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Dr. Roy Yasushi Ohata, 91

Dr. Roy Yasushi Ohata of Kamuela, Hawaii, peacefully passed away on October 28, 2020 at the North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Paia, Maui, he was a graduate of Maui High School and Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, where he received his BA, DDS and postgraduate degrees. He was a retired Orthodontist and a longtime member of the Rotary Club of South Hilo. He served in the US Army Dental Clinic in the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sachie Ozaki Ohata of Kamuela, son Mark (Jacquelyn) Ohata of Kailua-Kona, daughter Dr. Ruth (Bert Saito) Ohata of ...

Frank Sandoval

It is with great sad-ness that the Sandoval Ohana announces the passing of Frank Sandoval on October 19, 2020. Frank was born on August 27, 1945 in Santa Ynez, California. He was a proud Chumash Indian, serving as a Shaman to those who sought his council. Frank worked in Food and Beverage. He was the training manager for the sambo’s restaurant for over 15 years traveling all over the country opening new restaurants training the chefs and the managers. He was awarded the employee of the year after only 3 months of employment. He worked in Lahaina at some of the better restaurants, ...

Mary Momi Medeiros, 88

Mary Momi Medeiros, 88 of Makawao, Hawaii peacefully passed away in her home on Friday, October 23, 2020. She was born in Keanae, Maui, Hawaii on March 22, 1932 to the late Noa and Liliana “Poli” Kawai. She is predeceased by her loving husband Stephen Medeiros and her beautiful daughter Valerie Medeiros Teruya. She is survived by sons: Michael Medeiros and Patrick (Jules) Medeiros; daughters: Stephanie (Richard) Olsten, Linda Medeiros, and Catherine “Momi” Medeiros; Sister, Mokihana Castilo; and sister-in-law, Merle Medeiros. She leaves behind to carry on her legacy: 10 ...

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 ...