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Esteban Villanueva Castro, 93

Esteban Villanueva Castro, 93, of Wailuku had peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 6th, 2019. He was born in San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He retired as a landscaper at Maui Surf Hotel; currently the Westin Maui Resort & Spa; and Kapalua Bay Hotel, currently the Montage Kapalua Bay. He was predeceased by his two sons Narciso and Esteban Castro Jr. Watching down on us, he will continue to live in the hearts of his loving wife, Timotea Castro; sons, Domingo Castro, Romeo (Rowie) Castro, Miguel Castro, Darwin (Tammie) Castro; daughters, Martina (Nemy) Guerrero, Erlinda ...

Ernesto Ibuna Manegdeg, 76

Ernesto Ibuna Manegdeg, 76, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away at Maui Memorial Medical Center on March 30, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Ernesto was born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte on November 4, 1942. Ernesto is predeceased by his parents, Tomas and Amparo Manegdeg; son, Mario Manegdeg; and sisters, Florencia Tapuro and Abel Cruz. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Cecilia Manegdeg. Ernesto is lovingly remembered by his sisters, Caridad Manegdeg and Lolita Manegdeg; daughters, Maria (Guy) Nagamine and Marissa Calubaquib; grandchildren, Justin Nagamine, Danielle Calubaquib, and ...

Helene Ozoa, 59

Helene Ozoa, 59 of Lanai City, had passed away on Monday, February 4th, 2019. She was born in Honolulu on July 23rd, 1959 to the late William S. & Enorata Hilodo Ozoa. For many years she was an Education Assistant of Lanai High & Elementary School. She will continue to live in the hearts of her siblings; brother, Erwin Lee Ozoa; sisters, Willynn C. Ozoa, Susan H. Titcomb along with 1 Nephew, 3 Nieces, 7 grandnephews and 4 grandnieces. Helene is predeceased by her mother, Enorata "Helen" Ozoa, father William "Bill" Ozoa and brother Carmicheal Ozoa . A Celebration of Life will be held ...

Andrea R. Prepose, 94

Andrea R. Prepose, age 94, passed away April 7, 2019 of natural causes. She was born November 30, 1924 in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines to Adraiano and Bernandina Ramelb. She married best friend and love, Silvino Prepose in October of 1946 who preceded her death in 2004. Andrea loved to garden and there was nothing she could not grow from a seedling. She loved to be with her friends at Kaunoa Senior Center in Lahaina. It was a special place and dear to her heart. Later in life she enjoyed going to Las Vegas and Indian casinos. She also shared her love of food and shared her ...

Hatsuye Shima, 94

Hatsuye Shima, 94, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2019, at Hale Makua, Kahului. Services honoring Mrs. Shima will be held privately by family. Hatsuye was born on September 8, 1924 to Mr. Matsuju and Mrs. Uto Gushi in Puunene, Maui. She enjoyed her work and fellow employees in sales at the Shirokiya Store in Kahului. When she wasn't working, she enjoyed dancing during Obon season, travelling to foreign countries, sewing, and spending quality time with family and friends. Hatsuye Shima was predeceased by their beloved son, Mark: and leaves to ...

Jerry Houston Skipper, 84

Jerry Skipper, 84, of Kihei passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Maui Memorial Medical Center leaving behind his wife of 26 years, Charlene Kikuyama, sons Gary Skipper, Greg Skipper (Darlene), Adam Skipper, and Gabriel Skipper, daughter Ginna Blackburn (Steve), stepdaughter Maile Uohara (Michael), 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Jerry was predeceased by his parents, Charles Edwin Skipper and Ella Mae (Edwards) Skipper, brother Charles Winnen Skipper, sisters Lorene Bennett and Anne David (Robert), a daughter Ginger Atkins and grandson Randy Caffee, Jr. Jerry was born in ...