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Patrick Nitta

Patrick Y.P. Nitta of Wailuku, Maui, formerly from Honolulu, passed away on June 11, 2024. Patrick grew up in Waipahu and Aiea and graduated from Mid-Pacific Institute in 1962 and UH Mānoa in 1966. Patrick served with the Air Force in Viet Nam as a first lieutenant. He received a Bronze ...

Joseph K. Kamaka

Joseph K. Kamaka, 53, of Wailuku, Maui passed away on October 13, 2024 at Maui Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. Joseph was born on December 16, 1970 in Wailuku Maui. He is predeceased by his parents Joseph Sr. and Ana Kamaka and brother Oliver "Honey Boy" Kamaka. His ...

Benjamin Mendez, Sr.

Benjamin Mendez Sr, 98, of Waiehu, Maui passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Ben was born on March 23, 1926 to Frank Mendez and Hattie Kalani in Makawao, Maui. Growing up, he lived in Kaka’ako and later Waimanalo, O’ahu, before returning to ...

Marina Sajor

Marina Acob-Cadiente Sajor was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. On October 18, 2024 at the age of 80, Marina passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born to Eugenio and Faustina Cadiente. She was predeceased by her husband, Cresencio Sajor and daughter Leslie Bartos. She is survived by sisters, Apolonia Aranda and Aurelia Cadiente, son in-law Tony Bartos, along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. All of these she loved and touched deeply. Aunty “Mar” retired from HC&S in 2008 after 35 years of service. ...

Ralph Hogan Dent JR.June 10, 1949 – October 15, 2024

Ralph Hogan Dent, Jr. of Lahaina passed away surrounded by family at home. Ralph wrote his own obituary: “On Tuesday the 15th day of October, 2024 my time on this earth was over. I had a great ride along the way. I was lucky enough to have had a wonderful family who loved me, even with ...

James Ampong

James Ampong, 95 of Lahaina, Maui passed away peacefully with family by his side at Hospice Maui. He was born on November 10, 1928, in Lahaina to the late Melanio Ampong and Antonia Quinones. Visitation will be held from 9 – 11am on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Ballard Family Mortuary. ...