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Donald D. “Dino” Martin, 68

Donald D. Martin, 68 of Wailuku, Maui passed away a loving Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Dear Friend on October 4, 2018. He was born on March 13, 1950 in Hawaii to the late Daniel and Elsie Martin. He worked as an inspector for many years with American Airlines. He later retired from American Airlines as a Commercial Airlines Mechanic. He is survived by his sisters, Danielle Taylor, Dianne Hesson; niece, Deborah (Tyson) Smith; grandnephew, John Paul; cousins, Linda Baylosis, Clayton Cabral, Sandy Cabanilla, Ronald Morreria and family, Henry Martin and family; many other family and ...

Charles “Sonny” Pico, 83

Charles "Sonny" Pico, 83 of Wailuku passed away peacefully at Maui Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Paia, the beloved son of parents, Tony and Bessie Pico. Services honoring Charley will be held at St Anthony Church in Wailuku on December 1, 2018. Visitation will begin at 9:30am and mass will be celebrated at 11:00am. The family requests no flowers please. He is survived by his wife, Rachel Pico; sons, Charles (Jamescy) Pico Jr, Calvin Pico; daughter, Charlene Nascimento; brother in law, William "Butch" (Donna) Soares Jr; 5 grandchildren and 10 ...

Fumie Saiki, 92

Fumie Saiki, 92, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2018.  Molly, as she was affectionately known to many, was born on March 12, 1926 in Koloa, Kauai.  She enjoyed raising orchids, cooking and watching sports.  She was predeceased by her husband Richard.  She is survived by sons Renard (Noreen) and Dean (Bernie).  Grandchildren Scot (Grace) Saiki, Shaun (Valerie) Saiki, Jay Saiki, Jenny (Brett) Ho and Mark Saiki.  Great grandchildren Sara Saiki, Graison Saiki, Layla Ho and Noelle Ho. Private services were held. The family requests no koden or flowers. Online ...

Edward Sunao Yoshida, 72

Edward Sunao Yoshida passed away peacefully on November 14, 2018 at Hale Makua. Edward attended Lahainaluna High School from 1962 to 1965. After Graduating, he spent the next 10 years in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. After leaving the Army, Edward went to San Francisco and worked for the U.S. Post Office for 30 years. Soon after retiring, he became ill and spent the next 8 years in nursing homes. Edward loved going to Reno and betting on football games. Edward is survived by 4 brothers; Ralph (California), Thomas (Pukalani), James (California) and Wilfred (Honokowai). He is ...

Roland Lee Tanner, 72

It is with great sadness that the family of Roland Lee Tanner announces his passing on Sunday, November 18, 2018, at the age of 72. He was born on September 25, 1946. He was the beloved husband of Corina Kealoha Tanner, Children, Roland (Annie) Tanner, Nicole Tanner, Ryan Tanner, Jacob (Angela) Tanner, McKenzie Lee Tanner, Monica Corina Bonofiglio, Michael Bonofiglio; sisters, Bobbie Tanner (Mateo) Cagasan, Carol Ursua, Lourdes Baylosis, Josephine Nakagawa, Rosario ( Harry) Honeycutt, Helen England; brothers, Joseph (Bonnie) Baylosis, William (Roxanne) Baylosis; grandchildren, Cherise ...

Harold Ruiz “Pops” Melendez, 80

Harold Ruiz “Pops” Melendez, 80, of Wailuku, passed peacefully at home under care of Hospice Maui. A Celebration of Life will be held at Wailuku Community Center on Sunday, November 25, 2018 from 12:00pm – 5:00pm. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with the arrangements. Mr. Melendez was born in Paia, Maui on September 8, 1938. He was retired as a tire repairman with Rex Tire. Pops leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife Charleen “Ipo” Melendez; children Bronson (Marilyn) Melendez, Radlyn (Johnstan) Uwekoolani, Remanette (Chucky) Enomoto, Hope Melendez, Kainoa Melendez, ...