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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 ...

Tsuruyo Hoshide

Tsuruyo Hoshide, 88, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Maui Hale, in Wailuku, Hawaii, on April 23, 2026. She was born on May 29, 1937, in Lahaina, Hawaii. Tsuruyo was a beautician at Kapahulu Beauty Salon, on Oahu, where she resided until moving back to Maui to be closer to her granddaughters. She is survived by her daughters, Traci (Kevin) Kubo and Jonelle Hoshide; her granddaughters, Brynn, Peytynn, and Shelby Kubo; sisters, Kikue (Nobuo) Kanemoto, Kathleen (Mark) Miyakawa; brother Joe (Barbara) Tanaka, and many nieces and nephews. Tsuruyo is predeceased by her husband, Roy ...

Edward Sadao Kunishi

Edward Sadao Kunishi, 87, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on May 31, 2026 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on June 6, 1938 in Honolulu. Edward was a retired Glazier. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Cornelia Kunishi. He is survived by his children, Jody Fortin, Robyn De Leon (Duane), Leanne Kunishi (Lance); 7 grandchildren, Kristyn, Kylie, Taylor, Justin, Jadelin, Amara, Victoria; and 10 great grandchildren. Private services were held.