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Obituaries

Thomas Tanaka

Thomas Torao Tanaka "Tanaka", 87, Wailuku, Maui passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026 at Maui Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 13, 1938, in Wailuku, Maui to Ralph and Dorothy Tanaka. He had three brothers, Richard, Jerry, Gilbert, one sister Joyce and a nephew, James. Service will ...

Zacarias Asuncion

Dr Zacarias G. Asuncion Jr., MD, FACS< known to many as "Dr. Bing", a distinguished surgeon, medical educator, and humanitarian volunteer, died peacefully at his home on November 18, 2025. He was 85 years old. Dr Asuncion was born in Philippines and received his medical degree from the ...

Josiah Lanakila “Black” Hoohuli, Sr.

With heavy hearts, we, the descendants of Josiah Lanakila "Black" Hoohuli Sr., offer these words of remembrance for our beloved makuakane. In his 86th year, he departed this life on November 9, 2025, at Moanalua, O&apos;ahu, where the kukui once flourished, surrounded by those who loved ...

Jovita Jacinto

Jovita Javellana Jacinto, 93, peacefully passed away on December 29, 2025, in Wailuku, Maui, under the compassionate care of Hospice Maui. She was born on March 12, 1932, in the Philippines to the late Isidro Javellana and Praxades Domenden Javellana. Jovita lived a long and meaningful life ...

Norma Arzaga

Norma M. Arzaga, age 87, of Waikapu, Maui, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Maui Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 19, 1938, to Pegelio and Mary Arzaga. Norma shared an extraordinary bond with her identical twin sister, Connie, and was the eldest of five sisters, ...

Yemiko Taomoto

Yemiko “Judy” Taomoto, aged 88, beloved sister, mom, and grandma, went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2025. Judy was born on January 15, 1937 to Jenroku and Masako Arakawa in Paia, Maui. She is survived by daughter Charlene (Fred) Spencer, son Edward (Wendy) Taomoto, 5 ...