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Manuel Solomon Martelles, 76

Manuel Solomon Martelles, 76, of Makawao, passed away on August 5, 2019 at Hospice Maui Hale. He was born on June 14, 1943 in Puunene, Maui. Visitation 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2019 at St. Joseph Church, Mass 7 p.m., cremation will follow. Urn burial service will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, August 26, 2019 at the Maui Veterans Cemetery. Manuel retired from HC&S where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. He had two brothers who are deceased, (Anthony Martelles and Joseph Martelles) but he is survived by his son, Glen Daguay; brothers and sisters, Patricia (Costo) ...

Paul H. Martin, 80

Paul Martin (Fingers) was born on November 11, 1938 in Arizona, and passed away at Kula Hospital on August 10, 2019. Paul attended the University of Arizona and enlisted in the Navy, where he was stationed in Okinawa. A “free spirit”, he lived in Haight Ashbury during the days of flower power and the summer of love. Paul came to Maui in 1970 and sold flowers in Lahaina for 34 years. A ready smile, a kind word, and his guitar music brought joy to all he met. He will be missed by his many friends in Kula and his “family”, the staff of Kula Hospital. A celebration of Paul’s ...

Warren Masaichi Matsui, 85

Warren Masaichi Matsui, 85, of Kahului, Maui passed away on August 4,2019. He was born to parents Yuichi & Man Matsui on September 21, 1933 in Maalaea , Maui. Warren was predeceased in death by his parents, 3 brothers, and 1 sister. He is survived by a sister Ellen, and 2 brothers, Tetsuo and Jeff. He was a graduate of Baldwin High School class of 1952 and attended UH for 2 years before joining the Army in August 1954. After the Army, he used his GI Bill to attend the University of Illinois where he earned a degree in Architecture. He moved to Los Angeles, CA after graduation and ...

Howard T. Omura, 79

Howard T. Omura, 79, of Lahaina, Maui passed away on June 14, 2019 at Hale Makua Kahului. He was born on July 3, 1939 in Lahaina. Howard was a retired school administrator who served as principal at Hana High & Elementary, Kahului School and Maui High. He is survived by son, Scott Omura, daughter, Michele Sera, grandchildren Lark, Nicholas, Leah, Jacy & Bryce and sister, Joyce Sachi Miyaji. Private services were held. The family would like to thank Hale Makua Ilima and Hospice Maui. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Kiyoko Suzuki, 92

Kiyoko Suzuki, 92, of Pukalani passed away at her residence under the care of Islands Hospice on July 19, 2019. Kiyoko was born on December 19, 1926. Loving mother, grandma, sister, aunty, friend to many. She is survived by her sons, Clyde Suzuki of Pukalani, Miles (Cheryl) Suzuki of Ewa Beach; daughter, Faith (Garret) Tom of Waikele; grandchildren, Aaron Tom, Christopher Suzuki, Rachel Suzuki; brothers, Takeji Nihei, Akio (Kinue) Nihei; sister in laws, Stephanie Yayoshi, Sandra Suzuki; brother in law, Roy Fujii. Many numerous loving nieces and nephews. Kiyoko graduated from Maui ...

Anthony Vincent Vitale, 72

Anthony Vincent Vitale, 72, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on August 7, 2019, under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born on November 27, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2019, at Ballard Family Mortuary; prayer service will begin at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Ballard Family Mortuary; burial will follow, 1:00 p.m., at the Maui Veteran’s Cemetery in Makawao. Anthony was a retired Electronic Draftman at Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company. He is ...