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Marsha Ann Erenia Leonani Shepherd, 64

Marsha Ann Erenia Leonani Shepherd, 64 of Kahului, went home to Jesus on August 14, 2019 while surrounded by her loved ones at Hospice Maui Hale. She was born on March 8, 1955 in Wailuku. Marsha Ann was a self-employed seamstress. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading, caring for others and sharing the love of Jesus. Marsha Ann is survived by her children, Domino Rarangol, Justin Shepherd, Everjoy Shepherd, Magik Kalua Shepherd; hanai son, Keanu Pacheco; brothers, Christopher Bueno, and Shane Bueno; sisters, Marilyn “Java” Kaahanui, and Henereit “Juling” ...

George Gohara, 90

George Gohara, 90, of Pukalani died July 2,2019 at his home. George was born in Pukalani, he was a retired hydrologic technician for the USGS, a veteran of the U.S. Army and member of Makawao Hongwanji. Private services held. No koden. He is survived by his wife, Caren Gohara of Pukalani; daughters, Cary (Calvin) Hayashi of Pahoa and Lauren Gohara of New York; brother, Roy (Suni) of California; brother-in-law, Clifford Arakawa of California; granddaughter, Sara Hayashi of Hilo. Pre-deceased by brother, Tadashi (Sachie) Gohara and sister Patsy Arakawa.

Kincaid Biga Kupahu Sr., 58

Kincaid Biga Kupahu Sr. also known as Uncle King, 58 of Kihei, Maui passed away on August 6, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 17, 1961 in Ewa Beach, Oahu. Kincaid served in the US Navy. Later worked for the Sugar Cane Train in Lahaina, Maui. He played music at Montage Canoes, Kaananapli Beach Hotel Tiki Terrace, Napili Kai Seahouse Restaurant, Napili Kai Foundation and he played with various groups, entertainers and Halau’s. Kincaid is predeceased by his parents, Henry I. Kupahu Sr. and Francis B. Kupahu; father-in-law, Peter M. Kaina Jr.; daughter, ...

John Edward Seeley, 91

John Seeley, 91, of Kihei, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 17 after a long battle with renal failure. Originally from New Jersey, born July 15, 1928, John enlisted in the Navy at 17 and served as a Corpsman, proudly attached to the 5th Marines in San Diego, Guam, and North China. John moved to Maui in 1993, and instantly fell in love with his island home. He showed his aloha ʻāina by becoming involved in a variety of volunteer work. His love of Maui was surpassed only by his love for his ʻohana. He was a devoted family man who, along with Rita—his ...

Ronald David Vaught, 82

Ronald David Vaught, 82 of Kihei, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 16, 2019.  He was born in Cleveland OH to Glenn Albert and Florence Balicki Vaught. Although he is no longer here, he will continue to live in hearts of his loving wife, Alexa Keaunui Vaught; daughters Faith (Thomas) Sandi of Lahaina, Lisa (Jim) Schmidt of Las Vegas, and son Mark (Melinda) Vaught of Wailuku; grandchildren Cymbre Sandi, Krystal (Keoni) Lota, Madison Vaught, Montana Vaught, and Mallorie Vaught; and great-grandchildren Chaston Abut, and Jordyn Lota. A celebration of Ron’s life will be ...

Ernesta S. Lana, 92

Ernesta S. Lana, 92, of Lahaina peacefully passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family and Hospice Maui on July 27, 2019. Ernesta was born on November 12, 1926 to Leona de Guzman and Wenceslao Salomon in the Philippines. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Nakamura Mortuary from 6:00pm-9:00pm, service to begin at 7:00pm; second day service will continue Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 9:00am. She will be laid to rest at Maui Memorial Park Wailuku at 12:30pm. Ernesta was married to her late husband, Ruperto Lana. She is survived by her son, ...