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Charlotte Puha, 75

Charlotte Puha, 75, of Pāʻia passed away peacefully on January 05, 2019 in Kula.  She was born on March 29, 1943 in Honolulu.  She retired as a housekeeper. Charlotte is survived by her children Tami Puha, Wendi (Adrian) Hoopai, Wayne Keone (Jenn) Puha Sr., Babette (Jimmy) Kahalekai; grandchildren, Kato (Ani), Leina, Jun, Anela (Kaalai) Miller & Waylen Puha, Anuhea Hoopai, Jordon Takakura-Puha, Kai & KJ Puha, James, Brandon, Derek & Zach Kahalekai, Melissa & Hollee Dela Cruz; great grandchildren, Alina, Alii & Kaspian Miller, Kaipo Kahalekai, Eden & Kash Kahoohanohano; sisters, ...

Elliott N. Quinn, 80

Elliott N. Quinn, 80, of Kihei passed away on January 15, 2019 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on April 14, 1938 in Portland, Oregon. He was a former Marine and also the owner of Willamette Electric Products. After he retired in 1992, he and his wife moved to Maui. Elliott is survived by his wife, Sylvia Quinn and brother, Robert D. Quinn. He is predeceased by his parents, Robert E. Quinn and Alma I. Ouinn.

Cynthia Clark, 56

Cynthia Clark, 56 of Kihei passed away on January 22, 2019 under the care of Hospice Maui. She was born on September 3, 1962 in New York. She was the owner of Chameleon Talent Agency and was also an active member and a former president of the Kihei Rotary Club. Cynthia is survived by her mother, Janet Guendel and sisters, Deborah Boyce, Marci Guendel and Alison Redding. She is predeceased by her husband, Michael Clark; father Walter Guendel and brother, Ken Guendel. A memorial service will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Ballard Family Mortuary. In lieu ...

Michie Moto, 96

Michie Moto,96, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2018, in Honolulu,Hawaii at Liliha Healthcare Center under Bristol Hospice Care. She was born on April 8, 1922 on Oahu. She was predeceased by her husband, Mitsugi, and her daughter, Annette Isobe. She is survived by her daughters Patricia (Roy) Kan, Katherine (Dennis) Hashiro, Sharon Takasaki, 5 granddaughters and 4 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Stella Tamanaha and her brother, George (Kay) Hino. The family thanks Liliha Healthcare Center and Bristol Hospice for their care and support. Private ...

Misaye Nakamura, 98

Misaye Nakamura, 98, of Lahaina passed away on October 26, 2018. She was born on September 30, 1920 in Puukolii on Maui. Misaye was a retired employee of First Hawaiian Bank, her favorite employer. She is survived by her son, Leslie (Kathy), sisters Evelyn Araki and Margaret Zaan and, brothers Ginyei Matsudo and Jinchi Matsudo. The family would like to thank Eve and Daryl Aquino, Island Hospice, Yvette Marti and all the caregivers and nurses from Care Options. Private services were held. The family requests no koden or flowers. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Wanda Raphael Chinen, 82

Wanda Raphael Chinen, 82 of Kualapuu, Molokai died January 5, 2019 at her residence. Memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m. January 30 at Molokai Seventh Day Adventist Church in Kalamaula, Molokai. Molokai Mortuary, Leeward Funeral Home and Dodo Mortuary Kona assisted with the arrangements. Mrs. Chinen was born on April 6, 1936 in Maalehua, Molokai. She was a retired preschool teacher. She us survived by her daughter, Cindy (Jim) Kiyabu of Molokai.