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Molly G. Taomoto, 92

Molly G. Taomoto, 92, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2019 with loving family by her side. Services honoring Mrs. Taomoto were held privately by family. Molly was born on July 14, 1926 to Mr. Shozo and Mrs. Nabe Gishitomi in Wailuku, Maui. Molly worked at the Wailuku Library as a librarian. Molly left a positive impression on all of those who were fortunate enough to cross her path. People naturally gravitated to her personality, her gratitude, her compassion, and loving nature. When she wasn't working, she enjoyed gardening and spending time with loved ...

Lethe Ann “Huapala” Krueger, 70

Lethe Ann passed away on January 24, 2019. Born in Terra Haute, Indiana and resided in Wailuku, Maui. She was a retired H&R Block bookkeeper and receptionist. She is survived by husband, Joseph; son, Johayne; daughters, Lina Krueger and Lokelani (Jeremy) Lee; grandchildren, Brandon, Bailey. Aiden and Mason; sisters, Lynn, Lana and Lydia. Celebration of Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at St. Anthony's Church in Wailuku.

June Nishida (Edo), 69

June Nishida, 69, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on December 27, 2018, in Honolulu, Hawaii at Kaiser Moanalua Hospital. June was born on June 1, 1949 to Koichi and Toshiko Edo at Paia Hospital on Maui. She graduated from Baldwin High School, Class of 1967. June was a supportive and dedicated farmer’s wife and caregiver, loving mother, proud grandmother and giving friend. Her greatest joys were spending time with her grandchildren, collecting and watching Korean dramas with her friends and playing Candy Crush. June is survived by her mother Toshiko Edo, ...

Ricardo Aquino Casio, 94

Ricardo Aquino Casio, 94, of Wailuku, Maui passed away on January 9, 2019 a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He was born on January 28, 1924 in the Philippines to the late Gervacio and Christina Casio. Ricardo work as an Irrigator for HC&S for many years before retiring. He is survived by his wife, Ermelita Casio; sons, Richard Casio, Robert (Imelda) Casio, Eric Casio; daughter, Valerie (Jeffery) Farley; siblings, Librando (Mersedes) Casio, Artemio (Celedonia) Casio, Revelina Villaba, Juanita Casio; grandchildren, Roldan, Mitchell, Jourdan, ...

John Nakula Imaikalani Kahaialii, 60

John Nakula Imaikalani Kahaialii, 60, of Lahaina, Maui passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, January 18, 2019. He was born in Honolulu on July 4, 1958. He was predeceased by his father, Wilmont Kamaunu Kahaialii Sr, and his brother, Brian Kahaialii. John will continue to live in the hearts of his loving wife, Charlotte “Lei” Mundon Kahaialii; son, John Nakula Imaikalani Kahaialii II (Brenda); daughters, Tara-Lynn Kahaialii , Tania Lee Ilaoa (David), Tehani Kahaialii-Taulava (Lodley); mother, Ivy “Kaipo” Kamano Nuuhiwa; step-mother, Elzadia “Ipo” Kaopio Kahaialii; ...

Peter Chaminade Kapena Lum, 68

Peter Chaminade Kapena Lum, 68, of Lahaina, Maui, passed away on January 8, 2019 at Maui Memorial Medical Center in Wailuku with his family by his side. Peter is survived by his wife, Ginger, his sisters, Heila (Joe), Elaine, Bernadette (Roy), Carol, Mamo, his brother, Richard (Mary), his brother in law Gay (Kehau), his sister in laws, Rowena (Conrad), Jamie (Bobby), children, Kealii, Kapena (Abby), Keone, and three grandchildren. Peter was born to Landis and Elaine. He and his 13 brothers and sisters were raised in Pearl City. Peter worked at the age of 9 at 50th State ...