands Hospice on October 24, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Honolulu on December 15, 1927 to Nasario Palagan and Julia Niolopua, and raised as a child in Maunawili, Oahu. She met her loving husband of 65 years on Oahu where they were married and both moved to Maui to raise their family. Elizabeth was employed at Snow White Laundry for 30 years, became a proud member of Alu Like and enjoyed being in their band. She loved strumming her ukulele, singing to her family and eating crackseed, crab, ...