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Dennis Russell

Dennis Lee Russell, 78, a devoted husband, father, and respected builder of luxury homes, passed away peacefully under Hospice Maui care on November 25, 2024 surrounded by Rhonda, his beloved wife of 60 years, and his children. Dennis loved his family above all else. He was kind and looked ...

Dennis Koyama

Dennis Yasuo Koyama, 78, of Lahaina, HI, passed away on November 25, 2024. Dennis was born June 9, 1946, in Lahaina, HI he is the youngest son of Sadao “Codac” Koyama and Dorris Shizue (Nakamoto) Koyama. Dennis was drafted in the Army in 1968 , and served until honorably discharged ...

Janet Umemura

Janet Satsuko Umemura, 91, of Wailuku, Maui passed away on December 9, 2024 under the care of Islands Hospice. She was born on November 12th 1933 to Yutaka Kawakami and Masako Saiki. She is survived by her daughter Joy Umemura; sister Ruth Fukushima; brother Ray Kawakami and plus numerous ...

Kathleen Fong

Kathleen Chiemi Fong, 61, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on December 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 22, 1963, in Wailuku, Maui to parents Richard and Elaine Kina. Kathy will be remembered for being a loving wife, mother, sister, aunty, and friend. Her unwavering kindness, generosity, and willingness to help made her truly special. She will be missed dearly. Visitation will be held from 9:00am to 11:00am on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Ballard Family Mortuary Kahului; eulogy will begin at 11:00am; prayer service starts at 11:15am; burial will ...

Gwendolyn Bailey

Gwendolyn Ewalani Bailey passed away on Friday December 6, 2024, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Born in Honolua Bay on March 11, 1941, and raised in Lahaina, Maui. Parents Henry & Mary Shim brothers & sisters Stanley, Gilbert, Rodney, Leona & Roylen. Predeceased by Adrian, Gerald, Michael, ...

EARL UCHIDA

Earl Tadashi Uchida was born on May 25, 1952 to Fusae Uchida and Henry Yorisada Uchida and passed away on December 7, 2024. He grew up in Wailuku and was a lifelong resident. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Lorraine Kato. As a youth he participated in several sports including Little League baseball and tennis, where he served as captain of his tennis team. He loved going to Las Vegas with his friends and would go as often as he could. Earl served his military service in the army and was stationed in Germany. He retired as an SP4. Dogs were a big part of his ...