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Henry Maio Jr., 85, born in Wailuku on September 22nd 1940 passed away peacefully on January 29th 2026. He was a Korean War Veteran, a retired foreman of the Carpenters Union, and a dedicated Hawaiian advocate.

Henry is survived by his wife, Edith Nalani Maio, his 3 children, 10 grandchildren, and 4 great...

Jason Matthew Putz, 51, passed away after a brief hospitalization on January 9, 2026. Born in Denville, New Jersey, on October 21, 1974, Jason spent much of his life near the Jersey Shore and also spent time in Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Virginia. In recent years, he found his forever home in Maui, where he fell in...

Robert Hornick, 89, passed peacefully at Maui Memorial Hospital on February 10., 2026. He was born on July, 30, 1936, in West Allis, WI.

He was deeply loved and is dearly missed by family and friends. A Maui resident since 2008, Bob is survuved by his wife of more than 63 years, Judith (Santilli), daughters...

Amy Yuriko Matsumoto, 77, passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2026 after a long illness. Amy was generous, loving, creative, and a devout follower of Christ. She cared deeply for others, making them feel welcome and part of the family, and will be dearly missed.
She was the oldest daughter to Yomoji and...

Benjamin Santos Bonifacio, age 88, passed away peacefully at Hale Makua in Kahului on January 29, 2026.

Ben was born on January 24, 1938, in Manila, Philippines, and was raised by his father, Alejandro Bonifacio, and mother, Pilar Santos, alongside his two brothers and sister. He lived in the Philippines, working...

Ernesto Campos Tomas
April 18, 1940 - February 5, 2026

Ernesto Campos Tomas, 85, of Pukalani, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, in the comfort of his home.

Ernesto was born on April 18, 1940, in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, to Victor and Prudencia Tomas. He arrived in Honolulu in 1959 by boat on a...

Betty Akino Bersamin, 93, of Wailuku, formally of Kihei, passed away peacefully at Hospice Maui on January 21, 2026. She was born in Honokaa, Hawaii on October 19, 1932, to Alberto and Mitsue Cacho. She was known as "Grandma B" to many. Betty attended St. Anthony School in Wailuku and graduated in 1952. As a...

Russel James DeCoite, born February 6, 1955, of Olinda, Maui, passed away on January 30, 2026.

Russel was a true cowboy, a paniolo first and always. He grew up in Kokomo alongside his siblings Alan, Cindy, Mark, and Karen, working from a young age at the family's meat packing house and cattle ranch. He carried a...

Benjamin Mendez Jr., age 73, of Waiehu, Maui, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Ben was born on March 24, 1952, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Benjamin Mendez Sr. and Evelyn Lani Pila. He grew up in Waimanalo, Oahu, where he was raised by his father, Benjamin...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Manuel K. Vierra Sr., who was born on July 12, 1956, to Herbert Sr. and Nora Vierra.

Manuel is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Albertnette "Alby" Vierra; his son Manuel (Kalei); and his cherished grandchildren Kepa, Aleka, and Anuhea Andrade. He is...

Michael Wayne Abreu, 68, of Pukalani, Hawaiʻi, passed away peacefully at home on January 23rd, surrounded by loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marylee Ann Abreu; his father, Francis Alvin Abreu; and his mother, Irene Patricia Abreu.
Michael is survived by his life partner, Melanie Miura; his...

Patricia "Pat" Midori Chee
A retired house wife from Paia born august 10 1938 in Kahului died peacefully at Maui memorial hospital on January 4th 2026 preceded in death by husband Sui Lun Chee of Paia and brother Harry Nakamoto of Kahului. Survived by Daughter Suellen (Derrick) Nakao of Kahului and brother Francis...