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Diane Sachi Hanada, 64

Diane Sachi Hanada, 64, passed away peacefully in Kahului, Maui on December 5, 2019 with her family and her caregiver at her side. She was born in Wailuku, Maui on May 28, 1955 to Katsumi and Fumie Hanada. Diane is survived by her mother Fumie, sisters Gail (Danny) Kawahara, Wendy (George) Choi, niece Dana Agarano, nephews Jonathan (Kristie) Choi, David (Carly) Choi, great niece Sarah Agarano, great nephews Jacob Agarano and Nathan Choi. Private service were held and the family requests that in lieu of Koden, donations in Diane’s name be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. ...

Kengo Kato, 97

Kengo Kato, 97, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2019, with loving family by his side. Services honoring Mr. Kato will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Wailuku Hongwanji, with visitation at 10:00am, and service at 11:00am. Kengo was born on August 10, 1922 to Mr. Chyotaro and Mrs. Moto Kato in Maui, HI. He was an Electrician and took great pride in providing for the family. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed photography, fishing, music, gardening, carpentry, working on the house, but most importantly, he cherished time spent with family and ...

Morgan A’ulike Montgomery Sr. 41

Morgan A’ulike Montgomery Sr. 41, was called to heaven on November 27, 2019. Morgan was born January 1, 1978 in Wailuku, Maui. Morgan worked in the hotel industry, roofing, sales, and private homes maintenance. He enjoyed football as he played semipro for Kīhei Heat and coached for Lahaina Chiefs Pop-Warner. Morgan was a very talented artist. He loved the water and nature. Morgan loved spending as much time as he could with his family. Morgan will continue to live in the hearts of his devoted wife Tamara Biho Montgomery, son's Morgan "Bula" Montgomery Jr., Mauaʻālina "Mau" ...

Lillian Yuriko Murakami

Lillian Yuriko Murakami died on August 30, 2019 at home under the care of Hospice Maui. She was predeceased by her husband, Yoshio Murakami. She is survived by her children Keith (Marilyn) Murakami, Alan Murakami, Norene (Michael) Shim and Gail Murakami. She is also survived by sister, Utako Goo. Lillian is also survived by five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Mahalo to her caregiver, Kiley Kuailani, and Maui Hospice nurse, Colleen Watanabe, for all their loving care and support. Lillian's and Yoshio's ashes will be scattered together at a later date in a ...

Midori T. Orikasa, 97

Midori T. Orikasa, 97 of Kahului, Maui passed away peacefully on November 30, 2019 under the care of Hospice Maui. She was born on September 14, 1922 in Stockton, CA. She is predeceased by her husband Iwao Orikasa. She is survived by sons Edwin (Diane) Orikasa and Lester (JoAnn) Orikasa; daughter Bernie (Dean) Saiki; grandchildren Len Orikasa, Wade (Jill) Orikasa, Ross Orikasa, Kelly (Ben) Sacapanio, Kelsie Orikasa, Jay Saiki, Jenny (Brett) Ho, Mark Saiki. Great grandchildren Aliya, Kalyssa, and Koltyn Orikasa; Kamea Sacapanio; Layla and Noelle Ho. A private celebration of life ...

Gabriel Ramirez-Olea, 56

Gabriel Ramirez-Olea, 56, of Lahaina, passed away on December 2, 2019 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on March 24, 1963 in Mexico City. Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Ballard Family Mortuary, service will begin at 11:30 a.m., cremation will follow. Gabriel worked for Azteca Maui LLC. He is survived by his 6 children, Daniel Alberto Ramirez-Robles, Griselda Ramirez-Robles, Ashley Ku’uipo (Ryan) Arebaugh, Daphne Keilani Ramirez, Ikaika Alexander Ramirez, and Gabriel Kaleikaumaka Ramirez; and 6 grandchildren, Ailane Jaqueline ...