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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...
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...