Breaking News

Obituaries

Joel Meaolalani Kunikatsu-Ni Nobriga, 30

Joel Meaolalani Kunikatsu-Ni Nobriga of Kahului, Maui passed away on Aug. 17, 2021 in Lakewood, Colorado. He was born on January 9, 1991. Joel is survived by his parents, Joseph and Joyce Nobriga; service dog Hunny Girl; brothers, Joseph (Stacey) Nobriga, Jr. and Joe-Joshua Nobriga; sister Greysie Nobriga; nephews, Leo, Lucan, and Landon Nobriga, and Ace Aluli-Vega; niece Azalea Aluli-Vega; godparents, Louie and Brenda Demello, and Cindy Cobb, and best friend, Wayne “Keoki” Darisay. He is also pre-deceased by his loyal service dogs,Joey & Lilly. Services for Joel will be held ...

Michael Edward Smith, 73

Michael Edward Smith, of Kula, Maui went to heaven on January 6, 2022. He was born on October 19, 1948 in Waukegan, Illinois. Mike loved life and making people laugh. He was proud to be a veteran and Dale Earnhardt fan. Michael is survived by his longtime companion Annie Lopes of Kula; dad and stepmom, Jim & Dixie Spahr of Florida; and sisters, Pam Smith-Bertison of Florida, Michele Smith-Tame of Indiana, and Tami (Steve) Poque of Florida. He is preceded in death by his mother, Vernamae Spahr, and father, Eugene Edward Smith. His service will be held at Maui Veterans Cemetery on ...

Rogelio Sayo Tinaza, 76

Rogelio Sayo Tinaza of Makawao, Maui, passed away on December 20, 2021 in Wailuku, Maui. He was born on September 20, 1945 in the Rogelio is pre-deceased by his wife, Helena “Yadao” Tinaza. He is survived by his children, Andres (Remy) Yadao, Rosemarie (Ronald) Bergonia, Mylene (Oscar) Tinaza-Medrano, Janice (Arieste) Nono; granddaughters, Rona Marie Bergonia, Rose Anne Bergonia, Khara Jane Nono, Katelyn Nono, Kaylee Nono; grandsons, Adrian Yadao, Arielle James (Jazmyn Kaleo) Yadao, Piolo Vidal Tinaza, Gian Carlo Medrano; great-grandsons, Xairus Kian Lokela Yadao, Casey James ...

Lucio Madamba, 96

Lucio Madamba passed away peacefully at home on December 23, 2021. He was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by his wife, Magdalena Madamba; children, Nora Madamba, Corazon (Kennan) Randolph, and Eric (Jeslyne) Madamba; grandchildren, Kristopher Randolph, Keralyn Randolph, Krystal Randolph, Micah Madamba, and Maddux Madamba. Mahalo to Bayada and Hospice Maui for their help, aide, and care for Papa Lucio. Services will be held at Norman’s Mortuary on Friday, January 14, 2022. Viewing will be at 9:00am with service at 11:00am. Burial to follow at Maui ...

Lucille B. Pacheco, 81

Lucille B. Pacheco, 81, of Kahului, Maui passed away on December 28, 2021, in Wailuku. She was born on September 14, 1940, Maui, Hawaii. Lucille is survived by her sons, David T. Pacheco Jr., Dennis T. Pacheco (Dorene), sister Mildred Molina (Steven), brother Louis Cambra (Irene), and granddaughter, Amber Pacheco. She is predeceased by her husband, David T. Pacheco Sr., and her parents Louis and Margaret Cambra. Lucille retired from Safeway Kahului, as a Baker and was the owner of Lucille’s Cake Boutique. Services will be held at Christ The King Church, Kahului on January 12, ...

Susan R. Thurman, 78

Susan Thurman, 78, of Kihei, Hawaii, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2021 after prolonged illness. Sue spent most of her life in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before retiring to Hawaii with her husband, Alan. After graduating from Brentwood High School, she continued her studies at Carnegie Mellon University, graduating in 1964. Sue began her professional career as an English teacher at Taylor Allderdice High School. She was a published freelance writer and volunteered as a dolphin trainer at the Pittsburgh Zoo Aquarium. She transitioned into working as an independent ...