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Robert "Bob" Bernard Nelson
Oct. 13, 2020
Robert “Bob” Bernard Nelson, 63, of Tacoma, Washington passed away on October 13, 2020. He was born on March 24, 1957 in Tacoma, WA to Nels and Marilyn Nelson. Robert is survived by his wife Margarita “Margie” Tabios Nelson, father-in-law Faustino Tabios, sister-in-law Erlinda delos Santos,...
Eric Benjamin Vares
Oct. 11, 2020
It is with great sadness that the Vares family announce the passing of Eric Vares on October 11, 2020. Eric was born in Lahaina, Maui on January 16, 1954 to Thomas and Elsie Vares. He is survived by his loving wife Joan, children Cory (Kristin) Wells and Jenna (Kenneth) Carroll, grandchildren...
Eulogia Esteban
Oct. 02, 2020
Eulogia “Luz” Domingo Esteban passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020. She was only 76 years old. She retired from Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co, where she worked as a Seed Dropper. She relocated to Las Vegas to help raise and care for her grandchildren. Luz was predeceased by her generous...
Ronald Yasu Takushi
Oct. 01, 2020
Ronald Yasu Takushi, 70, of Kahului, died October 1, 2020 in the care of Hospice Maui. He was born on May 30, 1950 in Wailuku, Maui to Donald & Grace Takushi. He was employed with Maui Electric Company for 28 years and worked his way up to become a Diesel Operations Supervisor where he...
Bruce K. Ueki
Oct. 01, 2020
Bruce K. Ueki, 60, of Wailuku passed away at Hospice Maui on October 1, 2020. Private services were held. Nakamura Mortuary assisted the family. Bruce was born to Asato and Kiyoko Ueki on December 21, 1959. He is survived by his wife, Dawn, and daughter, Chelsey, sisters Sally Ann (Ben) Tabon,...
Yukio Otani
Sep. 27, 2020
The Otani family announces the passing of Yukio Otani on September 27, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones. Yukio, 94, was born to Magoichi and Yukino Otani on January 16, 1926, on Maui. Yukio was a Kula farmer for many years and spent over 25 years working for the State of...
Earlyne Noelani Kenolio
Sep. 24, 2020
Earlyne Noelani Kenolio passed away on September 24, 2020 in the care of hospice. She was born on March 19,1950 in Lahaina, Maui. She also leaves behind a predeceased husband Abraham Kalani Oápio Kenolio, Sr. and a predeceased son Abraham Kalani Oápio Kenolio Jr. and a significant other Jeason...
Iwalani Lawrence
Sep. 24, 2020
Iwalani Lawrence, 91, of Kihei, Maui passed away peacefully in the loving care of Hospice Maui Hale with family by her side. Iwalani was born to Alfred and Alice (Lincoln) Kimokeo on the island of Lanai on April 09, 1929. Iwalani was predeceased by her late husband Frank Lawrence Jr. She is...
Judith "Judy" Yamanoue
Sep. 24, 2020
With our greatest sympathy, God has chosen to take our Judy to be by his side forever. She is an undeniably beloved mother, wife, and daughter. She entered heavens’ door on September 24th, 2020. Under the care of Hospice, she took her last peaceful breath at home. She was born in Kula, Maui on...
Dorothy Cagasan Pellazar
Sep. 20, 2020
Dorothy Cagasan Pellazar, 85 and affectionately known as “Neneng” passed away peacefully at her home in Paia on September 20th surrounded by family. She was born in Kaheka, Maui on February 6, 1935 to the late Laureano and Damasa Cagasan. She is survived by her husband Euprepes Bill Pellazar and...