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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, ...

Dale Delano Kawehi Hano, Sr.

There was an error in the obituary for Dale Delano Kawehi Hano, Sr. in The Maui News on the Weekender, October 24-25, 2020 issue. The name of the wife was missing. It should have read: Mr. Dale Hano leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 21 years, Donna Hano. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Cidronio Duldulao Bumanglag, Sr., 84

Cidronio Duldulao Bumanglag, Sr., 84, of Lanai City and Lahaina, passed away on October 4, 2020 at his home in Lahaina. He was born on May 22, 1936 in Barangay 7 San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Cidronio migrated to Lanai in 1966 and worked for Dole Company harvesting and planting pineapple, machine operator, pineapple truck driver, irrigation plant and emulsion plant. He also worked for Lanai Company as a Carpenter in housing. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Bumanglag; children, Domingo Bumanglag (deceased), Marciano Bumanglag (deceased), Nerlito Bumanglag, Wilfred (Lorna) ...

Constance Kay “Connie” Laborte, 70

Constance Kay “Connie” Laborte, 70, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2020, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Connie was born in Hardin, Montana. She is predeceased in death by her father, William Magstadt and is survived by her mother Ethel Mae Magstadt, husband, William Laborte, Jr., siblings, Peggy Dessel, Jacque Tiensvold, and Terry (Karen) Magstadt. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Connie worked in the hospitality and retail industry. She was a big Denver Broncos and Alabama Crimson Tide fan and loved to craft in her spare time. Private services to be ...