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Shawn Gomes

Shawn Charles Gomes, 54, of Kula passed away on February 19, 2025. Shawn was born on November 23, 1970, in Wailuku, Hawaii to Manuel and Mildred Gomes of Kihei. He worked as a granite fabricator at Ceramic Tile Plus for 16 years. He was a man who brought joy to those around him with his humor and kindness. He was a devoted father to his son Isaiah and a devoted husband to his wife Heather. Shawn is survived by his wife Heather, son Isaiah. Siblings Kevin (Lynndee) Gomes, Roxanne (Eric Sharp) Gomes, Shannon Rezentes, and Pi’ilani Fong. Predeceased by Mother Mildred Roloos, ...

Naomi Nemoto

Naomi Kawahara Nemoto, 77 of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Maui on July 10, 1947, Naomi was a beloved wife, stepmother, sister, aunt and grandmother. Naomi graduated from Maui High School in 1965 and attended Maui Community ...

Abigail Hoopii-Morris

Abigail Kaleionapali Hoopii-Morris passed away on January 31, 2025, at the age of 87 in Kahului, HI. Born on November 25, 1937, she lived a full and vibrant life cherished by those around her. A gathering to honor her life will be held at Nakamura Mortuary, with a family service from 9:00 to ...

Donald Frank Miller

Donald Frank Miller of Makawao joined our Lord peacefully on March 1, 2025, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Don was born on February 3, 1952, in Gary, Indiana. He served in the United States Marine Corps for 6 years and was stationed at Pearl Harbor, Oahu, where he met his beautiful wife, Liz. They were married and devoted to each other for 50 years. They were still holding hands when he took his last breath. Don had a great passion for cooking and considered himself a “foodie”. He worked in many management roles in restaurants over the years of his life and retired from ...

Joene Mayor

Joene Mayor passed away on February 13, 2025, following a long illness, in Kahului, Maui, Hawaii. Joene was born Eraina Joene Mayor on August 11, 1944, to parents William Henry Mayor and Alice Meyer Mayor. She was married to Roger Loring and lived for a time in Vancouver, Washington. Following ...

Kiyoshi Hashimoto

Kiyoshi Hashimoto, 92, of Kula, Maui, passed away on January 27, 2025 at home with family at his side. He was born in Paia, Maui. Private services were held. Kiyoshi was a retired Draftsman for TRW. He is survived by his wife, Cecile Hashimoto; children, Alison “Miiki” Ige, ...