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Richard Stanley Dukes, 73

Richard Stanley Dukes, 73, of Lahaina, passed away on January 26, 2020 at his home. He was born on January 14, 1947 in Lahaina. Visitation 9 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Maria Lanakila Church in Lahaina, Mass 10:30 a.m., and burial 1 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Richard worked for the Sheraton Hotel, and Napili Shores Hotel. He also worked in the Maintenance Department at Kapalua Golf Course. He is survived by his wife, Yolanda Dukes; sons, Ikaika Dukes (Skye Catugal), Richard (Kari) Pata; daughters, Malia (Wilbert) Pascua, Kathleen Dukes; Aunt Patty Balderas; 12 ...

Allen Clyde Hedge, 69

Allen Clyde Hedge, 69 of Napilihau, Maui passed away on December 5, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his wife and Hospice Maui. He was born to Milton and Alice Hedge on December 3, 1950 in Honolulu, Oahu. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Kihehi Lagoon (Veteran Hall) on Oahu at 10:00am. He is survived by his wife, Elsa Hedge; son, Roy Hedge; grandchildren, Ryan, Reina, Rusty, and Roxie Hedge; stepchildren, John, Edwin, and Elizabeth Eyre; brother, Ally Hedge; numerous nieces and nephews. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Diana Mayer-Garrett, 76

Diana Mayer-Garrett resided in Makawao, Maui. She has passed in the comfort of her home. Diana was born in Olympia, Washington to Ernest and Margaret Holm. She is survived by her loving husband Brian Mayer-Garrett. A celebration of life gathering is being arranged for a later date, to be held in Oregon. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Benjamin Taua Mitchell Pahukoa, 45

Benjamin Taua Mitchell Pahukoa, 45, of Ke’anae, passed away on January 26 2020. A celebration of Life will begin at 8am on Saturday, February 15th, at Ke’anae Church. Burial will follow. Taua Pahukoa was born in Ke’anae to Harry K. Pahukoa Jr. and Pearl Pahukoa on March 20 1974. He graduated from Hana High School. He is survived by his mother, Pearl, brothers and sisters, Leonani (Hymie) Meyer, Harry “Bobo”, JD (Stacey) Pahukoa, Leimomi (Samuel) Holi. Mahalo nui for your thoughts and prayers, may his laugh echo through your heart. He was our genealogist, Hawaiian Man, and ...

Jeanne Shida, 89

Jeanne Shida passed away peacefully in her sleep in Honolulu, on January 11, 2020. Born Jeanne Chiseko Shimada on May 5, 1930, she lived first in Puunene, then Wailuku. A Baldwin High School graduate, she held a bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Hawaii, and a master's degree in Education from the University of Oregon. Throughout her career, Jeanne was committed to education and a determined promoter of Title I and literacy programs. She was loved for her quick and vibrant smile, sharp intellect, and true readiness to encourage and help everyone around her. Mrs. ...

Herbert T. Yamamoto, 86

Herbert T. Yamamoto, 86, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on January 9, 2020 at his residence in Las Vegas, Nevada, with his loved ones by his side. He was born on November 22, 1933, on Molokai, Hawaii. Herbert was a retired Operator for Hawaiian Bitumuls Paving Co. Herbert is predeceased by his wife, Helene F. Yamamoto; parents, Hanky and Marie Yamamoto; brothers Ronald and Harold Yamamoto; and sister, Carole Place. He is survived by his sons, Wayne and Alan Yamamoto; daughters, Lori (Gary) Luke, Rena (Michael) Day; sisters, Hilda Kelsom, Lillian Yoshino, Mirian Doo; brother Powell ...