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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...
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...