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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 ...

Patricia “KUULEI” Nakagawa, 51

Patricia Kuulei Nakagawa of Kihei, Maui, HI passed away peacefully on March 10, 2022 in the care of Hospice Maui Hale in Wailuku, where she was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Kuulei was born on February 5, 1971 in Maui, Hawaii. She is survived by her father Charles Nakagawa, son Kahekili Nakagawa, brother Niles Nakagawa, and sisters Margaret and Karen. Kuulei was the proud owner of Kaptured Moments, a fine art printing company, in Kihei. She had an eye for detail and colors. Artists would seek her personal touch for their reproductions. A Celebration of Life and ...

Sadako Nikaido, 93

Sadako Nikaido of Pukalani passed away on February 12, 2022. Sadako enjoyed going to Las Vegas, cooking, sewing, quilting, making tsukemono,caring for her anthuriums and or-chids and caring for her family. She is predeceased by her husband Ralph Yoshimi Nikaido. Sadako is survived by daughters Robin Nikaido (Rik Albany) and Lori (Kirk) Tanaka and also leaves behind grandchildren Megan, Jayson, Kady, Erin, Chase and Dawn and 4 great grandchildren. Thank you to everyone who took time to come and “talk story” with Sadako after Ralph passed. She enjoyed your company and now is ...