Debbie E Arakawa's Obituary
Debbie E. Arakawa, 57, of Kahului, Maui passed away on November 21, 2019 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born to Matias and Petra Esmeralda on June 12, 1962 in Wailuku, Maui.
1981 Baldwin High School graduate who loved to shop, loved to cook, loved her parents Filipino dishes, sabao and fried fish;
employed in the 1980's at Maui Mall Erny Kays, JR Music record store, later employed as Office Manager for Law Offices of (Judge) Lloyd Poleman and Sandy Langa in Wailuku, Although she was ill for 12 years she never ever complained about her pain or discomfort, always smiling and full of joy. Visitors who came to see Debbie at her house would always mention how great she looked...................she was strong to the very end.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Nakamura Mortuary from 10:00am to 11:00am; with service over urn to begin at 11:00am.
Debbie is survived by her husband, Allen B. Arakawa; son, Kyle Arakawa(Kayla Tihada); grandchildren, Kaiao Tihada Arakawa, Kawai Tihada Arakawa; youngest sister, Ms. Suzie Esmeralda; step siblings, Sylvia Valdez, Loretta Mendez, Patricia Texiera, Petro Valdez, Michael Valdez, Barbara Awa, and Teresa Valdez; predeceased, by sister, Ms. Tanya Esmeralda and stepbrother, Patrick Valdez.
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