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Lucille Shimabukuro

Lucille "Lue" Naomi Shimabukuro, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, at her home in Kahului, Maui. She was born on August 17, 1942, in Puʻunēnē, Maui, Hawaii, to Toshiro and Haruko Ibara. Lucille graduated from Baldwin High School, where she met the love of her life, Yoshio ...

Russell Kanady

In Loving Memory of Russell Boyd Kanady Surrounded by his loving family, Russell peacefully departed this world on December 31, 2025 in Anchorage, Alaska at the age of 89. Russell was a devoted/loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His life was marked by adventure, ...

Jamie Apolo

Jamie Rita Apolo, 66, of Kula, Maui, passed away peacefully at her home on May 26, 2026. Jamie was born in Wailuku, Maui, on January 7, 1960. She attended Diamond Head School for the Blind on Oahu and graduated from Maui High School with the Class of 1978. Jamie enjoyed working in the yard, ...

Jon Charles Lightfoot

It is with great sorrow that we share the passing of Jon Charles Lightfoot. Jon was born on November 21, 1940, in Pasadena, CA. He lived on Maui from 2001 to 2019. Jon passed away on June 1, 2026, in Rogers, AR. Jon is survived by his wife, Roslyn Lightfoot, his children, grandchildren, ...

Grace Hamasaki

Grace Kazumi Hamasaki, 99 of Wailuku, Maui passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, at her residence. She was born on May 20, 1927, to Tsuruo and Kayako Izuo in Honolulu, Oahu. Grace is predeceased by her husband, Kazuichi ; survived by her children, Mark Hamasaki (Mariza) and Teri Hamasaki; ...

Felisa Luna Asuncion

Felisa Luna Asuncion, 94, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, at Straub Benioff Medical Center in Honolulu, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 4, 1932, in Wailuku, Maui, and attended St. Anthony Girls’ School, graduating with the Class of ...