William Awihilima Kahaiali’i, 59

June 2, 2020

Entertainer, William Awihilima Kahaiali’i, also known to many as “Willie K”, 59 of Wailuku, Maui peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2020. Private services were held. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. He is survived by his loving wife Deborah Kahaiali‘i; sons William Karshaun “Koko” (Veronica) and Joseph “Max” Smith; daughters Lycettiana and Antoinette; grandchildren Kaidan, Ari and Nakoa Love; mother Ivy Kaipo Nu’uhiwa; brothers Wilmont Jr (Laura), Waylen (Virgie), Wade (Cyndi), DonMike (Aranda), Levaughn (Dejon) Kaopio, Warryn (Lara) ...

Manuel “Manny” Clarabal Jr., 67

May 30, 2020

March 23, 1953 - May 9, 2020 Manuel "Manny" Clarabal, Jr., 67, of Lana'i City passed away peacefully on May 9, 2020 in Kahului at Islands Hospice. He lived on the island of Maui for many years working for Gate Gourmet formerly known as Dobbs International. Manny also took on part-time work with Budget Rent a Car and Eagles Distributors. In 2007 he went on to work for the County of Maui, Public Works department which brought him back to his birth island, Lana'i, where he worked until he retired in 2017. Manny enjoyed diving with friends he made on Maui and also returning to Lana'i ...

Amy Louise Ishikawa Ito, 76

May 30, 2020

Amy Louise Ishikawa Ito, 76 of Pukalani, Maui passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and under the care Hospice Maui on May 15, 2020. Private services will be held. She retired in 1998 as an Accountant to baby-sitting her granddaughter. She later started her own Tax Return Business. Amy is survived by her loving husband, Herbert T. Ito; daughter, Darla Yoshimura; granddaughter, Bryanna Grant-Yoshimura; sister, Jessie (James) Sato; and brothers, Jerome and Mark Ishikawa. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Amelia Kurahara, 94

May 30, 2020

Amelia Kurahara, 94, of Kahului, Maui passed away on May 15, 2020 while under the loving care of Islands Hospice Maui. She was born to Katsumi and Kimiyo Katsutani on February 16, 1926 in Wailuku, Maui. She retired from the Department of Education as a Cafeteria Cook at Haiku Elementary School. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Amelia is predeceased by her husband, Arthur S. Kurahara; survived by her children, Adrienne (Michael) Asato, Alan (Mari) Kurahara, and Alison Ordonez; grandchildren, Kristi-Lyn Wooten, Ryan Umeno, Miki-Ann (Zachary) Fetalvero, and David ...

Robin Denise Ray, 56 “Rockin’ Robin”

May 30, 2020

Robin Denise Ray, 56, of Kihei, Maui, passed away on May 21, 2020, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on March 2, 1964, in Virginia to Barbara and Edward Ray. Robin “Rockin’ Robin” as known by many, loved her dogs, enjoyed dancing and going to concerts – just full of life. She is survived by her brother, Steven Knight, extended family and friends. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Winona Alo Tomoso, 93

May 30, 2020

Winona Alo Tomoso, 93, of Kahului passed away peacefully on May 27, 2020 under the care of Islands Hospice. She was born on October 7, 1926 in Wailuku. Winona is survived by her children, John A.H (Susan) Tomoso, Michael W.M. Tomoso, Celia Puaala (Keith) Moniz, Andrew “Analu” W. Tomoso; brother, Norman (Judy) Alo; grandchildren, John R. Kananikapohaikealoha (Christina) Tomoso, Elizabeth R. Kapualeilaniona’ali’i Tomoso (Tim Diehl), Kiri Keaheonaonapumehana Tomoso, Megan Kaleilaniokamalamaokalala Moniz, McKenzie Kaha’aleleloaonipa’ameleho’oipoipo (Deren) Koyanagi, Evelyn ...