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Robert Kia
Apr. 23, 2020
Robert Leroy Ukuula Kia, 72, of Kula, Maui. Passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2020 after a battle against cancer. He was born on March 3rd,1948 in Honolulu, Hawaii to his predeceased parents Robert and Charlotte Kia. Graduated from Waianae Highschool. Served our country as a Vietnam...
Mary Ok Ne Tomlinson
Apr. 22, 2020
Mary Ok Ne Tomlinson passed away on April 22nd at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on April 3rd, 1932 in Puukoo, Molokai. She graduated from H.P. Baldwin High School in 1950 and served in the Army for 8 years as a Stenographer and Translator. Upon returning to Maui in 1976 she worked...
Catherine Ewalina Hoopai Tanoue
Apr. 14, 2020
Catherine Ewalina Hoopai Tanoue, 85, of Wailuku, passed away on April 14, 2020. She was born in Honolulu, Oahu on March 10, 1935 to Solomon Kahalewai Hoopai and Beatrice Kalunu Piilani Pila Hoopai, both predeceased. Cathy (or Lina as she was affectionally called by her ohana) was the eldest of...
Fredrick Bacolini
Apr. 14, 2020
Fredrick Bacolini The Bacolini Ohana is saddened to announce the passing of, Fredrick James Bacolini, 77, of Napili, Maui. He passed away on Tuesday, April 14th, 2020. Fredrick was born on January 17th, 1943, in San Francisco, California. He was a retired Vietnam Veteran. Private services were...
Brian Tell
Apr. 11, 2020
In Loving Memory Brian Allen Tell, Wailuku, Hawaii, departed this life on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Brian, better known as “Freeze”, was a talented artist in the medium of dance earlier in life and eventually tattoos. He was a carefree spirited man with a big heart who never met a stranger. He...
Patrick Murukami
Apr. 01, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Patrick Murakami, announce his passing on April 1, 2020. The family will be scheduling a celebration of life service for a later date. Nakamura Mortuary will be assisting the family with all arrangements. Patrick was born on March 17, 1937 to Shigeru...
Mildred Nitta
Mar. 30, 2020
Mildred Nitta, 89, of Kahului, Maui passed away on March 30, 2020 at Hospice Maui.She was born in Paia, to Matajiro and Kaoru Arai, on December 1, 1930. Mildred graduated Maui High School and went on to sewing school. She retired from Maui Farmers’ Cooperative Exchange as a bookkeeper and...
Violet H. Uwekoolani
Mar. 23, 2020
Violet H. Uwekoolani, 92, of Wailuku, Maui passed away peacefully on March 23, 2020. Violet was born on May 14, 1927, to Peter & Helen (Hoopi’i) Haupu Sr. in Hana, Maui. Born and raised in Hana, Maui. and grew up there with her siblings. She attended Hana High School after graduating she...
Violet K. H. Uwekoolani
Mar. 23, 2020
Violet K. H. Uwekoolani, 92, of Wailuku, Maui passed away peacefully on March 23, 2020 under the care of Hospice Maui. Violet was born on May 14, 1927, to Peter & Helen (Hoopi’i) Haupu Sr. in Hana, Maui. Born and raised in Hana, Maui. and grew up there with her siblings. She attended Hana...
Ronald Edward Bronder
Mar. 23, 2020
It is with great sadness that the Bronder Ohana announces the passing of Ronald Edward Bronder on March 23, 2020. He was better known as Peter Wesley Strange, Pedro, or other derivatives of Peter. The family will have a private celebration of life service at a later date. Nakamura Mortuary is...
Jocelyn K. Phillip
Mar. 19, 2020
Jocelyn Keiko Phillip, 64 of Lahaina passed away on March 19, 2020. She was born on December 6, 1955, in Lahaina. Jocelyn was predeceased by her husband, Stephen Phillip; her father, Larry Aotaki. Jocelyn is survived by her mother, Asaye Aotaki; sisters, Rhonda Pang and Sandra (Glenn) Michimoto;...
Garrett Chow
Mar. 16, 2020
It is with great sadness that the Chow Ohana announces Garrett Kauokalani Chows’ passing on March 16, 2020. The family will be hosting a celebration of life service for a later date. Nakamura Mortuary will be assisting the family with all arrangements. Garrett was born on July 5, 1981 in Wailuku...