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Edward A. Glassel

Edward Glassel passed away on November 30th at the age of 87. Born and raised in New York City, he attended William Howard Taft High School in the Bronx followed by 2 years at New York University while also serving in the New York National Guard. He moved to Manhattan where he met his wife, Hilary, and together they relocated to northern Nevada, residing in the Reno/Tahoe area for 30 years. In 2006 they moved to Maui – and never left! Ed always had an entrepreneurial spirit and owned various businesses in Nevada and in Hawaii including an alternative health magazine, Ohohio, ...

Ida Ka’onohi Kaiwi Oliveira

Ida Ka’onohi Kaiwi Oliveira, 90, of Hana, passed away on November 26, 2023 at her home. She was born on January 28, 1933 in Hana. She worked for Hotel Hana Maui in the Food & Beverage Department before her retirement. Ida is survived by her son, Sherwood “Kalaheo” (Tracy) Oliveira; daughter, Sylvia Ann Haleakala-deceased; sisters, Sophie Kaiwi Castro, Charlotte Oliveira; brothers, Joseph Kinolau Kaiwi-deceased, Adam “Jack” Keaka Kaiwi; grandchildren, Valentine “Maka Boy” (Nesha) Haleakala, Joseph Kaiwi (Erica) Haleakala, Sandie Haleakala, Bryce Oliveira, Ciara (Bronson) ...

Terrie Safranca

Terrie L. Safranca of Kula, Maui passed away on November 5, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 9, 1959. She is survived by her parents, Lt. General (US army retired), Charles B Eichelberger and Jacqueline W Eichelberger; husband, Corpuz V. Safranca; children, Jacqueline Safranca and Christopher Safranca; grandchildren, Kainalu Safranca, Hokulani Safranca, Anuheaonalani Safranca, Keala Cuascut-Safranca, Kalena Cuascut-Safranca, Kaya Safranca and Hector and Yailiz Delgado. Online condolences may be made at: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Joanne Lou Miller

Joanne Lou Miller, 74 of Laramie, Wyoming passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in her home in Makawao, Hawai’i. She was born and raised in Wyoming and resided on the island of Maui for the past 20 years. She passed away after battle with Lewy Body Dementia for the past three years. ...

Terrence Michael Fuentes

Terrence Michael Fuentes, 70, of Haliimaile, passed away on October 21, 2023 in Kapalua. He was born on February 21, 1953 in Wailuku, Maui. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. and service at 11 a.m. Terrence worked for Hawaiian Airlines as a service agent prior to his retirement. He is survived by his children, Alika Fuentes (Jody), Terri-Lei Ioane (Jonah), T.J. Fuentes (Kuuleimomi), Pua Olena Mau (Keahi), Daniel James Fuentes, Michael Gary Fuentes (Kaila), and Joshua Alexander ...

Susumu Nakasone

Susumu "Sus" Nakasone 94, passed away at Hale Makua Kahului surrounded by his loving family on October 20, 2023. He was born on October 11, 1929 to Kamasuke and Muto Nakasone from Paia. He retired from the State of Hawaii (DAGS), Army Reserve and Maui Medical Group, Wailuku. The family wishes to thank Hale Makua Kahului staff, Maui Memorial Medical Center, Hospice Maui and Pastor Ken Tanaka, Kahului Union Church. Sus was predeceased by his wife Doris Sueko Nakasone, daughter Eunice Carroll, brothers Raymond and George Nakasone, sisters Fusako Kishaba and Patsy Higa. He is survived by ...