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Obituaries

Capt. Byrd Gleason

Hawaii has lost a legendary diver, veteran Captain, tourism pioneer, and one of the best joke tellers to ever put on a wetsuit. Maui's own Capt. Byrd Gleason, age 72, passed from this world after a very short stay at Maui Memorial Medical Center on Sunday, July 20, 2025. His ...

Gary Neizman

GARY LINCOLN KEOKI NEIZMAN 1966-2025 The world became a little less bright on June 12, 2025, with the passing of Gary Lincoln Keoki Neizman, 59, of Honolulu, Hawaii. He was born on February 12, 1966 in Wailuku, Maui, and is predeceased in death by parents, Benjamin H. “Dutchy, Sonny” ...

Lloyd Riford, Jr.

Lloyd Stephen Riford, Jr. February 29, 1924 – July 20, 2025 Lloyd Stephen ("Steve") Riford was a New York State legislator who served 8 terms as an Assemblyman and Senator, representing five counties in Central New York. He died in Kihei, Maui, HI at 101 years old. He was a WWII veteran ...

Robert Wayne Rodrigues

Robert Wayne Rodrigues of Upcountry Maui passed away peacefully at Maui Memorial Medical Center on July 7, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on March 11, 1950, at Maui Memorial Medical Center, Robert was a beloved father, brother, grandfather and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all ...

Helen Nakashima

Helen Motooka Nakashima, 95, of Kahului, Maui passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025. She was a loving & devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Helen was born and raised in Hana, Maui to Yasutaro and Fujiko Motooka. She had many fond memories of growing up in Hana, where she attended Hana ...

Stephen Tam Sing

Stephen Ah Chee Tam Sing, 97, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, at Roselani Place in Kahului under the care of Islands Hospice. He was born on December 3, 1927, in Paia, Maui. Stephen was predeceased by his parents Albert and Helen Tam Sing, brother Anthony Tam Sing and sister Bernadette ...