Breaking News

Obituaries

Mae Mieko Kitaoka, 69

Mae Mieko Kitaoka, 69, of Makawao, passed away on August 30, 2020 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on May 13, 1951 in Wahiawa, Hawaii. Mae is survived by her husband, Rodney Kitaoka; daughters, Alyson Kitaoka, Jill (Steven) Ly; sisters, Jessie Cummings, Gail (Gary) Takahashi and Amy Yoshihara. She is predeceased by her parents, Fred and Shizuko Yoshihara; and son, Casey Kitaoka. Mae was a 1969 graduate of Leilehua High School and then attended the University of Hawaii where she earned her degree in Education. In 1979 she followed her husband, “Mits” to Maui which ...

Branson Isaiah Watson

Our Angel Branson Isaiah Watson born and passed away on September 5, 2020. Survived by his loving parents, siblings and family; Brydon Watson Sr. and Nicole Acosta; sisters, Makayla Acosta and Malia Acosta; brothers, Brydon Watson Jr. and Brycen Watson; grandparents, Randolph & Lorelei Watson and Dallas & Renita Acosta; paternal great-grandmother, Meta Jerves; maternal great-grandparents, Lolly & Harriet Ramos; numerous aunties, uncles and cousins. Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

William Kalani Aki, 89

William Kalani Aki, 89 of Pukalani, passed away on August 31, 2020 at home. He was born on November 12, 1930 in Hoolehua, Molokai. William was a tour bus driver for Grayline Hawaii. He was also an accomplished musician. William is survived by his children, William C. Aki, Mary Ann Gray, Laurie Ann Tomas, and Ambernette-Rose Aki; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Vivian “Honeygirl” Aki and a daughter Shyene Aki Vespoli. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be made to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Melvin S. Honda, 81

Melvin S. Honda, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away at his residence on August 24, 2020. He was born in Wailuku on April 1, 1939. Mel Graduated from Baldwin High School and Maui Technical School. He was an auto body repairman for many years then worked at the Renaissance Hotel until he retired. He was an avid diver for fish and tako which he shared with his friends and family, enjoyed bird hunting with his friends, and the occasional trips to Las Vegas and visiting with his sister in California. In his youth, he loved boxing and drag racing. Mel is survived by his wife of 57 years, ...

Betty Ann (Sheean) O’Connell, 91

Betty Ann (Sheean) O’Connell, 91 years old, of Pleasant Hill, California, passed away August 29, 2020. Born October 6, 1928, in San Francisco, California, to William and Lillian (McKinnon) Sheean. She graduated from Ėcole Notre Dame Des Victoires (high school) and Lone Mountain College (now part of the University of San Francisco). She married Michael (d. 2003) in 1956 and they raised a family in California (1958 – 1963), Hawaii (1963 – 1970), and Maryland (1970 – 1985). Later she practiced as a realtor in Maryland and the District of Columbia. She and Michael retired to ...

John Charlton FitzGerald, II, 78

John Charlton FitzGerald, II of Hakalau died Aug. 28 at his residence. Born in Honolulu, raised on Molokai Ranch until 15 and moved to Yuba City, California. Attended college at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. Served in the U.S.Army from 1966-1968. Served in Vietnam 1967-1968. Married Bonnie Thompson (deceased). Moved back to Hawaii 1969. Worked in the Hawaii Sugar Industry 1969-1986. Married Karen Teresa Wallis 1974. He was a retired manager for Pacific Machinery on Maui, Roper & Rancher, co-founder of Hawaii Carriage Driving Society, past president of the Maui Rotary Club and ...