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In memory of Paul Mitsugi Miyamoto


Paul Mitsugi Miyamoto passed away on Thursday February 19, 2026 at his residence. He was born on March 30, 1958. He is predeceased by his parents Tsuneo and Pauline Miyamoto, brother Leigh Miyamoto and nephew Johnny boy Miyamoto.

He is survived by brothers, John (Bridget)...

Agnes Kala'i Moleta, 86, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, surrounded by her ohana.
Agnes known to everyone as "Ma" was born on September 24, 1939, in Lanai City to Joseph and Trucilla Keanini. She was the second oldest of 10 children. She grew up in Lahaina and later moved to Pu'unene where...

Lucia P. Vidad, also known as Lucia Pescado Batoon of Lanai City, 86, died peacefully in her sleep on February 1, 2026 at Islands Hospice in Kahului, Maui. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Her Wake Service will be held at the ILWU Hall at 7:00pm on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Funeral Mass will start at 9:00am on...

Christian Cervantes Seacat, 51, of Kihei, Hawaii, passed away on December 27, 2025. Christian was
born May 9, 1974, in 9HQWXUD, California to the late Charles Martin Seacat (02/23/2010) and Maria
Louise Ortega Seacat (01/10/1981).
Christian was known for his loving, kind heart. He was always willing to lend a...

Judith K. Ishikawa
April 15, 1933 - December 15, 2025

Judith "Judy" K. Ishikawa, 92, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, under the care of Hospice Maui and with her family gathered together.

She is survived by her sister Rena Stant, her brother Carl (Joyce) Kashiwamura, her sisters-in-law...

Jeremy Dylan Jarvis, 50, of Haiku spun their final tune on February 11, 2026 thanks to Hawaii's Death With Dignity Laws. They were celebrated fiercely by their community who came out in the hundreds during the days leading up to their passing. A true DJ until the end, Carol King's "You've got a friend" filled the...

George Ballao Sr., 87, of Kahului, Maui,
passed away on January 29, 2026,
surrounded by his family.
Born on October 27, 1938, in
Ho'olehua, Moloka'i, to Estaneslao and
Gladys Katsuko Ballao, George grew up
on Moloka'i, later moving to O'ahu and
eventually making his home on Maui.
In 1958, he started a 32-year...

Alicia Amoral, 29, of Makawao HI. A beloved Daughter, niece and friend, passed away December 28, 2025 unexpectedly. Alicia was well known by many. She was free spirited and loved to play with rice flowing on her hands. We'd like to thank all the La'akea facility who helped her, as well as Bayada and her Aunty Patty...

n Loving Memory of Ronald Abraham Kunane Moniz

June 14, 1947 - February 19, 2026

Ronald Abraham Kunane Moniz, 78, of Lahaina, Maui, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, at Maui Memorial Medical Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on June 14, 1947, Ronald was a man whose life was rooted in...