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Micah K. Moikeha, 38

Micah K. Moikeha, 38, of Kula, passed away on January 14, 2019. He was born on February 19, 1980 in Wailuku, Maui. Visitation at 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului Stake Center, service will begin at 12 noon. Micah was a plumber at Dorvin D. Leis Company, Inc. He is survived by his wife, Mandy Moikeha; children, Tehani Sue Nanea Moikeha, Dylan Kalei Moikeha; grandson, Kekaiehu Moikeha-Montalvo; mother, Susan Moikeha; siblings, Kaulana (Tali) Silifaiva, Kailea Moikeha, Chad Moikeha; grandmother, Lorita Webster; ...

Randolph “Randy” Ponce, 62

Randy Ponce, 62, of Haiku passed away on December 27th, 2018 in Wailuku. He was born on March 12th, 1956 in Maui, Hawaii. He was employed as a Machine Operator for HC&S. Randy is survived by his Mother; Patsy Ponce, Brothers; Fred Ponce and John Ponce, Sister; Uilani Bautista, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his four legged pal Bling. Memorial Service will be held in honor of Randy at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Makawao on January 26th, 2019. Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. and Service will begin at 11 a.m. Condolences may be sent to: ...

Danny-Dean Ho’opai, 65

Danny-Dean Ho’opai, 65, of Lahaina, passed away on January 9, 2019 at home. Danny is survived by his wife, Valerie Ho’opai, daughter, Malia Ho’opai; Artcherlynn Marzan and Milo; brothers, Ipo and Dennis Ho’opai as well as many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at The Church of Latter-day Saints in Lahaina Saturday, January 19, 2019, from 9 am to 1 pm. A special mahalo to family, friends, relatives, neighbors, church members and Hospice Maui for all your support and encouragement. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Elizabeth Chavaria Pagan, 94

Elizabeth Chaveria Pagan was born on April 7, 1924 in Makawao, Maui. She graduated from Farrington High School and worked for the Dole Cannery on Oahu. In 1959, Elizabeth moved back to Maui to marry the love of her life, the late Joseph "Boy" Pagan. Together they raised their children, Joseph "Joey" Pagan, David Pagan Sr., Michael Pagan Sr., Frank Bernard, Leonard Pagan Sr., Gwendolyn Bernard, and Clifford Pagan. On Maui, Elizabeth worked as a foreperson for Maui Land and Pine, and in her retirement worked for the State's Department of Education as a cafeteria helper. Elizabeth also ...

James Takeshi (Sumo) Tomita, 69

There was a missing relative in the display obituary that ran in The Maui News on Sunday, January 13, 2019. He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Cresencia Tomita, his brother John (Janet) Tomita and sister, Charlotte Hayase. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Melvin L. Ah You, 76

Melvin L. Ah You, fell asleep in death in Wahiawa on Dec. 27, 2018 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Honolulu on Dec. 28, 1941 to the late Ah Fong & Gladys (Wong) Ah You. He is survived by his wife Stephanie, daughter Corrie (Kawika) Herron, son Aaron (Cheryl) Ah You, two sisters Linda Kawasaki, Lorraine Cabo & 2 grandchildren Kiana Ah You & Kainalu Herron along with many nieces & nephews. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. Per wishes of Melvin and family, no services will be held. His family thanks all for respecting his decision & for all your prayers, ...