All Obituaries

Jane Michiko Saiki Nakashima, 102, of Eleele, passed away on June 4, 2026 at KVMH Waimea. Born on February 25, 1924, in Paia Hospital to Masato and Hatsume Saiki. Jane graduated from Maui High then Galusha School of Business, where she met her future husband, Yoshito Nakashima. Jane and Yoshito were married on August 14, 1948. They had four children Sybil, Ross, Carol and Jon. Jane worked as the secretary at Eleele School for 30 years before retiring in 1980. Jane had many hobbies ...

Estrella (Star) Jose Mabini, age 66, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in the Philippines, Estrella was the beloved daughter of the late Dennis Quiamas Mabini and the late Pilar (Jose) Mabini. Estrella was a dedicated professional who devoted 34 years of service to the Department of Defense at Edgewood Arsenal, where she worked as a Training Analyst. She retired in 2018, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, commitment, and professionalism. Her faith was an ...

Glenn Takeo Kawamura, 80, of Lihue passed away on Oahu on June 6, 2026. He was born in Lihue, Kauai on January 17, 1946 and retired as a car sales person with Ohana Motors. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Preceded in death by his parents, Masato & Beatrice Kawamura and brother Samuel Kawamura. Glenn is survived by his wife, Aida Kawamura; son, Keith (Julia) Kawamura; daughter, Raeleen “Lani” (Terrence Aczon) Kawamura; step-sons, Jason (Rachelle) Asuncion, Lance ...

Henry “Chiko” Kalani Tai Hook, 56, of Kalihiwai, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at home. Born in Lihue, Kauai on November 03, 1969, was self-employed as a landscaper and taro farmer. Survived by parents, Wilbert “Afuk” Tai Hook and Lily Lila (Harada) Tai Hook; sisters, Lillian (Robert “Bobby”) Watari, Zan Maile (Alan “King”) Kimura, Lilith Nani (Lennox) Camat; brother, Wilbert “Puka” Tai Hook; hanai brother, ...

Benjamin Matthew “Matt” Tabian, 57, of Anahola passed away on May 18, 2026 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 14, 1969, son of Wilfred and Juanita Tabian. He was previously employed at Garden Isle Rehab and Nursing. Benjamin is survived by his 1st wife Kara Hawkins and daughter, Samantha Keani and her children, Ayden and Sofie-lynn;  his 2nd wife Hope Chong-Tim and their children, Kiaura (Kalalea) Abell, Pohai and Pono; 3 sisters, Melissa ...

Valerie Nalani Santos, 73, passed away on May 26, 2026. She was born in Hawaii on November 14, 1952 and was a Security Guard with Securitas at Lihue Airport. She is preceded in death by her sons, Edward Ferreira III and Leo Ferreira. Valerie is survived by her husband, Timothy A. Santos; sons, Donovan and Kaipo Ferreira; sister, Theresa (Sydney) Aguinaldo; grandchildren, Koa (Kaesha Shimatsu) Ferreira-Kashima, Devan (Deven) Ferreira, Kamaka (Alexis Ramos) Ferreira, Hinano (Leinani) ...

Evelyn Perreira Cabral, 98, of Lihue passed away on May 21, 2026. She was born in Koloa on September 21, 1927 and was a dedicated homemaker. She is preceded in passing by her husband, James Cabral Sr.; 4 brothers, John Perreira Santos Jr., George Perreira, Alfred Perreira, William Perreira; 4 sisters, Daisy Gosnell, Elsie Holmes, Irene Belleci, Aldeline Burns. Evelyn is survived by her 5 children, James (Marilyn) Cabral Jr., Grady (Anna) Cabral, Keith (Yolanda) Cabral, Cindy (Mervin) Soto, ...

Michael Camacho Cruz, 54, of Kapaa, HI passed away on May 9, 2026 at Garden Isle Health Care. He was born on Sept. 27, 1971 in Guam and was a retired teacher from Kapaa High School. He is preceded in death by his parents, David D. and Brigida Cruz. Michael is survived by his wife, Julie Noguchi Cruz; sons, Jude (Raquelle) Noguchi, Michael Cruz Jr. and David F. Cruz; brothers, David C. (Lydia) Cruz and Gerald Cruz; sisters, Yvonne Cruz Benavente, Erlinda (Paul Cruz) and Jennifer (Frank) ...

Caden Christopher Garon, 24, of Walker, Louisiana passed away on May 2, 2026. He was born on July 6, 2001 in Baton Rouge, LA and worked as Air Traffic Controller at the Lihue Airport and served in the United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth “Lily” Kanada; step-grandfather, John Houston and cousin, Dorothy “Dottie” Kanada. Caden is survived by his parents, Christopher (Kelli) Garon and Laci Kanada; siblings, Addisyn Garon, Park & ...

Chance Yeiji Kaua Daly, 31, of Kilauea, HI, passed away at home on March 19th, 2026. Celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at the Waipa Foundation in Hanalei from 11AM – 2PM. Aloha attire is requested. Chance was born on April 5th in Lihue, HI to Joy K. Stedman and Paul Neil Daly. He is born and raised in the village of Kilauea, HI and a graduate of Kaua’i High School. Chance was a professional hard enduro racer and small business owner. Chance is preceded ...