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Priscilla Cepeda

Priscilla Cepeda, 89 Priscilla Gloria Cepeda of Kahului passed away peacefully at Hospice Maui on March 9, 2025. Priscilla is survived by her sons Albert Ranis Jr. and Daryl Ranis Sr.; daughter Beverly Ranis; brother Rodrigo Balderas; sisters Maria Yung, Monica Borges, and Norma Akau. 13 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, and 17 great great grand children. Predeceased by her husband Juan Cepeda. Services will be held at the Faith in Jesus Church, Wailuku, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am

Lizabeth Momilani Masuda

Lizabeth Momilani Masuda, 68, of Maui, Hawaii passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025. She was born to Kazunori and Anadacia Masuda on August 22, 1956 in Hilo, Hawaii. She graduated from Baldwin High School and studied criminal justice at the University of Hawaii, Maui College. She was a ...

Tamara Pi`ilani Eldridge

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Tamara Piilani Eldridge, who left us on April 8, 2025. Tamara was predeceased by her beloved father, Carl Eldridge, Jr., and her younger sister, Kaluhialoha Eldridge. She is survived by her loving mother, Maxine; her wife, Mizue; her ...

John A K Okamura

John A K Okamura, 79, of Wailuku, Maui passed away on May 12, 2025. John, a Vietnam veteran, was the Managing Partner of Kihei Gardens & Landscaping Co., LLP. John is survived by his son, Nelson (Jennifer) Okamura, and grandsons, Mason and Tyler Okamura. He was predeceased by his wife, Bonnie ...

Colette Ventura

Colette V. Ventura, 83, of Kula, Maui passed away on June 7th 2025 in Wailuku, Maui. She was born on September 6th, 1941 to parents Damien C. Osorno & Florence D. (Silva) Osorno. She graduated from St. Anthony School. After high school she married Frederick H. Ventura and together they started their family. Colette loved reading, was very fond of flowers, and most definitely loved her family. She was also very devoted to the Blessed Mother Mary. She is survived by her husband, Frederick Howard Ventura; Son, Frederick H. (Donna) Ventura II; Daughter, Yvonne M. Ventura; ...

David Feliciano Rivera

In Loving Memory of David Feliciano Rivera David Feliciano Rivera, age 100, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025 in Wailuku. He is predeceased by parents Flores Mendez Rivera and Santa Feliciano Rivera; sister Isabel R. Elizares; brothers Rev. Henry Riveira, Sr., George ...