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George Kauhaku Mundon 63

George Kauhaku Mundon 63, passed away at Kaiser Permanente Hospital on Tuesday April 30,2019 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by family Mom: Leona Mundon-Kahoonei of Hilo. Dad: Richard Kahoonei of Hilo. Sister: Laurilyn (Frank) Puni of Anahola, Kauai: Sister: Kennydeane Kane of Kapaa, Kauai; Nieces & Nephews, Uncles & Aunties, Cousins & Family friend : Camie Kaohelaulii of Anahola, Kauai. A Memorial Service will be held at Kauai Veterans Cemetery at Hanapepe Kauai on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 at 10am. Casual Attire. Arrangements By: Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

Sandra Lee Simon, 71

Sandra Lee Simon, a retired Maui High School English and Drama teacher known for her high energy, vibrance, and love of shopping and travel, died at the Hospice Hale in Kahului on April 25, 2019 at the age of 71. She is survived by her daughter Glory Simon and her siblings Paula Kravitz and Marshall Tauber. Her ashes have been spread across 11 spots of beauty on Maui including Hana the only place on the island she always wanted to live and didn't. No services are being held but a Facebook page has been set up to share condolences and memories: fb.me/rememberingsandeesimon Online ...

Richard Anselm Amoral, 91

Richard Anselm Amoral, 91, of Pukalani, passed away on April 29, 2019 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on April 21, 1928 in Paia, Maui. Visitation 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Ballard Family Mortuary, prayer service 11:45 a.m., cremation will follow. Richard was a graduate of St. Anthony High School. He retired from Hawaiian Airlines where he worked as a Lead Line Servicer. Richard was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Amoral. He is survived by his daughters, Vanessa (Emil) Muraoka, Laurie (Vernon) Peneku, and Juli Burk; siblings, Lionel Amoral-deceased ...

Elsie Yukiko Arakawa, 91 

Elsie Yukiko Arakawa, 91 of Kahului, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday April 24th, 2019. She was born on December 26th, 1927 in Wailuku. She is predeceased by her parents Ryoyo and Ushi Kuwae and her husband Masaichi “Quart” Arakawa. Elsie also leaves to cherish her memory by her sons Gerald Arakawa and Michael (Sue) Arakawa; daughters Jo-Ann (Kenneth) Sato and Carole Arakawa (Kat Phillip); grandchildren Kristy Arakawa, Randy Arakawa, Lauri (Mark) Pigao, Lindi Sato (Byron Sambrano) and Liana Sato; and two great grandchildren Sophia and Ayva ...

Derrick Kaleoaloha Fo, 67

It’s been a good time together! Derrick Kaleoaloha Fo, 67, born on October 18, 1951 passed away on February 26, 2019. He is survived by Allen K. Fo (brother), Uilani (Gary) Roberts, Aloha Fo, Kanai Fo and children: Spencer (Angie) K. Marcus, Tiana (Kai) Eskoldson, Nainoa Issac Fo, 6 grandchildren and lifelong soulmate Debbie Goodwin and ohana. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Samuel Haawe Au Hoon, 55         

 Samuel “Beanie” Haawe Au Hoon, 55 years old of Kihei, HI passed away on Saturday April 20, 2019. He was born on Oahu, December 10, 1963. He is predeceased in death by his father, William Au Hoon Jr. and brother, William Awa Au Hoon. He is survived by his mother, Annie Kuuleilani (Kanahele) Au Hoon. His wife, Ludie Amanda (Samuelu) Au Hoon. Sons, Kamuela Kamaki Au Hoon, James Kaniela Awana (Kalei), 2 stepsons, Joshua Vae Kamaunu (Bernice) and Jeramiah Naki Kamaunu (Noel), 1 step daughter Leata Amanda Kamaunu (Selusi), 15 grandchildren, 2 brothers Kalani Kaiiliili Au Hoon (Hilary) ...