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Amy Hew Chow

Amy (Hew) Chow, of Lahaina, Maui passed away on March 7, 2022 in northern California with family by her side. She was born in 1941 to Shoon Tet Hew and Annie Akiona. She was born and raised in Lahaina and graduated from Lahainaluna High School in 1959. Amy later attended Winona College in Minnesota where she earned a bachelor’s degree in education and later worked as a foreign language teacher. Amy will be deeply missed by her loving husband, daughter, son, three grandchildren and two sisters. Services will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on April 12, 2022. Visitation will begin ...

Shizuko “Tommy” Kohama, 94

Shizuko “Tommy” Kohama, born Jan. 2, 1928 to Jenichi and Hisayo Kohama of Kahului, passed away on March 1, 2022. She worked for Kahului Railroad Co. and retired from McCabe, Hamilton, Renny Co. and Y Hata on Maui. She is survived by companion Elaine Tanimoto, sisters Jane Ikeda, Ione Muranaka, sister in law Gail Kohama, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank all the people who have been such caring and considerate individuals in her life, including Island Hospice and Island Hospice House. Private services will be held and the family requests no ...

Ernesto Soriano, 77

Ernesto Soriano was born May 11, 1944 in Bugallon, Pangasinan, Philippines to parents, Cirilo and Marcela Soriano. He passed away peacefully at 3:15am on March 20th, 2022. Ernesto was surrounded with family at the time of his passing. Ernesto is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Jovita Soriano. Ernesto is also survived by his four children: Imelda Quiniones, Maresceil Hopman, Nemilyn O’Keane, and Nelson Soriano. His nine grandchildren: JR, Eric, Karlo, Lorraine, Cirilo, Jake, Rudy, Frank, and MacMac. And his five great grandchildren: Sophia (Sasa), Mia, Naomi, Cecilia, ...

Gilbert Tsugio Takamura, 75

Gilbert Takamura, passed away on February 15, 2021 at his home. He was born on May 29, 1945 in Wailuku. Gilbert was a loving husband, father, grand-father, brother, uncle and friend. He loved fishing, whether on a boat or from shore, and enjoyed talking about and showing his catch. Gilbert was an accomplished rough and finished carpenter for over 50 years. He worked on numerous projects that he shared with all. He was always willing to help others. Everyone that knew him loved Gilbert. He is thought of and missed every day. He is survived by his wife, Colleen Takamura; sons, Reid ...

Larry James Hamilton, “LarryJ”, 77

It is with fond remembrance that we announce the passing of Larry James Hamilton, “LarryJ”, age 77, of Kihei, Hawaii, formerly of Gary. LarryJ passed away in his sleep due to respiratory failure, at Maui General Hospital, on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was born on February 27, 1944, in Gary Indiana, to Charles F. and Harriet (Nelson) Hamilton. LarryJ graduated from Horace Mann High School in 1962. In his later years, Larry created a new life for himself on the island of Maui. He was an active member of the local community and participated in little league coaching, being a ...

Vivian L. Kamibayashi, 74

Vivian Leimomi (Hanohano) Kamibayashi, 74, of Wailuku, passed away on Febru-ary 16th, 2022, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on July 3rd, 1947, on Oahu and raised in Kapaa, Kauai. Vivian is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jacob J. Kamibayashi; son L. Kanane Kamibayashi; daughters, Leila-Joy (Juan) Garza and L. Makana Kamibayashi. Vivian is also survived by her sister Maude (John) Cumming; brothers Daniel Hanohano, Nathan (Deby) Hanohano & Kenneth Hanohano; grandchildren Brehdan Kamibayashi, Vance (Kayla) Hanohano, Jacob “Pono” Kamibayashi, Jonathan Garza, Jason ...