Kiyoshi Hasegawa, 92, passed away at his sons home in Kula November 13, 2013. He died peacefully and in his sleep. He was a Nisei Veteran of the 442nd battalion. He is survived by his son, Glen Kiyoto Hasegawa, his sister Kiyoko Wakayama, and his two grandchildren Ina-May Hasegawa and James...

Alfred Santiago, 88, of Wailuku, died Nov. 9, 2013, under the care of hospice. Private services were held. Mr. Santiago was born Oct. 13, 1925, in Makawao, HI. He was a telephone cable splicer for Verizon. He is survived by his wife, Caroline Santiago; sons, Alfred Kahulua (Lucille), Eric John...

Isabella Chimura, 81, of Wailuku, died on Nov. 8, 2013 at her home under care of Hospice Maui. Visitation will begin at 10:30am Thurs., Nov. 21, at Nakamura Mortuary, with services at 11am. Burial will follow at 12:30pm, at Maui Memorial Park. Mrs. Chimura was born on Feb. 27, 1932 in Makawao....

William George DeRego, 63, of Kihei, died on Nov. 7, 2013 at his home, under hospice care. Private services were held. Mr. DeRego was born on Jan. 2, 1951 in Hana, Maui. William was very sociable and enjoyed spending time in Hana. He liked watching cowboy movies, listening to Hawaiian music, and...

Robert Hachiro Fujiwara, 94, of Kahului, died on Nov. 6, 2013 at Maui Memorial Medical Center in Wailuku. Private services were held. Mr. Fujiwara was born on May 28, 1919 in Makawao. He was the son of Sukejiro and Yasuno (Kamakura) Fujiwara. He was a truck driver for Hawaiian Commercial and...

Chieko Wada, 84, of Wailuku, died on Nov. 5, 2013 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Visitation will be 10:00 am on Sat., Nov. 16 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints – Kahului Ward; with service at 11:00 am. Burial will be at Maui Memorial Park at 2:00 pm. The family requests no koden or...

Rama Fire, 36, of Seattle, WA, died on November 2, 2013 in Haiku. Private services were held by the family. Mr. Fire was born on March 27, 1977 in Bellingham, WA. He was a BMX Freestyle athlete. He is survived by his mother, N. Jean Turner; Dad, Steven E. Schramm; father, Mink Fire; brother, Leon...

Edna Mitsuko Taira, 85, of Kahului, died on October 31, 2013 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Private services were held. Mrs. Taira was born on January 26, 1928 in Lahaina. She was a licensed practical nurse for Kaiser Permanente. She is survived by her sons, Burt (Betty) Taira, George Taira;...

Seichi Higa, 99, of Kahului passed away on October 30, 2013 at Hale Makua Kahului. He worked at Kahului Railroad Co. and Ige Construction Co. as a mechanic. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Door of Faith Church, 432 Waiehu Beach Road, Wailuku; with a service at 10:30 a.m....

Timothy D. Blair, 64, of Lahaina, died on October 29, 2013 at Airport Beach, Lahaina. Private services were held by the family. Mr. Blair was born on April 4, 1947 in Washington, DC. He was a retired salesman. He was a beloved father of two, and is survived by his son, Andrew Blair; daughter,...

Judith Lorraine Parilla, 77, of Wailuku, died on Oct. 29, 2013 at her home under care of Hospice Maui. Nightwake will be at 6:00 pm on Fri., Nov. 8 at Christ the King Church; with mass at 7:00 pm. Visitation will be at 8:00 am on Sat., Nov. 9 at Nakamura Mortuary; with a prayer service at 9:30...