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Liann Castro
Jun. 26, 2020
Liann A. Castro of Kihei, passed away on June 26, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 16,1962 in Wailuku, Maui. "Aunty Liann" worked for the State of Hawaii Department of Education (Kahului Elementary) for 32 years as an Educational Assistant. She also worked for County of...
Karen Kuulei Vida
Jun. 25, 2020
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Karen Ku’ulei (Lum Ho) Vida, our loving wife, mother, sister, tutu, aunty, and friend to all those whose lives she touched. Karen left us while sleeping peacefully at Hospice Maui Hale on June 25, 2020 with her loving husband Royal “Roy” Vida at...
Margaret Kimura
Jun. 24, 2020
Margaret Takemoto Kimura went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2020. She was at home in Kahului and surrounded by her family who loved her very much. Mom was born on January 30, 1938 in Makawao, Maui to Yukichi and Haruko Takemoto. She graduated from Maui High School in 1956 and kept in touch...
George Yoshiyuki Kadokawa
Jun. 22, 2020
It is with great sadness that the Kadokawa Ohana announces the passing of George on June 22, 2020. George was born on February 8, 1937 in Honolulu. He was 83 years old. He graduated from McKinley High School, then joined the Air Force and was honorably discharged after 4 years. George worked as a...
Ethel Hashimoto
Jun. 19, 2020
Ethel Hashimoto, 93 Its is with great sadness that the Hashimoto Ohana announces the passing of Ethel Hashimoto on June 19, 2020. Ethel was born on July 12, 1927 in Spreckelsville, Hawaii. Nakamura Mortuary will be assisting the family with all arrangements. Ethel is survived by her children;...
Edwin Ichiriu
Jun. 19, 2020
Edwin Ichiriu, 84 It is with great sadness that the Ichiriu Ohana announces the passing of Edwin Ichiriu on June 19, 2020. Edwin was born to George and Otone Ichiriu on April 2, 1936 in Puunene, Hawaii. Nakamura Mortuary will be assisting the family with all arrangements. Mr. Ichiriu is survived...
David "Buggy" Ting Jr.
Jun. 16, 2020
It is with great sadness that the Ting Ohana announces the passing of David “Buggie” Ting, Jr. 79 of Kihei, Maui on June 16, 2020 at his home under the care of Hospice Maui with his family by his side David was born to the late David Ting, Sr. and Elsie Yonemura Ting in Wailuku, Hawaii. Nakamura...
Joseph Doyle Kobatake
Jun. 14, 2020
It is with great sadness that the Kobatake Ohana announces the passing of Joseph Doyle Kobatake, 75, of Napili on June 14, 2020. Joseph “Napili Joe” Kobatake was born to Fred and Fusano Kobatake on September 8, 1944 in Lahaina, Hawaii. He is survived by his sons; Dean “Kaleo” (Jaimie) Kobatake,...
Theodore (Ted) M. Kawamura
Jun. 13, 2020
Theodore (Ted) M. Kawamura, “Boss”, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his home in Lahaina. Yaeko, his wife of 62 years, was at his side. He was 86 years old. Ted was born in Lahaina in 1934, the second child of Masato and Chiyome Kawamura. He grew up in Kula. After two years at Maui High...
Consita S. Bucaneg
Jun. 13, 2020
Consita S. Bucaneg, 96 of Lahaina, Maui passed away June 13, 2020 at her residence under the care of her loving family and Islands Hospice Maui. She was born to Felamon and Franisca Sumagid in Wailua, Oahu on March 31, 1924. She was a Homemaker. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2020...
Robert Osamu Ohata
Jun. 13, 2020
Robert Osamu Ohata, 100, of Makawao peacefully passed away at his daughter’s home on June 13, 2020. He was a humble man born in Wailuku on October 2, 1919 to Seiichi Ohata and Hisa Nishio Ohata. He graduated from Maui High School in 1938 then studied engineering at UH where he graduated in 1942....
Arthur Sumabat
Jun. 13, 2020
Arthur Sumabat, 93 of Kahului, Maui passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home under their care and Islands Hospice Maui. He took his first breath in heaven on June 13, 2020. He was born on May 2, 1927 in Santo Domingo, Philippines. Art retired as a Postal Clerk with the...