Breaking News

Obituaries

Esela Kauvaka Vaea

Esela Kauvaka Vaea, 27, of Lahaina, passed away on February 15, 2024. He was born on January 9, 1997 in Wailuku. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Ballard Family Mortuary, Kahului; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park - Maui View. Esela is survived by his parents, Samisoni and Kataki Vaea; siblings, Kamuela Vaea, Precious Vaea, Hesekaia Vaea, Jonathan Vaea, and Alo Vaea; aunties, Lute Fehoko, Kilisitina Saulala, Kato Toki, Tinivia Pole, and Malieta Kauvaka; uncles, Sisi Palaivai Vaea, Lopeti Vaea, Pasi Kauvaka, and Loti Kauvaka; and ...

Mary Joan Reppun

On February 16, Mary Joan Reppun, our beloved Tutu, passed away at the age of 78. An amazing educator, Mary taught fifth grade in the Lutheran school system for more than 45 years on Oahu and Maui. She was well-known for her creative mind, her spirituality, and her dedication to lifting the lives of those around her. She loved living in Up Country with all the native plants. Mary was born Nov. 5, 1945, and raised in Wausau, Wisconsin. She majored in education at Concordia College in Minnesota, taught for two years back in chilly Wisconsin, then took off for Hawaii in 1970. Mary met ...

Toshie Kohatsu Nako

Toshie Kohatsu Nako, 91 died on February 8, 2024 at Hale Makua Kahului, under Hospice Maui care. She was born March 11, 1932 in Paia, Maui to Tara & Kamado Kohatsu. Toshie was the last of 10 brothers and sisters. Toshie grew up in Kaheka camp in Paia. She shared many fond memories of living in the plantation camp and enjoyed the reunions. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Harold Nako. Toshie is survived by her son Clifford Nako & partner Lucy Duchemin, daughter Janice (Peter) DeMichele, and Grandchildren Timothy (Sasi) DeMichele, Matthew DeMichele and Andrew (Salah) ...

James Kalua

James Kalua, 60, of Wailuku, died January 1, 2024 in Maui Memorial Medical Hospital. Funeral service will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Saturday, March 9, 2024 beginning at 10 am, ending at 1pm. He was born in Honolulu on October 10, 1963. He was the first born son of Francine Cockett and James Kalua Sr. He is survived by his daughter, Sierra Kalua, and two brothers, Jay and Jarrad Kalua. He worked as a security officer at the Hyatt Regency Maui in Lahaina. He loved to make the people around him laugh, and he will be greatly missed.

Shane Patrick O’Farrell

Shane Patrick O'Farrell passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the age of 59 years old. He was born on February 3, 1965 in San Francisco, CA. He was a bartender at the Grand Wailea Hotel and Avid Cessna Pilot. He is preceded in death by his Father Patrick O'Farrell, and Brother Guy O'Farrell. He is survived by: Wife: Cindy Lynn Willing O'Farrell of Lawai, Kauai. Step sons: Jonathan T.Y. Tay of Lawai, Kauai, Railan T.P. Tay of Kahului, Maui. Step Daughter Thersha-D; on L.L. Tay of Lawai, Kauai. Step Grandson Kamden Nakoa Osorno. Mother: Margaret O'Farrell of Lake ...

Eileen Bascon

Eileen Shirley Bascon, 77, passed away peacefully at her home, Friday, December 22, 2023. She was born on September 20, 1946 in Honolulu. She is survived by her companion Roy Freitas, sons Dion Bascon, Jason (Angela) Bascon. Daughter Tammy (Vince) Alboro, predeceased. Along with 4 ...