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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...
Ambrosio C Pedro
Feb. 11, 2020
Ambrosio C. Pedro, 59 of Kahului, Maui passed away on February 11, 2020. He was born to Leonardo and Dionicia Pedro on June 24, 1960 in the Philippines. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Nakamura Mortuary in Wailuku from 10:00am to 11:00am; prayer service to start at...
Francis Kaipo Asiu Sr.
Feb. 08, 2020
Francis Kaipo Asiu Sr., 83 of Wailuku, Maui passed away on February 8, 2020. He was born to Joseph and Mary Asiu on November 30, 1936 in Wailuku, Maui. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy retiring after 22+ years. Following his career in the Navy, Francis worked for Ka Lima O...
Stephen Carl Palos
Feb. 03, 2020
Stephen Carl Palos, 68 of Wailuku, Maui passed away on February 3, 2020 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born to Calixto and Roseline Palos on September 29, 1951 in Puunene. Stephen is best remembered as the Bartender from Maui Palms, HMS Host at the airport and later retired from...
Keenan Kainalu Blair
Feb. 01, 2020
Keenan Kainalu Blair, 20 of Kihei, Maui passed away on February 1, 2020. He was born to Robin Tumacder and Angel Furtado on September 18, 1999 in Hilo, Hawaii. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Launiupoko...
Louis "Louie" A. Souza
Feb. 01, 2020
Louis “Louie” Arnold Souza was born on June 7th, 1960. He is survived by his wife Marcy Ulep-Souza, his son Evan Stant (Nani), his grandson Ezra, his fur-babies (Kupa’a, Pohaku, & Pono), his parents Barron and Rosaline Shirley Souza, his siblings Faith-Souza Tavares (Armon), Barron Souza Jr....
Elaine Y Kina
Jan. 31, 2020
Elaine Yoshiko Kina, 92 of Kahului, Maui passed away on January 31, 2020, at Hale Makua Kahului under the care of Hospice Maui surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 5, 1927 in Kapakalua, Maui. Elaine is predeceased by her husband Richard Kina and son Patrick Kina. She will be...
George Tamotsu Kishaba
Jan. 31, 2020
George (Tamo) Kishaba, age 85, passed away peacefully at Hospice Maui on January 31, 2020, surrounded by his immediate and extended family. He is survived by wife Jane (Hasegawa) Kishaba; sons Mark and Gregg Kishaba. A 1952 graduate of St. Anthony High School, he went on to receive a BA from the...
Blake Shiro Higashi
Jan. 23, 2020
Blake Shiro Higashi, 63, of Kahului, Maui passed away on January 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born to Walter and Joan Higashi on July 21, 1956 in Wailuku, Maui. He worked as a construction contractor for many years prior to his retirement. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday,...
Silvestre D. Baggao
Jan. 19, 2020
Silvestre D. Baggao, 92 of Kahului, Maui passed away on January 19, 2020 at his residence under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born to Martin and Patricia Baggao on July 5, 1927 in the Philippines. He retired from HC&S with 46 years of service as an Irrigator. Visitation will be held on...
Mary Motoko Hisao
Jan. 19, 2020
Mary M. Hisao, 97 of Kahului, Maui passed away on January 19, 2020 at her residence under the care of her loving family and Hospice Maui. She was born on February 26, 1922 in Yokohama, Japan. She retired as a Tour Guide. A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Nakamura...