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George Shigenobu Uyehara

George Shigenobu, 79 of Kula, Maui passed away on April 6, 2026 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on April 15, 1946 in Makawao. George was a retired Glazier who love to golf. He is survived by his beloved wife, Helen (Takamiya), sons Jon Tamura (Naalei), Glen Tamura (Christine), Ben Tamura, a sister Janet Nakashima (George) of Pearl City, Oahu, sisters-in-law Lani Akamine (Roy deceased) and Sandi Akamine (Edward Shige deceased), 6 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Private Services were held.

Carol Hayashida

Carol Ritchings Hayashida, 80, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on May 18, 2026. She was born on June 19, 1945 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania to Robert and Doris Ritchings. Growing up, she was an accomplished swimmer and loved attending summer camp. After graduating from ...

Keith F. Maeda

Keith F. Maeda, 71, of Maui, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in the presence of his loving wife, daughter, and brother. Born on November 28, 1954, to Richard and Doris Maeda. Keith was raised in Puunene, Maui, and graduated from Baldwin High School in 1973. After graduation, he began his career in the construction industry, where his strong work ethic, dedication, and craftsmanship earned him the respect of many. Through years of hard work and determination, he fulfilled his dream of owning and operating KFM. Keith was a hardworking man who took great pride in ...

Roylen “Sly” Shim

Roylen "Sly" Shim 73 of Mountain View, Hawaii passed away on June 16,2025. Born in Lahaina, Maui to the late Henry Hen Lee & Mary Haili Shim. Lahainaluna graduate ‘69. Retired from Carpenters Union Local 745 and U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Loved surfing, paddling canoe, baseball, cooking, his doggies and his yard. He helped others, volunteering his skills. Loved his Ohana, and generations of Nieces and Nephews. Survived by his partner Julie Lee, Brothers Stanley(Susie) Shim of Lake Worth,Fl., Gilbert Shim of Punalau/Lahaina, Rodney(Nancy) Shim of Kihei,Maui. Sister Leona Shim of ...

Gary Green

Gary Byron Green died in Redmond, Oregon, on July 15, 2026. He was born on February 13, 1951, in Roseburg, Oregon to John and Shirley Green. Gary grew up in Oregon and as a young man worked at various sawmills throughout Oregon and Washington. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Business Administration at the University of Oregon in 1974 and was a devoted Ducks fan. He served for 6 years in the Army National Guard and was honorably discharged in April 1978. In 1988 he moved to Maui where he met his wife of 37 years. He worked for the Carpenters' Union ...

Jane Kusuno

Jane Asako Kusuno, 99, of Pukalani, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026. Born on August 30, 1926, Jane grew up in Olowalu, a place she always considered home. She was the second of five children born to Yoshio and Matsue Morishima. After marrying Jack Kusuno, they settled on family land ...