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Obituaries

Rocky Iwamura, 96

Rocky Iwamura, of Lahaina, Maui, passed away on June 15, 2023 at Hale Makua Kahului under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born on October 4, 1926 in Lahaina. A private service was held. Rocky is survived by his wife, Sumiko Iwamura; son, Nathan (Claire) Iwamura; and grandson, Vincent ...

Gerald James “Pugee” Perreira, 76

Gerald James “Pugee” Perreira, of Haiku, Maui passed away on June 14, 2023 under the care of his loving family and Hospice Maui. He was born on September 5, 1946 in Paia, Maui. Gerald was the owner and operator of Pugee’s Trucking. He was a loyal usher at St. Joseph Catholic Church for ...

Susumu Takemoto, 96

Susumu Takemoto, of Makawao, Maui died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Susumu was employed with Maui Land & Pineapple after serving in the Army during WWII. He retired in 1988 and lived a hard working and quiet life until his passing. He is predeceased by his ...

Harold Yoshida, 94

Harold Hiroshi Yoshida, 94, of Hilo died June 12, 2023 at his home. Born in Honolulu on August 26, 1928, he was a retired postmaster at the Pahala Post Office and a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Private services. Family requests no flowers and no koden (monetary gifts). ...

Masako K. Abe, 94

Masako Abe of Pukalani, Maui, Hawaii, passed away peacefully under Hospice care on Sunday, May 28, 2023. She was born on January 29, 1929, in Waiakea Camp 2, Hilo, Hawaii. Masako was the most generous wife, aunt, sister, friend and neighbor. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. ...

Barbara Jean Eberly, 78

Barbara Jean Eberly, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on April 23, 2023 at Maui Hospice Hale surrounded by her children. Barbara was born on July 4, 1944 in Honolulu. She spent over 35 years in the restaurant industry, ending as Restaurant Manager of Columbia Inn until its eventual closing. ...