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Frank Earl Kiger, 65

Frank Earl Kiger, 65, of Makawao passed away on December 12th, 2018 in Wailuku. He was born on June 1st, 1953 in Alabama. He retired from HC and S as a General Manager. Frank is survived by his wife Peggy Kiger. Brothers; Fred Kiger and Morris Schlesinger. Daughter; Ginger (August) Camara, Son; James Kiger (Misty Ancheta). Frank is also survived by his grandchildren Alexis Camara, Austin Camara, Ashley Camara, Shaylyn Kiger (Trevor Calapatia) and one great granddaughter Maia Calapatia. Memorial will be held on Friday December 21st, 2018 at Ballard Family Mortuary from 5:30 p.m. ...

Mary Kukahiko, 84

Mary Kukahiko, 84, of Lahaina passed away peacefully on December 7, 2018 at her residence. She was born on June 27, 1934 in Wailuku. She retired as a Housekeeper from Kuakini Hospital. Mary is survived by her son, Lawrence Kukahiko; daughters, Jacqueline (Robert) Watson, Lynda Mae Marzan (Gilbert Reboron-deceased), Cynthia (Mack) Wright; brother, Lawrence De Costa; sisters, Helen Kapaku, Beverly Duarte, Rosemarie Capello, Veronica Hankey, Mary Ann Kirkeby; 14 grand-children and 18 great grand-children. She is predeceased by her husband, Henry Nahaku Kukahiko. Visitation will be ...

Howard “Kabo” Takao Matsunaga, 82

Howard “Kabo” Takao Matsunaga, 82, of Kuiaha, passed away peacefully at Maui Memorial Medical Center on December 04, 2018. Funeral services will be held at Makawao Hongwanji Mission Church on December 20, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Family requests no flowers. Inurnment will be at Makawao Veterans Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Howard was born and raised in Kuiaha, Maui and is the third born of the late Misayo and Jack Juichi Matsunaga. He is also predeceased by his brother, Myles. Howard attended Haiku School and Maui High School then volunteered for the ...

Tomie Nagasako, 99

Tomie Nagasako, 99, of Lahaina, Maui, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2018 under the care of Islands Hospice with loving family by her side. Services honoring Ms. Nagasako will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Lahaina Hongwanji. Visitation will begin at 3:00 pm, and service at 4:00 pm. Tomie was born on April 26, 1919 to Mr. Giyotaro and Mrs. Katsu Morinaga in Lahaina, HI. Along with her husband, Tomie worked diligently to support their growing business and family. When she wasn't working she enjoyed painting, tending to her plants, and making flower arrangements, ...

Geraldine Kalawaia, 70

Geraldine Kalawaia, 70, of Kanaio passed away peacefully on December 6, 2018 at her residence. She was born on August 7, 1948 in Pu‘uneven. She retired as a laundry attendant at Majestic Laundry and Dry Cleaning. She also worked for a sales clerk at Lowe’s and was also a Nurse. Geraldine is survived by her children, Leihua (Nohea) Kalawaia, Kaleio (Blaize) Kalawaia, Kawehi (April) Kalawaia, Keola (Myleen) Kalawaia, Leimomi (leo) Santana; hanai daughters, Mili Kelepolo, Jonna (John) Lyons, Karen Wong; brothers, Allen (Nancy) Poaipuni, Chogie (Terri) Poaipuni; 14 grandchildren and ...

Grace Tsuruko Saito, 94

Grace Tsuruko Saito, 94, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2018 under the care of Hale Makua-Kahului with loving family by her side. Services honoring Ms. Saito will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Kahului Union Church. Visitation will begin at 3:00 pm, and Service at 4:00 pm. Grace Saito will be laid to eternal rest on Monday, December 17, 2018 at Makawao Veterans Cemetery at 9:00 am. Grace was born on July 12, 1924 to Mr. Bunzo and Mrs. Gin Hamashige in Maui, HI. Grace worked part time at Maui Palms, Suda Snack Shop, and Ooka Supermarket, but ...