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Howard T. Omura, 79

Howard T. Omura, 79, of Lahaina, Maui passed away on June 14, 2019 at Hale Makua Kahului. He was born on July 3, 1939 in Lahaina. Howard was a retired school administrator who served as principal at Hana High & Elementary, Kahului School and Maui High. He is survived by son, Scott Omura, daughter, Michele Sera, grandchildren Lark, Nicholas, Leah, Jacy & Bryce and sister, Joyce Sachi Miyaji. Private services were held. The family would like to thank Hale Makua Ilima and Hospice Maui. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Kiyoko Suzuki, 92

Kiyoko Suzuki, 92, of Pukalani passed away at her residence under the care of Islands Hospice on July 19, 2019. Kiyoko was born on December 19, 1926. Loving mother, grandma, sister, aunty, friend to many. She is survived by her sons, Clyde Suzuki of Pukalani, Miles (Cheryl) Suzuki of Ewa Beach; daughter, Faith (Garret) Tom of Waikele; grandchildren, Aaron Tom, Christopher Suzuki, Rachel Suzuki; brothers, Takeji Nihei, Akio (Kinue) Nihei; sister in laws, Stephanie Yayoshi, Sandra Suzuki; brother in law, Roy Fujii. Many numerous loving nieces and nephews. Kiyoko graduated from Maui ...

Anthony Vincent Vitale, 72

Anthony Vincent Vitale, 72, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on August 7, 2019, under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born on November 27, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2019, at Ballard Family Mortuary; prayer service will begin at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Ballard Family Mortuary; burial will follow, 1:00 p.m., at the Maui Veteran’s Cemetery in Makawao. Anthony was a retired Electronic Draftman at Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company. He is ...

Yoshino Hamai, 100

Yoshino Hamai, 100, of Honolulu, formerly of Kahului, Maui, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in Honolulu. She was born in Makawao. She retired as a waitress at Maui Country Club. She is survived by sons, Warren Hamai, Marvin (Karene) Hamai, Dwight (Donna) Hamai; daughter, Cheryl Hamai; five grandchildren; a great grandchild. Private services were held at the Kahului Hongwanji Mission.

Stanceford Melvin Kaina, 63

Stanceford Melvin Kaina, 63, of Hilo, died on July 23 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born on Maui, he was a Falsetto Musician & Entertainer for “Na Leo Nahenahe O Pohai Kealoha”. Friends may call 8:30–10:30 a.m. Saturday (August 24, 2019) at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hilo Stake Center (1373 Kilauea Ave.); funeral service at 11. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Survived by son, Stanceford (Dodi) Kaina, Jr. of Maui; companion, Piilani Rodrigues of Hilo; brothers, Paul (Cynthia) Anthony Kaina, Sr. of Maui, Henry (Sony) Kaina, III of ...

William Wailama Kepa, 52

William Wailama Kepa, 52, of Kula, passed away on July 17, 2019 at his residence. He was born on November 25, 1966 in Wailuku. A Celebration of Life will be held at Haliimaile hall on August 17, 2019 at 10 a.m.; scattering of ashes on August 18, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Maalaea Haycraft. William worked as a Landscaper. He is survived by his companion, Alice Kala; mother, Olga Kepa; hanai daughter, Chandalyn Visher; brothers, Joseph Kepa, Darrin Mahiai, Jerry Soto, Shannon Bagley; sisters, Yolanda Kepa, Olga Namauu, Cheryl Gratacos, Sonya Tye; hanai sisters, Kualei Kaahanui-Soriano, and ...