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Sean Ethan Cashen, 16

November 30, 2002 - March 3, 2019 Sean Ethan Cashen, 16 years old, born and raised on Maui, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019. A family gathering will be held at 8am. The chapel will be open to the public at 9am and the service starts at 10am. Lunch follows. A paddle out to scatter the ashes of Sean Ethan and his late father Rudie John Cashen, who passed away April 29, 2016 will take place on that same day at 2:00 pm at Kanaha Beach. There will be music and hula to celebrate Sean Ethan’s colorful life. He was ...

Juanita Lucero Piso, 74

Juanita Lucero Piso, 74, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2019 with loving family by her side. Services honoring Mrs. Piso will be held on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Nakamura Mortuary with visitation at 6:00 pm, and service at 7:00 pm. Services will continue on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Christ The King with visitation at 9:30 am, and Mass at 11:00 am. Juanita Lucero Piso will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park at 12:30 pm. Juanita was born on November 24, 1944 to Mr. Isaias and Mrs. Simeona Lucero in the Philippines. Juanita worked as a ...

Thomas Michael Rosenthal, 63

Thomas Michael Rosenthal, 63 of Lahaina, passed away on March 8, 2019 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on January 18, 1956 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visitation 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Maria Lanakila Church, prayer service 11 a.m., a Celebration of Life to follow at Canoe Beach Park in Lahaina. Thomas worked as a bartender for Kaanapali Beach Hotel. He is survived by his wife, Anna Rosenthal; daughter, Malia (Victor) Rosenthal-Akauola; son, Christian (Tiffany) Rosenthal; parents, Myron “Red” and Ione Rosenthal; siblings, Don (Phyllis) ...

Earl Matthew Ho’omalu Vida

Earl Matthew Ho'omalu Vida of Waikapu passed away under the care of Hospice Maui with his loving family by his side on March 2, 2019. He was a true sports enthusiast, active in various youth programs on Maui from football, soccer, baseball, softball and wrestling. Earl retired from the construction industry following a 34 year career. He is survived by his wife, Melissa, of 44 years, 5 children, Shannon (Chris) Cortez, Kelly (Billy) Sakamoto, Earl Jr(Jen) Vida, Mahealani Vida, Mandi(Tony) Forsberg. Hanai Children, Hamana Vida, Miya Vida- Lono, Hayden Vida, Charmy Oliveira. 18 ...

Richard L. Woods, 81

Richard L. Woods, 81, of Lahaina was born November 3rd, 1937 in Springfield, IL. He passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2019 at Hale Makua in Wailuku. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Nellie Woods. He had many hobbies that bought him joy such as boating (he was a 25-year member of San Diego Yacht Club), wood working and computer technology. Richard moved to San Diego after high school to join the Marines and then had a career in regulatory compliance for his only two employers, Transamerica and Pt Loma Federal Credit Union. Richard requested no services and his ...

Kazuhiko Larry Tomita, 82

Kazuhiko Larry Tomita, 82, of Wailuku, passed away on February 16, 2019 at home. Kazuhiko was born on February 8, 1937 in Pu’unene to Katsuji and Hatsue Tomita. Services will be held Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Wailuku Jodo Mission at 4 p.m. He worked as a meat cutter for Mike’s Market, Valley Isle Produce and Foodland. He enjoyed watching bowling, fishing, and going to Las Vegas. He is survived by his children; Paul Takayama, Faye (Eric) Okazaki, Steve Takayama, Ken Takayama, Glenn Tomita, and Lance Tomita; his sister Gladys (Carl) Tronbak and his brothers Allan Tomita and ...