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Celedonio Buce Boregas, 89

Celedonio Buce Boregas, 89 of Kahului Maui, had peacefully passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, April 22, 2019 under the care of Islands Hospice. For many years, he was a Crane Operator for HC&S. Although he is no longer here, he will continue to live in the hearts of his loving wife, Lolita Boregas; sons, Cecilio (Mina) Boregas, Cesar (Leticia) Boregas; daughters, Fe (Mauricio) Olayvar, Khonnie (Victoriano) Villanueva, Cel (Melvin) Picardal; sister, Norma Onate; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at ...

George “Friday” Fukagawa, 89

George "Friday" Fukagawa passed away peacefully at his residence on March 18, 2019 with his family by his side. He is predeceased by his wife, Dorothy (Nakagawa) Fukagawa and son, Wayne, and is survived by his daughter, Gwen Fukuyama, and daughter in law, Helen Fukagawa; grandchildren Brent Fukagawa, Cy (Jaclyn) Fukagawa, Reid Fukuyama; great grandchildren Eliana Fukagawa and Brillen Fukagawa; brother Yosuke (Mary) Fukagawa; sister, Betty Pacheco, and numerous nieces, nephews, grand and great grand nieces and nephews. Private services were held at Nakamura Mortuary on April 15, 2019. ...

Mary A. Kalawaia, 83

Mary A. Kalawaia was delivered by her grandmother Sarah Akiu on March 23rd, 1936 in Huelo, Maui. Her parents were John A. And Dolly Kahiamoe. At her home in Pukalani on April 10th, 2019 surrounded by her family Mary took her final breath. Mary is survived by her husband of 64 years Wendell Lono Kalawaia Sr. Sons: Wendell Jr., Wesley and Wayne. Daughters: Edna Kalawaia-Ikemori, (predeceased) Rachel Kalawaia-Carbonel. Grandchildren: Craig, Charnel, Christy, Jace, Wesley Jr., Siara Kalawaia and Jamie Kalawaia-Lindsey. 12 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great-great grandchildren. Online ...

Mary Ululani Kalua, 65

Mary Ululani Kalua 65, of Napili, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2019 at Hale Makua in Wailuku. She was born on February 16, 1954 in Honolulu and retired as a night auditor at the Royal Lahaina Resort. She was preceded in death by sister Lehua Kalua and survived by Brothers: Frank (Sherry) Nunes, John Kanani (Lisa) Nunes, and Sisters: Ulu L. Kalua, Shirnette Luela Brandt-Kalua, Kaili (Eric Hirose) Bonifacio and a Hanai Son: Alika Kalua along with numerous Nieces and Nephews. The family would like thank the staff of Hale Makua Wailuku -Lanai wing and Kelly for all the love and care ...

Francis Kamakawiwoole Jr., 61          

 It is with great love and sadness that the family of, Francis “Kimmie” Kealoha Kamakawiwo’ole Jr. announces his passing at his home in Lahaina surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, April 11th, 2019, at the age of 61.  He will be remembered by his loving wife, Lynne and their children, Francis III (Millicent) and Mychael (ArielMae). Francis will also be fondly remembered by his 5 grandchildren, Camille, Carlyanne, Francis IV “Caleb”, Mitchell, and Matthew, his brother Jason, his 2 sisters, Yvonne “Kau’i” and Yvette “Noe”, his step-mother, Patricia, and his ...

Stephanie Ann Kratzman, 63         

Stephanie Ann Kratzman was born on September 26th, 1955. She passed of this earth to be with our Lord on April 20th, 2019. while in Maui Gen. Wailuki. She is survived by her God Parents Bill and Linda Steingass. Predeceased by both of her Parents; Vinny and Bernice Kratzman. Stephany is remembered by her many friends at the Lahaina Group Home, that her father Vinnie was instrumental in starting. Stephany was also blessed to have the loving kindness given to her by Anja Shields who continues to care for Gods needy children at the home. Stephanie worked at the Hyatt regency Hotel for ...