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Gail Yeager, 83

Gail Yeager, a longtime resident of Maui (Kihei and Makawao), born October 22, 1935, in the Bronx, New York passed away unexpectedly at 1:35 pm Tuesday, May 14th.  She is survived by her life partner, James Awai, Sisters: Loretta Bacon and Sherry Williams, Daughters: Jacqueline Cullati, Michelle Rogers and Toni Marie Davis, Grandchildren: David Williams, Sev Jimenez, Tim Cullati, Brad Cullati, George Matthies, Jennifer Matthies, Melisa Culbreth, Jeremy Culbreth, Arlene Culbreth, Jo Marie Culbreth, Ashley Davis, Haley Davis and Edward Davis and 13 great-grandchildren & Best Friend: ...

Florence Yuriko Yasui, 99

Florence Yuriko Yasui, 99, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2019 with loving family by her side. Services honoring Ms. Yasui will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Kahului Hongwanji, with visitation at 4:00pm and service at 5:00pm. Florence was born on December 1, 1919 to Mr. Koichi and Mrs. Yoshi Kamada in Kona, Hawaii. Florence worked as a waitress at Toda Drug. Florence worked hard and did all she could to support her family. People naturally gravitated to her personality, her gratitude, her compassion, and loving nature. Florence is pre-deceased by ...

James “Joe” Gerken, 76,

James “Joe” Gerken, 76, of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at SOMC. He was born July 21, 1942 in Portsmouth to the late Joseph and Renee (Dearford) Gerken. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers: Terrence, Jerry, Larry, and Mike. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Tamaye), and four children: John (Jennifer) of Minneapolis, Erin (Zeb) of Brooklyn, Maile (Chase) of Los Angeles, David (Marita) of Austin, and three grandchildren: Violet, Makena, and Vaughn. Joe was an alum of Notre Dame High School, class of 1960. He was passionate about ...

Lucy Cambra Jacintho Kegley, 102

Lucy Cambra Jacintho Kegley of Kula, Maui passed away peacefully with her family on April 14, 2019 at Kula Hospital. She was born in Ulupalakua to Manuel Cambra and Rosa dePonte. Predeceased by husband, Woodrow Kegley; daughter, Elizabeth (James) Kong; daughter-in-law, Momi McKee Jacintho and son-in-law, Albert Amuro. She is survived by her sons, William (Shirley) Jacintho, Ronald Jacintho and daughter, Lucy Amuro. She has 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren. The Jacintho Ohana wishes to express sincere thanks to Kula Hospital, Dr. Scott, 4th ...

Godofredo Apolinar Ramos, 60

Godofredo Apolinar Ramos of Wailuku, passed away on 5/10/2019. Godofredo was born on July 22, 1958 in the Philippines to Manuel and Maria Ramos. He is survived by his wife, Felicitas Susan Ramos, children; Eherwin Mina and Jasmine Mina. Siblings: Carlos Ramos, Florencio Ramos, Benedicta Ramos(Romeo) Barcebal. Nieces: Krizia Mae Ramos Barcebal, Krystel Ann Ramos Barcebal, Krizelle Joy Ramos Barcebal, Kyla Shanne Ramos Barcebal, Florelyn Ramos and Princess Ramos. Pre-deceased parents, Manuel & Maria Ramos. Services will be held at St Anthony's Church on May 24, 2019. Visitation ...

Juanita Soto (Navarro), 72

Juanita Soto (Navarro), 72 of Kahului passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. She was born in Paia, Maui on September 16, 1946, and a 1965 graduate of Maui High School. Her past time enjoyments were playing bingo and of course, Las Vegas. Although she is no longer here, she will continue to live in the hearts of many, especially her son, Dino Malano. She leaves behind her sisters; Loreta Baza of Pukalani, Carmen (Joseph) Brinkley of Hardyville, VA, Filey Navarro of Nevada, Lillian Spragan of Alexandria, VA and numerous nephews and nieces. Juanita is predeceased ...