Nita Mikiko Iwamoto Seita, 81, of Kahului passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024. Nita was born on January 16, 1943, in Paia, the daughter of Harry Chuichi Iwamoto and Bessie Mitsuyo Nobunaga Iwamoto. Attended Holy Rosary Grammer school in Paia, Maui High School in Hamakuapoko and Maui ...
Mary Ellen “Cookie” Akina, 72, a beloved wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunty, and friend passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024. Mary Ellen Akina was born in Wailuku to parents, Rosaline, and Anthony (Tony) Sanches. Her warm presence and caring nature left an undeniable mark on all ...
KIMIE WATARU KAWAHARA, 100 passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Hale Makua in Kahului. She was born on May 27, 1924, Lanai City, Lanai, to her parents, Kikujiru and Shimi Wataru. She had four sisters and two brothers. She is survived by one sister, Sumie Sakuma of Garden Grove, ...
William "Bill" Ponte of Piiholo, Maui, passed away peacefully on Aug. 11, 2024 at 82. Survived by his daughter and four sons, Bill is remembered for his military service, love of machinery, and storytelling. Funeral services will be at St. Joseph Church, Makawao, on Sept. 9, with viewing at 9 a.m. and Mass at 11 a.m.
Lorraine Masako Duarte, 95, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on August 19, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. She was born on May 12, 1929 on Oahu. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at St. Anthony Church in Wailuku, with visitation from 9-11am; mass at 11am; ...
Jane H. Yonamine, 91, peacefully passed away at Hale Makua Kahului on June 26, 2024. She was born on March 12, 1933. Jane is survived by her children, Lee (Cindy), Connie (Jenai), and Dean (Jennie); 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Her sister Alice Tobita, and many nieces and nephews. Private services was held on July 27, 2024.
