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Joseph “Sonny Boy” Manaois, 68

Joseph “Sonny Boy” Manaois of Wailuku, the eldest child of the late descendants Joseph and Maizie P. K. Manaois was born on July 4, 1954 in Hana, Maui, Hawaii passed away at Maui Memorial Medical Center on July 25, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Judy Polido Manaois; sister, Naomi Kuailani; brothers, Pila Manaois, Kent Manaois, Keoki Manaois; along with many nieces and nephews. The Manaois ‘Ohana would like to thank all the Physicians and Staff of Malama I ke Ola Heath Center, Maui Memorial Medical Center, Liberty Dialysis Wailuku and Hale Makua Kahului for taking great ...

Virgilio Seatriz, 53

Virgilio “Virgil” Munar Seatriz, of Lahaina, Maui passed away on July 16, 2022. He was born to Virgilio Sr. and Lolita Munar Seatriz on January 27, 1969 in Wailuku. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Nakamura Mortuary from 10:30am to 11:30am with prayer service to begin at 12:00pm. Burial to follow at Maui Memorial Park Garden of Meditation at 2:00pm. He is predeceased by his mother, Lolita Munar Seatriz; survived by his father, Virgilio Pe Benito Seatriz Sr.; uncles, aunties, cousins, nieces, and nephews. May he rest in peace and love. Online ...

Rebecca Kapuna Paresa Spens-Blakley, 80

Rebecca of Kihei, died at home under hospi-cecare on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Affectionately known as “Becky” by her family and friends, she worked many years at the Renaissance Hotel in Wailea, before retiring. Becky was passionate about sewing quilts. Anyone lucky enough to receive one from her appreciated the intricate work and hours of labor that went into each blanket. Her quilt designs were each one of a kind and her work meticulous. She is survived by 3 sons: Michael Kekoa Spens, Darin Keola Spens and Mark Kahale Spens (Melissa); 6 grandchildren: Brenna, Paityn, Adrian, ...

Florence Yuriko Yotsuya, 97

Florence Yuriko Yotsuya, of Kahului, Maui passed away on June 22, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice Maui. She was born to Shoichi and Haru Tanaka on August 24, 1924 in Hamakuapoko, Maui. Florence enjoyed baking, taking care of her dog and watching “Angels” baseball. She is predeceased by her husband, Taishin Yotsuya and brother, Makoto Tanaka; survived by her sons, Clifford (Kiye) Yotsuya and Ronald (Norma) Yotsuya; daughter, Sandra (Raymond) Nishihara; sister, Tokiye Shishido; brother, Richard Tanaka; 9 grandchildren; and 10 ...

Thomas Hoben “Hachi” Krueger III, 74

Thomas Hoben “Hachi” Krueger of Wailuku, Maui passed away on July 30, 2022 at the age of 74, from kidney disease complications. Tom was born on Maui, April 6, 1948 to Thomas Hobron Kruger Jr. and Masako (Takahashi) Krueger. He attended Kamehameha Schools, Lahainaluna, and graduated from Baldwin High School. He earned a Bachelor’s degree at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. In Utah he met and married Dawna Lee (Hanson) Krueger on July 31, 1971. Tom, Dawna and their two daughters, Tracey and Keli’i moved back to Maui in 1979. Thomas worked as a diesel mechanic at Maui ...

Victoria Kauimaeolekukunaokala Madsen, 88

Victoria Kauimaeolekukunaokala Madsen, of Ewa, HI, passed away on July 31, 2022 at Hale Makua in Kahului, Maui. She was born on October 20, 1933 in Nanakuli, HI. Victoria was a music entertainer. She also worked as a house-keeper for Napili Beach Club. She is survived by her children, Francine Hanamaikai (David), Margie Kamakaokalani-Wittkowske (Jim), Kimberly Alcover (Elton), Francis Kamakaokalani (Claudia), Mapuana Tuli, Mahealani Laikona (Joseph), Eric Austring (Janice), and Kealoha Arelliano-Jenkins (Robert); daughter-in-law, Karen Kamakaokalani; sister, Lydia Tavares; many ...