Loren Holmberg
Loren L. Holmberg, 83, passed away on August 31st, 2025. Born September 25th, 1941, in Seattle, Washington to Lyle and Loraine Holmberg, he grew up with a love for horses and the outdoors and a passion for art and craftsmanship. A graduate of Edmonds High School, he went on to earn degrees from Western Washington University and Washington State University which led him into careers in teaching, construction, and entrepreneurship.
During his 32 years on Maui, Loren worked in construction, building homes from Kihei to Waiehu, and pursued his career as an artist selling his wildlife sculpture and woodwork at hotels and galleries across the island. He was a proud member of Lodge Maui where he attained the rank of Master Mason, was active in the Scottish Rite, achieving the 33rd degree, and involved as a Shriner and Eastern Star.
In his later years, Loren relocated to Southern California to live near family. He enjoyed telling stories of growing up on Vashon Island, adventures in the Pacific Northwest and Hawai'i, and business travels to Africa. He will be remembered for his intellect and a book collection bigger than one could count, his artistic talent that evolved into painting in recent years, and the joy he found in being a Papa.
Loren is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marie, his children Loren Jr. (Paige), Leon (Shawna), Carmon (Randy), and Katrina (Ted), grandchildren Tristen, Tanner, Sevron, Greyson, Dylan, and Finley, 4 great-grandchildren, sister Lylaine (Fred), nephew Frederick, and niece Lia.