Masako “Esther” Saito Nishijo, 85, of Kahului, died July 24, 2014, under the care of Hospice Maui. Visitation will be held at Paia Mantokuji Mission on Aug. 2, 2014 at 11 a.m., with services at 12 p.m. Mrs. Nishijo was born Jan 19, 1929, in Waikapu, HI. She dedicated her life to caring for her...

Freda Y. Wigginton, 99, of Kula, died July 21, 2014, at Kula Hospital. Mrs. Wigginton was born Dec. 19, 1914, in Richwood, West Virginia. She was predeceased by her husband of 28 years, Edmond Lee Wigginton. She is survived by her daughter Mary Lynne (Aldrich) Vida, and her brother Corville...

Nobuko Sakura, 97, of Wailuku, died July 20, 2014, under the care of Hospice Maui. Private services were held. Family requests no koden, please. Mrs. Sakura was born Dec. 10, 1916, in Kawaihau, Kealia, Kauai, HI. She was a sashimi maker for Nakamura Market in Paia, and Noda Market in Kahului. She...

Henry Shoichi Nihei, 85, of Kula, died July 19, 2014, at his home, under the care of Hospice Maui. Private services were held. Mr. Nihei was born June 30, 1929, in Paia, HI. He owned and operated a farm in Kula. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Yukie Nihei; sons, Dennis (Shelly) Nihei,...

Martha Isao Ibara, 99, of Kihei, HI, died July 17, 2014, at her home in Kihei. Visitation will be Aug. 14, 2014, 9:00am, at Nakamura Mortuary, with services at 10:00am. Inurnment will follow, 12:30pm, at Maui Memorial Park. Mrs. Ibara was born Nov. 19, 1914, in Hana, HI. She was a nurse’s aid...