Fumiko “Helen” Watanabe, 90, of Wailuku was born on June 8, 1928 and passed away on November 21, 2018. Helen, as she is fondly remembered, is survived by her three children, Sharon Nomura, Lori (Denis) Cabacungan and Scott (Karen) Watanabe, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren....

Richard Kenichi Minatoya was called to his final resting place at the age of 51, on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Saint Francis Hospice on Oahu. Memorial Service for Richard will be held on Monday, December 10, 2018 at the Wailuku Hongwanji Mission. Public Visitation at 3:30 pm and Service at 5:00...

Satoshi Suzuki, 92, born on December 10, 1925, passed away November 17, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Kiyoko Suzuki of Pukalani, son Clyde Suzuki of Pukalani, Miles (Cheryl) Suzuki of Ewa Beach and daughter, Faith (Garret) Tom of Waikele. Grandchildren, Aaron Tom, Christopher Suzuki and...

Harold Ruiz “Pops” Melendez, 80, of Wailuku, passed peacefully at home under care of Hospice Maui. A Celebration of Life will be held at Wailuku Community Center on Sunday, November 25, 2018 from 12:00pm – 5:00pm. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with the arrangements. Mr. Melendez was born in Paia,...

Victoria Ruiz Acoba, 82, of Kihei, Maui, passed away on November 13, 2018 at Maui Memorial Medical Center with loving family by her side. Victoria was born on March 23, 1936 to the late Mr. Justo and Mrs. Rafaela Ruiz, in the Philippines. Victoria leaves behind a legacy as a successful...

Betty Lou Elsie Gonzales, 82 years old passed away on November 11,2017 at 125a under the care of Island Hospice in Kahului. Born January 14,1936 she is survived by her husband of 62 years, Gilbert Louis Gonzales of Pukalani. Daughters: Donna L. Perkins, Clarisse A. Baisa, Gilbertha KanHai...

Fumie Saiki, 92, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2018. Molly, as she was affectionately known to many, was born on March 12, 1926 in Koloa, Kauai. She enjoyed raising orchids, cooking and watching sports. She was predeceased by her husband Richard. She is survived by sons Renard (Noreen)...

Dr. Percy was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Russian immigrants. She learned English, Spanish and French by age 12. She ultimately became a nurse, taught nursing, then became a doctor in 1958, had her daughter Valentina in 1961, moved to Maui in 1968, and for 43 years was a doctor with the Maui...

Kathy Lynn Spitalsky of Lanai passed away on November 9, 2018. She is survived by her husband Jesse Spitalsky, a daughter, Tiana and son, TR. She was born in Maryland Ohio on February 9,1963 to Kanie and Brenda Large.