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Noboru Fujisawa, 89

Noboru Fujisawa, of Makawao, Maui passed away on January 14, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family and under the care of Islands Hospice. He was born on December 03, 1934 in Kaumana, Hilo to the late Toyoki and Tomie Fujisawa. A master carpenter by trade and an avid golfer. Noboru also enjoyed cooking, watching animal programs, and raising orchids. The family wishes to thank Islands Hospice and Pukalani Superette for their unconditional love and support. Noboru is survived by son, Shawn Fujisawa. Family service will be held at a later date. Online condolences ...

Louis “Baba” Kauila Houpo, 63

Louis “Baba” Kauila Houpo, of Waihe’e, Maui, entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1959 at Maui Memorial Hospital to Thomas and Mary Houpo of Waihe’e, Maui. He was a 1977 graduate of H.P. Baldwin High School. After high school, Louis enlisted with the Army active duty and when he returned to Maui, he joined the Hawai’i Army National Guard where he retired. He was last employed at Maui Chemical and TJ’s, where he was known as “Pops”. Louis was preceeded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mary Houpo, brother Thomas ...

Elsie Santos, 61

Elsie May Lani Santos of Kahului, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Maui Memorial Medical Center in Wailuku. She was born on October 9, 1961 in Kahului to Donald Santos, Sr. and Evelyn Dutro Santos. They resided at Naska at the time. Elsie is survived by her brothers Alan Santos, Jon Santos and Glen (Napua) Santos; sister Donlyn (Bobby) Haupu. She is predeceased by; parents, Donald Santos, Sr. and Evelyn Dutro Santos and brother Donald Santos Jr. She was blessed with 25 nieces and nephews and 25 great-grand nieces and nephews; she ...

Ruth Kawailani Soares, 81

Ruth Kawailani Soares, devoted Jehovah’s Witness, wife, mother, sister, and friend to many, died 12.17.2022, at the age of 81. She was born on the island of Molokai to the late William and Mary AhYee on 07.14.1941. She grew up and lived most of her young adult life on the island of Molokai and married her long-time friend, Jacob H. Soares, also from the island of Molokai. They were married on 12.31.1958 and had five children, Jadelin (Coy) Wright, Bryan (Gwen) Soares, Dexter (Rhona) Soares, Stacy (Alan) Fukuoka, and Michelle D. (Kyle) Miyajima. Later, they moved to Oahu and spent some ...

Herminio Batacan Simon, 77

Herminio Batacan Simon, of Lahaina, passed away on January 15, 2023, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on September 16, 1945 in the Philippines. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Maria Lanakila Church in Lahaina. Visitation will continue at the church on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 10 a.m.; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park in Haiku. Herminio was a utility worker at Kapalua Bay Hotel until he retired. He is survived by his wife, Gudencia Simon; son, Charleis Simon; siblings, Rodrigo (Benilda) ...

Henrietta Kan Hai Mahuna, 102

Henrietta Heneli Kan Hai Mahuna, of Honokowai, Maui, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022, with loved ones by her side at Hale Makua, Kahului, Maui. Survived by: Daughters: Hana (Hannah) V Yarborough (Roger, Sr.), Marie Malia Cyphers (Richard, Sr.). 21 Grandchildren, numerous Great-Grandchildren and also Great-Great-Grandchildren. Pre-deceased by Husband: Solomon David Mahuna. Children: Solomon Kolomona Mahuna, Charles Kalehua Mahuna, Henrietta Heneli Owen, Dawn Mahuna-infant, David Mahuna-infant. Grandchildren: Wesley Reeves, Brian Reeves, Richard Cyphers, Jr. ...