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Bernice Kuemanu Higa-Wirtl, 81

Bernice Kuemanu Higa-Wirtl, 81, of Wailuku, Maui passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and Hospice Maui on November 05, 2019. She was born to William Ulumaheihei Purdy and Ella Haiaulu Kapaku on September 24, 1938. Visitation will be held at Ka'ahumanu Church on Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 9:00am to 11:00am; with service over urn to begin at 11:00am. Interment of urn will be held on Monday, January 13, 2020 at 11:00am at Maui Veteran's Cemetery in Makawao. Bernice is survived by husband, Karl Wirtl; brother, Robert (Jojo) Purdy Sr.; children, Sons: Wayne ...

Curtis Rudolph Jarnesky, 67

Curtis Rudolph Jarnesky, 67, of Wailuku, Maui passed away on November 19, 2019 under the care of Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Puunene, Maui on August 19, 1952 to the late John G. Jarnesky and Ann Jarnesky Garcia. Although he is no longer with us, he will be remembered in the hearts of his wife, Trisha Jarnesky; children, Brad C. Jarnesky (Jonelle), Ashley Jarnesky (Mono); siblings, Diane Pacheco (Joseph), John Gilbert Jarnesky Jr., Stephanie Jarnesky (Cliff), Rodney Jarnesky (Ivy), Gwendolyn Jarnesky (Dennis); 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchild; numerous nieces, ...

Mary Kalehuawehe, 72

Mary Kalehuawehe, 72 of Wailuku, Maui passed away on October 20, 2019 under the care of Hale Makua in Kahului. She was born on November 22, 1946 in Hana, Maui. She is survived by her caregiver and niece, Mahealani Kupau of Wailuku; sisters, Theresa (Hanky) Eharis, Cecelia Kupau, Valorey (John) Ng, all of Hana, and Annie (Murphy) Kanana of Waianae; brothers, John (Jane) Kupau of Lahaina, Fabian (Gwen) Kupau of Wailuku, and Francis Kupau of Hana; god children, Lani (Hanale) Keanaaina and Shiloh Kahele both of Las Vegas, Christin (Matt) Pauole and Alia (Liah) Mahuna and Ginelle Kupau all ...

Harry Hajime Miyamoto, 73

Harry Hajime Miyamoto, 73, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2019 with loving family by his side. Services honoring Mr. Miyamoto will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at MOA True Health Center, 164 Kamehameha Avenue, Kahului, HI 96732, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. At the family's request, please no flowers. Harry was born on October 7, 1946 to Mr. Saburo and Mrs. Chieko Miyamoto in Wailuku, HI. Harry leaves to cherish his memory sister, Eileen (Victor) Kinoshita; brother, Brian (Lori Murakami) Miyamoto; and niece, Jennifer (Ryan Nakamura) ...

Theodore CRAIG Keawemauhili Morrison, 65

Theodore CRAIG Keawemauhili Morrison, age 65, died on Nov. 28, 2019 in Wailuku, Maui. Craig was born on Dec. 2, 1953 in Honolulu to parents Ted and Marion (Tita) Morrison. He graduated from Kahuku High School just down the road from his beloved Kawela Bay where he lived for many years. Craig was a Journeyman carpenter on Maui for most of his adult life where he was happiest golfing and surfing. He is survived by his mother, sisters, Haunani, Napua, Wynne and Ilima and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. Craig’s family would like to thank the ...

William M. “Bill” Shepard, 84

William M. “Bill” Shepard, 84, of Lahaina, Maui and formerly from East Kingston, NH, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2019 with his beloved wife Marilyn by his side. Bill was born in Nashua, NH on March 9, 1935, the son of Basil and Ethel Shepard. Bill was a graduate of Boston University and spent his management career in the aerospace industry. He was active in his church and community. Bill was a dedicated Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics fan. He enjoyed going to water aerobics for exercise but mostly for the camaraderie of friends. He was big fan of the Trilogy and their ...