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Grace Hiroko Murakami
Mar. 16, 2020
Grace Hiroko Murakami, 85, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2020, with loving family by her side. By her request private services honoring Mrs. Murakami will be held later this year. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Grace was born on May 7, 1934 to Matsuji and...
Christopher Kamuela Motoharu Okafuji
Mar. 11, 2020
Christopher Kamuela Motoharu Okafuji, 43, born January 29, 1977 passed away on March 11, 2020. He is predeceased by his parents Arthur and Clante Okafuji, grand-parents Samuel and Edith Kaiue and Motoharu and Teruko Okafuji. He leaves behind his sisters Nuuanu (Armando) Quintero and Stephanie...
Rowena Lin Tai Lum
Mar. 10, 2020
Rowena Lin Tai Lum, 79, of Honolulu, Oahu, passed away on March 10, 2020 at Maui Memorial Medical Center in Wailuku with loving family by her side. Rowena was born on March 23, 1940 to Roland and Rosalind of Honolulu. She was a graduate of Farrington High School and spent over 2 decades working...
George Harker
Mar. 04, 2020
George Randall Harker, 76, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully at Hospice Maui Hale on March 4, 2020. The family will be having a scattering service to be determined at a later date. Nakamura Mortuary will be assisting with all arrangements. George was born to William and Ellen Harker on September...
Lita Jacqueline Wergers
Mar. 02, 2020
Lita Jacqueline Wergers, 72 of Kula, Maui passed away on March 2, 2020 under the care of Hospice Maui. She was born to Saul and Marcia Harris on August 21, 1947 in Virginia. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date due to current circumstances. She is survived her daughter, Lisa...
Susan Naomi Sugimoto
Mar. 01, 2020
Susan Naomi Sugimoto, 65, passed away peacefully on Marh 1, 2020. She was under the compassionate care of Hospice Maui and Hale Makua Wailuku. She was the daughter of the late Satsuki and Alice Sugimoto. Born on March 12, 1954. She is predeceased by brothers Ricky Sugimoto and Larry Sugimoto. She...
James Thomas Rothert
Feb. 28, 2020
James Thomas Rothert, 80, of Kihei passed away on February 28, 2020 at Hospice Maui. Nakamura Mortuary will be assisting with all arrangements. James Rothert was born on June 19, 1939 to Fred and Alice Rothert of Auburn, Nebraska. He is predeceased by his wife, Jane. After high school, he joined...
Robert Edward Remington
Feb. 27, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Robert Edward Remington on February 27, 2020 after a wonderful 68 years of life. He passed away peacefully in his Haiku home with loving family by his side. A private funeral service for immediate family will be taking place on...
Peter Lawrence Tierney
Feb. 24, 2020
Peter Lawrence Tierney, 61, of Makawao Maui passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on February 20, 2020. Services will be held at Keolahou Congregational Church in Kihei on March 21, 2020 at 10:00 AM. Peter Was born on September 24, 1958 to Thomas, and Sharon in Florida. Peter is...
Gail Ellen Ainsworth
Feb. 21, 2020
Gail Ellen Ainsworth, 74, of Makawao, died peacefully at home on February 21, 2020. Gail was born on September 18, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was a long-time librarian at Maui Community College, as well as a Maui historian and author. She volunteered at the Maui History Museum and often...
Michael Suda
Feb. 20, 2020
Michael Suda, 89 of Haiku, Maui passed on February 20, 2020 under the care of Hospice Maui. He was delivered by midwife, Elikapeka Kepani to Shinnosuke and Tsui Suda on May 30, 1930 in Huelo, Maui. A retired teacher with 33 years of service at Haiku and Makawao Elementary schools, Mike devoted...
Masayoshi Nakatani
Feb. 13, 2020
Masayoshi “Michael” Nakatani, 93 Masayoshi “Michael” Nakatani, 93, of Kahului Maui passed away in the comfort of his home on February 13, 2020, with loving family by his side. Services honoring Mr. Nakatani will be held at a later date. Nakamura Mortuary will be assisting with all arrangements...