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Loren Holmberg

Loren L. Holmberg, 83, passed away on August 31st, 2025. Born September 25th, 1941, in Seattle, Washington to Lyle and Loraine Holmberg, he grew up with a love for horses and the outdoors and a passion for art and craftsmanship. A graduate of Edmonds High School, he went on to earn degrees ...

Mildred Ritsuko Kutsunai

90, of Lahaina, Maui, a retired teacher, passed away on September 1, 2025 in Pearl City. She was born in Lahaina, Maui. She is survived by husband, Andrew; sons, David (Alicia), Paul (Anna), and Thomas (Denise Hamada); six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, John (Judy) Haruguchi; and sisters, Jean Kigawa, and Sally Yoshinaga.

Alfonso Icalla Ibanez

Alfonso Ibanez, 85, passed away peacefully at home on August 19, 2025, in Kihei, Maui, Hawai‘i. Born in the Philippines on July 6, 1940, to the late Arsenio and Juliana Ibanez, Alfonso lived a life with resilience, hard work, and a steadfast spirit. He dedicated many years to the Pioneer ...

Robert Lawrence Mickey

Robert passed away May 26, 2025 at his home in Milwaukie Oregon. He was born in Princeton, New Jersey and was raised on Maui. Rob always thought himself to be a “Maui boy”. He was a good cook, loved his animals, and liked fishing and camping. Robert was known for his sense of humor, ...

William Maxmen Smith Jr.

William Maxmen Smith Jr. 71, of Kaunakakai, Molokai, born on February 23, 1954, passed away on July 19, 2025, in Kaunakakai. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to William M. & Charlotte Smith (deceased). He is survived by his daughter Sarah MacMonagle (Ward), Granddaughter Morgan, and Grandson ...

Alan Roy Tokunaga

Alan Roy Tokunaga, 88, was born in Wailuku on July 10, 1937, and went home to the Lord on July 19, 2025. He was predeceased by father Barney, mother Dorothy, and brother Bernard Tokunaga. Alan is survived by his wife Vivea, sons Daryl and Brian (Ann), grandsons Tyler and Rylen, brothers Kenneth (Betty) and Greg, and sister Geraldine Scott. A quiet service was help for family and friends.