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Aline Hamaguchi Rolaff, 88

Aline Hamaguchi Rolaff passed away in her sleep in the morning of October 08, 2021. She was born on April 09, 1933 in Paia and raised in Kuiaha, Maui. She is survived by sisters Evelyn Mack of Auburn, California and Lucille Ogata of Kahului, Maui and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews in Hawaii and the mainland. She graduated from Maui High School in 1950 and Maui Technical School in 1952. While working on Maui after graduation, she developed a strong urge to find her sister in Japan. She found her sister and also found a job at the American Embassy in Tokyo. This led to a ...

Eric C. Sakugawa, 70

Eric C. Sakugawa, 70, of Kula, Maui passed away on October 25, 2021. He was born on August 11, 1951; the fifth child of James and Jane Sakugawa. Eric graduated from Maui High School and California State University, Fresno. He was a partner in the family’s cattle and hog business, James C. Sakugawa and Sons, along with his brothers. The business is operated on Maui, Haleiwa (Oahu), Molokai and Merced, California . Eric is survived by his sisters: Carol (David) Chang and Evelyn (Richard Kido) Sakugawa and brothers: Ronald (Stephanie) Sakugawa and Jerry (Elsie) Sakugawa. He is also ...

Joseph Manaois, 86

Joseph Manaois, 86 of Wailuku; was born on May 6, 1935 in Hana, Maui to Juan & Inez Manaois. Gone Fishing in Heaven surrounded by his Ohana under the care of Hospice Maui on October 6, 2021. Joseph is predeceased by his wife Maizie Manaois; Daughters Kathlene Manaois; Josette “Josie” Manaois; Sisters Consuelo “Connie” (Sakae) Manjiu; Clara Manaois & Cecilia “Cece” (Samuel) Kalalau; Brothers Jaquin (Cindy) Manaois & Vincent Manaois. He is survived by his Sister Remidios “Midy” (Johnny) Eharis; sons Joseph “Sonny Boy” (Judy) Manaois; Nathaniel Pila Manaois; Kent ...

Iris Leimomi Gushiken, 48

There was an error in the middle name of Glenn Gushiken on Obituary that ran on Saturday, October 23. She is survived by her mother, daughters Deserie Haunani Aguinaldo-Gushiken and Kamele Jean Alison-Gould, son Javin Roy Gushiken, brothers Glenn “Ika” Gushiken, Steven Gushiken, and Pomaika‘i Santos, sisters Malie Sumida, Tiara Fernandez, and Kimberly Hamada, 2 grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Online Condolences to: www.normansmortuary.com.

Dominga Lucero Acob, 73

Dominga Lucero Acob, 73 of Kahului Maui passed away on September 28, 2021 at the Maui Health Hospital. She was born on December 14, 1947 in Pangasinan, Philippines. Dominga came to Hawaii in 1971 and had many jobs throughout her life from Maui Surf to Hawaii Commercial and Sugar Company (HC&S), where she retired in 2008. Dominga had a deep love and connection for Augustine, whom she married in March, 1976. As many of you know, Augustine recently passed away on August 13, 2021. The years they were able to spend together were the greatest years of her life. Dominga is survived by her ...

Iris Leimomi Gushiken, 48

Iris Leimomi Gushiken of Haiku, Maui passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020. She was born in Wailuku on July 9, 1972, to Glenn Gushiken and Norma Jean Montalvo. She was preceded in death by her father, daughter Kamaile Alison-Gould, and brother Dale Roy Gushiken. She is survived by her mother, daughters Deserie Haunani Aguinaldo-Gushiken and Kamele Jean Alison-Gould, son Javin Roy Gushiken, brothers Glenn âIkaã Gushiken, Steven Gushiken, and Pomaika’i Santos, sisters Malie Sumida, Tiara Fernandez, and Kimberly Hamada, 2 grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, extended ...