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Peter A. Schramm, 74

February 2, 1947 - September 1, 2021; Wailuku, Maui Peter Schramm was born in Santa Barbara to Edward W. Schramm and Janet Angell Schramm. Since childhood Peter had a passion for all things mechanical. His intelligence and knowledge were wide ranging; a friend of the family said he knew lots about a lot of things. His main expertise was in rebuilding and repairing automobiles but he developed a range of skills that enabled him to successfully rewire a house, build a staircase, shoot pool, repair clocks... For the past forty years he lived and worked on the island of Maui. Peter ...

Johnny Espiritu, 74

Johnny Espiritu of Lahaina departed on October 14, 2021 at Maui Memorial Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was born in Alcala, Pangasinan, Philippines on January 16, 1947. His journey in Lahaina began in 1976. He worked for Pioneer Mill Co. and would continue to establish himself at many other jobs throughout the year, ending up at the Ka‘anapali Golf Course until his retirement in 2017. Johnny was a humble, respected man who worked hard and sacrificed everything for his family. He enjoyed military documentaries, watching sports, and gatherings with his ...

Yoshito Nishikawa, 94

Yoshito Nishikawa of Pukalani passed away on September 6, 2021. He was born on December 16, 1926 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Yoshito is survived by his wife, Kay; children, Kelli (Mark) Nishikawa; and grandchildren, Ty and Kei Nishikawa. A private service was held. Online condolences can be left at Nakamuramortuary.com.

Roselia Pepe Eugenio, 99

Our beloved mother, Roselia Pepe Eugenio passed away peacefully with her family at her side on October 4, 2021. She was born in Paauilo, Hawaii in July 1922. She is survived by her sons, Daniel, Paul and Darren Eugenio and daughters, Veronica Coakley and Nellie Lam. Our mother was a kind and happy person who always extended a helpful hand to those in need and shared loving words of kindness with every-one she came across. We will dearly miss the happiness and warmth she always bestowed upon us. Ballard Family Mortuary assisted with the arrangements.

Henry Aiau Kauka Koa, 58

Henry Aiau Kauka Koa, 58, of Kahului, passed away on September 30, 2021 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on May 10, 1963 in Honolulu. Aiau was a Harbor En-forcement Officer II, assigned DOT Harbor Police Unit, Maui District. He was also a musician. He is survived by his children, Olecis (Sami Valle) Koa, Oralani Koa; hanai son, Lanakila (Brandi) Kaoni; mother of his children, Lilyana Koa; grandchildren, Nonohe, Haliko, Kawaiho’ola, and Kilinahe Koa; siblings, Kailani Koa, Francis L. (Renette) Koa Jr., Herman (Ann) Koa, Molly Keolaokalani (Fredrick “Rico”) Koa-Ponce, ...

Elaine Moelea Binkie, 78

Elaine Moele’a Binkie, 78, of Makawao, went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2021 in Haiku. She was born on February 11, 1943 in Wailuku. Elaine retired after serving for almost 30 years in different capacities at Makawao Elementary School. She is survived by son Bryant Kamuela Binkie (Melissa), daughters Brandi Makaleka Yap (Butch), Bergundi Moele’a Grosulak (John); sister’s, Jocelyn “Nani” Vida, Carole Davis, Mona Hashimoto, and four grandchildren, Bryanne Kanile’aokeao Emi Binkie, Geij Kaniela Grosulak, Greisen Keoni Grosulak and Greinjer Kamuela Grosulak. She ...