Maui Now | Obituaries

Dora Baisa - Chung - Louis

1933 - 2025

Dear Mother, you are not forgotten
Though on earth you are no more
Still in memory you are with us
As you always were before.

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Pastor Lawrence Baisa Jr

1969 - 2025

With heavy hearts we announce, on March 22, 2025, our beloved Lawrence Alfredo Baisa Jr. went home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Born April 24, 1969, on the Island of Maui, raised Upcountry in Haiku. He was proud to have attended Makawao Elementary where he made lifelong friends. He later attended Maui High...

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Joan Epler

1930 - 2025

Joan E. Epler, 94

Joan Evelyn Epler, of Kihei, Maui, passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2025, at the age of 94.

Born on September 13, 1930, in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, to Stanley and Harriet Giltner, Joan was raised in Linden, New Jersey, alongside her beloved sister Ruth (predeceased). After graduating...

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Gwendolyn Kauhaa Po

1943 - 2025

Gwendolyn Haunani, Kauhaa Po, 81

Gwendolyn Haunani Kauhaa Po, 81 of Kahului, Maui, passed away on April 1, 2025. She was born on October 16, 1943 in Wailuku.

A memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Ballard Family Mortuary; visitation will begin at 9am; services start at 11am.

Gwendolyn was a...

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Jaraiss Keahi-Honokaupu

2024 - 2025

Jaraiss Kalahikiolakealohapau'ole Ka'uhanealohimaikeakua Keahi-Honokaupu of Makawao was born on March 7, 2024 and was called home to the Lord on April 10, 2025.

Jaraiss loved outside adventures, playing water, eating blueberries, playing bubbles, loved to chee-hu with Moana, dancing & learning with Ms Rachel in his...

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Peter Perez

1950 - 2025

Peter John Perez, 74, of Kihei passed away on Saturday April 5, 2025 in Wailuku.
Peter was born on December 9, 1950 in Honolulu. Son of the late Pedro Perez Sr. and Crispina Perez.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Amy Perez; daughter Tammie Perez (Ashley); grandchildren Tristan & Alexis; brothers, Pedro...

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