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Yoshino Hamai, 100

Yoshino Hamai, 100, of Honolulu, formerly of Kahului, Maui, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in Honolulu. She was born in Makawao. She retired as a waitress at Maui Country Club. She is survived by sons, Warren Hamai, Marvin (Karene) Hamai, Dwight (Donna) Hamai; daughter, Cheryl Hamai; five grandchildren; a great grandchild. Private services were held at the Kahului Hongwanji Mission.

Stanceford Melvin Kaina, 63

Stanceford Melvin Kaina, 63, of Hilo, died on July 23 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born on Maui, he was a Falsetto Musician & Entertainer for “Na Leo Nahenahe O Pohai Kealoha”. Friends may call 8:30–10:30 a.m. Saturday (August 24, 2019) at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hilo Stake Center (1373 Kilauea Ave.); funeral service at 11. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Survived by son, Stanceford (Dodi) Kaina, Jr. of Maui; companion, Piilani Rodrigues of Hilo; brothers, Paul (Cynthia) Anthony Kaina, Sr. of Maui, Henry (Sony) Kaina, III of ...

William Wailama Kepa, 52

William Wailama Kepa, 52, of Kula, passed away on July 17, 2019 at his residence. He was born on November 25, 1966 in Wailuku. A Celebration of Life will be held at Haliimaile hall on August 17, 2019 at 10 a.m.; scattering of ashes on August 18, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Maalaea Haycraft. William worked as a Landscaper. He is survived by his companion, Alice Kala; mother, Olga Kepa; hanai daughter, Chandalyn Visher; brothers, Joseph Kepa, Darrin Mahiai, Jerry Soto, Shannon Bagley; sisters, Yolanda Kepa, Olga Namauu, Cheryl Gratacos, Sonya Tye; hanai sisters, Kualei Kaahanui-Soriano, and ...

Benita Ulnagan Manrique, 86

Benita Ulnagan Manrique, 86, of Wailuku passed away at Hospice Maui Hale in Wailuku on June 25, 2019 under the care of Hospice Maui. Benita was born on May 16,1933 to Adriano and Candida Manrique in the Philippines. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Nakamura Mortuary from 6:00pm-9:00pm; second day service will continue Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 9:00am. She will be laid to rest at Maui Memorial Park Wailuku at 12:30pm. She is predeceased by her husband, Cresencio F. Manrique; children, Lionel Manrique, Lilian Cariaga, Lito Manrique, Loreli Calibuso, Laurente ...

Paz Bagoyo Sagayaga, 78

Paz Bagoyo Sagayaga, 78, of Makawao, Maui, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2019 with loving family by her side. Services honoring Mrs. Sagayaga were held privately by family. Paz was born on September 10, 1940 to Mr. Pedro and Mrs. Petra Bagoyo in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She was a homemaker, who took pride in caring for the children and handling the finances. When she wasn't working, she enjoyed baking, crocheting, sewing, and gardening; but most importantly, she enjoyed quality time with friends and family. Paz Sagayaga leaves to cherish her memory, her loving ...

Susana Andres Vinoray, 97

Susana Andres Vinoray, 97, of Kihei, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 1st, 2019. She was born in Tangaoan, Philippines on June 12th, 1922. Although she is no longer here, she will continue to live in the hearts of her children, Virgilio (deceased) (Erlinda) Vinoray, Lolita (Ernesto) Ibonia, Osmenio (Evelyn) Vinoray, Erlinda (Amando) Diolata, William (Mernaline) Vinoray, 16 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, and her many extended families. Services will be held on Thursday, August 15th, 2019 at Norman’s Mortuary from 6:00 p.m. with ...