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Hisako Taira
Jul. 15, 2020
With great sadness, the family of Hisako Lily Taira announces her passing on July 15, 2020 in Kahului at the age of 99. She was the eldest of 10 children born on September 21, 1920 in Paia to Kame and Kamei Kohatsu. Her husband Isamu passed in 1986. Lily attended Paia School and Kanda Jogako...
Estefania Realin
Jul. 13, 2020
It is with great sadness that the Realin & Cordero Ohana announces the passing of Estefania Cordero Realin, 77, on July 13, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. Estefania was born to Anacleto and Visitacion Cordero on April 1, 1943, in the Philippines. She is survived by her husband Bartolome...
Rhoda O. Chong Kee
Jul. 11, 2020
Rhoda O. Chong Kee, 90 of Wailuku, Maui passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Islands Hospice Maui. She was born to William and Dora Place on June 8, 1930 on Molokai. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 27, 2020 from 8:30am to 11:00am; with prayer...
Anthony Makahilahila Perry
Jul. 11, 2020
Anthony Perry, 72, of Hana, Maui passed away on July 11, 2020. Nakamura Mortuary will be assisting the family with all arrangements. Anthony was born on February 1, 1948 to Benjamin and Helen Perry in Hana, Maui. He is predeceased by his wife Karlyn Perry-Kaaloa; survived by children; Nancy Rose...
Fred Hiromu Yamashige
Jul. 10, 2020
Wailuku passed away on July 10, 2020. He was born on March 27, 1923 in Pulehu, Maui. Fred worked at Maui Land & Pineapple Co. for 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Helen; daughter Emilyn (Earl) Kono; sons Eric (Iris) and Kyle (Sandra); 5 grandchildren and 2 greatgrandchildren. He is also...
Yoshio Kohama
Jul. 08, 2020
Yoshio “Bala” Kohama On July 8, 2020 Bala passed away peacefully at his residence at the age of 97. He was born to Jenichi and Hisayo Kohama on November 23, 1922 in Kahului, HI. He was a retired carpenter and also did masonry. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed going to Las Vegas. He is...
Harold Haupu Sr.
Jul. 03, 2020
Harold Haupu Sr., 87 of Wailuku, Maui passed away on July 3, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, and under the care of Hospice Maui. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Nakamura Mortuary in Wailuku, Maui. Viewing for the immediate family will be held...
Robert Abe
Jul. 01, 2020
76, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2020. He was born on December 24, 1943, in Honolulu to Samuel and Jeannie Abe. Robert was the co-owner of Maui Family Billiards & Amusement for 20 years. At retirement he would devote more time to his passion of oil painting and was...
Harry Wallace Castro
Jun. 29, 2020
Harry Wallace Castro April 30, 1924 – June 29, 2020 Age 96 Harry W. Castro, a World War II veteran and former Hawaii resident passed away in Bullhead City Arizona. He was the last of his seven siblings. Harry was born to Manuel and Mary Castro and was raised on the island of Oahu in Waipahu where...
Harry Castro
Jun. 29, 2020
Harry W. Castro, a world War II Veteran and former Hawaii resident passed away in Bullhead City Arizona. He was the last of his seven siblings. Harry was born to Manuel and Mary Castro and was raised on the island of Oahu in Waipahu where his father was a foreman for Waipahu Plantation. Living on...
Shirley Kodani
Jun. 28, 2020
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends with the care of Hospice Maui on June 28, 2020 in Wailuku, Maui. Shirley was born to the late Fusao and Haruko Hirano on August 11, 1937 in Eleele, Kauai. She was a nurse for 50 years before retiring as the Director of Nursing at...
Rosalina Fernandez Tagayona Bulosan
Jun. 26, 2020
Rosalina Fernandez Tagayona Bulosan, 104 has left us to be with our loving Father on June 26, 2020. She was born and raised in Saoit, Burgos, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on August 15, 1915. Rosalina was the third child of 15 siblings. She was married to the late Ismael Magana Bulosan in 1935 and...