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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, ...

Carolina Matulin Agonoy, 89

Carolina Matulin Agonoy, 89 of Wailuku, Maui, peacefully passed away on November 7th, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Dingras, Ilocos, Norte Philippines on July 11th, 1929 to the late Alejandro Matulin & Valentina Valdez. She had retired from the Aston Kaanapali Shores as a Housekeeper. She was predeceased by her husband, Flor Agonoy. Carolina is survived by her children, Nenita Guira (Rogelio), Nelia Fabella, Oscar Agonoy (Imelda), Mary Jalayahay (Lito), Reynaldo Agonoy (Soledad), Perlita Edelberg (Don), Rodrigo Agonoy (Crisana), Noel Agonoy; sister, Maria ...

Hilario Alforo Borje, 71

Hilario Alforo Borje, 71 of Kahului, Maui passed away peacefully on November 15, 2018 surrounded by loving family. He was born on March 16, 1947 to the late Ildefonso and Auora Borje. Hilario worked as a dishwasher at the Maui Marriott Ocean Club for many years. He is survived by his wife, Rosalia Borje; sons, Danny – deceased (Felina) Borje, Nelson (Marites) Borje, Dominador Borje, Russell Borje; daughter, Cynthia (Domingo) Borje; siblings, Pacencia Manzano, Orbano Borje, Erlinda Asuncion, Paula Cachola, Rosalyn Borje, Richard Borje, JR Borje; grandchildren, Duane, Danny Boy, ...