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Felicito C. Lung-Gat, 67

Felicito Cacal Lung-Gat, 67 of Lahaina, Maui passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018. He was born on September 10, 1950 in the Philippines. He was predeceased by his parents, Arturo and Felomena Lung-Gat; siblings, Macario Lung-Gat, Florentino Lung-Gat and Angelita Lung-Gat. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Ester Lung-Gat; son, Joshua Lung-Gat; daughter, Jemaimah Lung-Gat; sister, Estrellita Bradford; brothers, Ernesto Lung-Gat and Corazon Longgay. Visitation will be held at Norman's Mortuary on Monday August 20, 2018. Viewing will start at 6:00 p.m. with service to begin at ...

Victoria “Jean” Juana Manuel, 73

Victoria "Jean" Juana Manuel, 73, passed away at Tripler Army Medical Center on Sunday, July 22, 2018. Born October 20, 1944 to the late Raymondo and Inocencia Corpuz. She was a graduate of Maui High; Class of 1962. Survived by loving husband, Ludgerio Manuel; Daughters, Laura Manuel, Lydia (Derek) Luat, Lourdes (Witzer) Sylla, Leeann Manuel; Son, Larry (Keanuenue) Manuel; Siblings; Frederico (Eileen) Corpuz, Esther (Franklin) Aguinaldo, Larry (Primrose) Corpuz, Gloria (Michael) Salindron, Benjamin (Carmen) Corpuz. Grandchildren, Damien Luat, Deshane Luat, Dalton Luat, ...

Andy D. Neri, 56

Andy D. Neri, 56, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on July 29, 2018, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on October 2, 1961 in the Philippines. He is survived by his son, Aaron Tapec, his grandchildren, Aisea, Aven, Austen and Olivia Tapec, his mother, Mercedes D. Neri, his brothers and sisters, Carmelo Neri, Allan Neri, Merele (Alan) N. Leong and Alona Neri.  He also leaves nieces and nephews, Michelle Perlas-Neri, Matthew Leong, Joshua Leong, CJ Neri and Gabriella Castella, many aunts, uncles and cousins.  He is predeceased by his father, Alejandro “Alex” C. ...

Frank E. Fernandez Sr., 92

Frank E. Fernandez Sr., of Kahului passed away on August 5, 2018 in Wailuku. He was born on May 27, 1926 in Paia, Maui. He was a retired refuge truck driver for the county of Maui and public works. Frank is survived by his wife, Gabriella Fernandez; son, Frank (Abilene) Fernandez Jr.; daughters, Joanne (Ernest) Cabral, Susie (Melvin) Mendes; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Private family services held. In lieu of donations, the family requests memorial contributions to be made to a charity or church of your choice. Online condolences can be made at: ...

Gavilan “Gavi” N. Kepa’a, 69

Gavilan “Gavi” N. Kepa’a was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. He passed away on August 6, 2018 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on February 13, 1949 in Honolulu to parents William Kepa’a and Clara Olival Kepa’a. Gavi resided on Hawai’i Island for much of his youth until graduating from Honoka’a High School. Upon graduation, Gavi was drafted into the U.S. Navy and received orders for Vietnam. He served in the Vietnam War as part of special forces with MACVSOG. After the war, Gavi lived on O’ahu until 1998, and then moved to Maui where he lived ...

Roy Koyanagi, 82

Roy Koyanagi, 82, formerly of Maui, passed away July 2, 2018, in Kailua, Oahu. A Celebration of Life will be held at Nakamura Mortuary in Wailuku on Friday, August 17, 2018. Visitation will begin at 9:00am with a prayer service at 10:00am. The family requests no wreaths be sent. Scattering of ashes will be held at a later date. Mr Koyanagi is predeceased by his parents, Motokichi and Kanoe Koyanagi; sister, Harue Tsukamoto; brother, Yoshio Koyanagi and wife, Nancy Joan. He is survived by his sons, Roy “Junior” Koyanagi, Derek (Pam) Koyanagi, Leroy (Keala) Gandall, Kevin ...