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Barry Kauwiki Kubo, 50

Barry Kauwiki Kubo, 50 passed on February 17, 2019. He was a retired lieutenant from the Maui Police Department. He is survived by his wife, Miki, sons; Bryant, Dayne and Olyn and daughter, Taylee. Parents, Allan and Mamo Kubo. Siblings, Kaleo Li, Kananiokeakua and Kawaiolaokalani Kubo. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Hope Chapel in Kihei. Visitation will begin at 9 am with services to follow at 10:30 am. The family kindly requests no flowers. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Leonardo Banal Lozano, Sr., 80

Leonardo Banal Lozano, Sr., 80, of Lahaina, Maui, passed away on February 3, 2019, at his home with loving family by his side, under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born on May 31, 1938 in The Philippines. He is the eldest of 10 siblings of late Faustino & Amanda Lozano. Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Maria Lanakila Church; mass will begin at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 8, 2019, at Norman’s Mortuary; prayer service will begin at 10:00 a.m.; burial will follow, 12:30 p.m., ...

Celerina “Sally” Morondos, 84

Celerina “Sally” Morondos, 84, of Kahului, passed peacefully on August 31, 2018 at Hale Makua Kahului. A Celebration of Life will be held at Hale Nanea on Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with the arrangements. Mrs. Morondos was born on March 9, 1934 in Lahaina. She worked as a housekeeper. Sally was predeceased by her husband, Emiliano Morondos; daughter, Mercedes “Mercy” Clark; son, Rodrigo “Rego” Morondos. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, children, Orlando (Andrea) Morondos, Lita Morondos Grimes, Rita ...

Teresa S. Punio, 90

Teresa S. Punio, 90, of Waikapu, passed away on February 15, 2019 at 12:40am. She was born on June 28, 1928 in Kapaa, Kauai to Paula Marcos and Faustino Simpliciano. Her celebration of life will be held at St. Theresa’s Church on March 9, 2019. Family visitation will be held from 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM. Public visitation will be held from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM. Service will begin at 9:00 AM. Burial will be at 12:30 PM at the Garden of Meditation-Maui Memorial Park. Teresa was a retired housekeeper at Royal Lahaina Hotel. She is predeceased by her husband Elias Punio Sr; her parents ...

David W. “Buck” Rogers, 61

David W. “Buck” Rogers, 61, of Kihei, passed away on February 20, 2019 at his residence. He was born on December 12, 1957 in Ridgecrest, California. Buck worked as a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his loving companion of 17 ½ years, Beth E. Sellman; sister, Neala (Steven) Montgomery, and brother-in-law, Bob Brannon. Buck is predeceased by his parents, Wilburn and Thelma Rogers, and sister, Mickey Brannon. Funeral services will be held in Oklahoma at a later date followed by a Celebration of Life also at a later date in Kihei. Online condolences may be made to: ...

Kenneth Sakagawa, 82

Kenneth Sakagawa, 82, of Wailuku passed away on February, 27, 2019. He was born on December 20, 1936 in Paia, Maui. He retired from Hawaiian Tel as Linemen supervisor and Communications consultant for Verizon Communications. He is survived by his wife, Emiko, daughter Lori, step-son, Leslie Kanamu, son Ryan, step-daughter, Nurjan, sister, Edith (Steve) Shiraki, and 5 grand-children and 3 great grand-children. Services will be held on Saturday, March 9, 4:00 pm at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com