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Harold Evenson

Einar Harold Evenson (92 years) of Kihei, Maui, Hawaii , passed away Nov. 11, 2024. He retired on Maui after practicing orthopedic surgery for 30 years in Denver, CO. Harold is survived by his beloved wife Betty Olson Evenson. He has three sons on the Mainland: Eric,Thomas, and Curt. He is ...

Mele Kakala ‘O Fahefa Oto-Tonga

In Loving Memory of Mele Kakala 'O Fahefa Oto-Tonga October 17, 1953 – November 19, 2024 It is with full hearts and profound gratitude for her life that we share the passing of our beloved matriarch, Mele Kakala 'O Fahefa 'Oto-Tonga. Born in Nukuʻalofa, Tonga, to Viliami ...

Harold Cup Choy

Harold Koong Bow Cup Choy of Kahului passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. He was 95 years old. Harold was born in Kokomo, Maui on February 14, 1929. He was the 6th child of 11, by his dad, Ah Ping Cup Choy and mom Ah Sun Cheong. He graduated from the old Maui High School in ...

Grace Ann Fidler Somaduroff

It is with great sadness that the family of Grace Ann Fidler Somaduroff announce her passing on November 8, 2024 after a brief illness. Grace was predeceased by her husband Richard Somaduroff and her son John Lynch. She is survived by her four daughters, Annie Ferraro (Dennis), Linda Jennings, Frances Hernandez (Tony) and Laura Lynch (Doug Ray) and her son Michael Lynch, and numerous grandchildren. A Celebration of her Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Maui Humane Society.

Janice Kondo

JANICE TAKAKO KONDO, 89, of Orange County, CA, passed away peacefully at home in Oct. 2024, surrounded by loving family. Jan was born in Honolulu, HI to Kaneki & Helen Honda. While employed at Aloha Airlines, she met her future husband, Ronald Kondo, and married him in Aug. 1956. She was co-owner of Kondo’s Okazuya in Lahaina, Maui, then worked over 20 years at Liberty House of Hawaii, retiring as Human Resources Sr. Mgr. in Ala Moana. After retirement Jan and Ron moved to Woodland Hills, CA to be near their grandchildren. She enjoyed over 30 years of retirement, including years ...

Thomas Gerald Praetzel

Thomas Gerald Praetzel was born on May 2, 1952, at Travis Air Force Base, and died in early July 2024, on Maui. Tom was the third of six children born to Mary Louise Jungjohann and Conrad Francis Praetzel, Jr. Tom was probably the smartest of the bunch. He was witty, clever, sarcastic, and ...