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Wilfred Suzuki

Wilfred T. Suzuki passed away on October 22, 2024, in Pukalani, Maui. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce, his daughter Kathy Kitagawa (Glen), two cherished grandchildren, sisters Alyce Fujimoto and Edith Okamoto, and sisters-in-law Emi Suzuki and June Suzuki. Wilfred worked as a mixer-driver for 38 years at Maui Concrete & Aggregate, and later at Hawaiian Cement. He loved fishing, growing orchids, and raising pheasants. Private services will be held to honor Wilfred's life. In lieu of koden, expressions of sympathy can be made through personal gestures of kindness and remembrance.

Merry Greer Prince

Merry Greer Prince of Kula, Maui, passed away on Nov. 15, 2024 at Hospice Maui Hale surrounded by family and friends. ‘Greer’ was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 12, 1959. Predeceased by her parents William and Betty Prince. Survived by her best friend and wife Trudi Vierra of ...

George Pimentel

George Gordon Rapoza Pimentel, age 87 of Kula, went home to be with the Lord on the night of November 22, 2024 surrounded by family. George was born on September 17, 1937, raised in Pu’unene, Maui, the son of George and Annie Pimentel and the eldest of 5 children. He is predeceased by his ...

Julia Libby

Julia S. Libby July 9, 1945 - November 2, 2024 It is with a peaceful heart that I share with you that Julia obtained her angel wings on November 2nd at Leahi Hospital with her son by her side. The daughter of Yonekichi and Take Sato, the youngest of seven siblings. She obtained her 3 ...

Grace Setsuko Murata

Grace Setsuko Murata, aged 91, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024, in Kula, HI. Born on March 12, 1933, Grace dedicated her life to education, faith, and her family. Grace graduated from Hamakuapoko High School and pursued higher education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, which ...

Maximiniano Cajudoy

Maximiniano Baldugo Cajudoy, 89, of Napili, passed away on November 9, 2024, at Islands Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Maxi was born to Marcelo and Claudia Cajudoy on May 19, 1935, in Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. In 1962, Maxi married his beautiful wife, Marina, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. In 1978, Maxi immigrated to Maui and settled in Napili, where he and Marina raised their six children. Maxi worked at Maui Land & Pineapple Company as both a planter and harvester before retiring in 1997. He will always be remembered for his love of gardening, which he ...