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William Pueo Kuapahi
May 28, 2026
Services are pending with Nakamura Mortuary.
Derek James Mcguire
May 28, 2026
Aloha ʻOe, Derek "Mac" McGuire With heavy hearts and deep aloha, we celebrate the life of Derek "Mac" McGuire, who left us at the age of 67. Born and raised in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, Mac embodied the true spirit of aloha. His life reflected a deep love for his culture, his people, the ocean, and the...
Bernice Kimura
May 28, 2026
Services are pending with Nakamura Mortuary.
Toshiko Cindy Nishihara
May 26, 2026
Toshiko Cindy Nishihara, 88, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on May 26, 2026. Born in Okinawa, she later made her home on Maui, where she became a vibrant, beloved fixture of the community. She is remembered for her warm heart, legendary Okinawan cooking, and deep love for her friends and...
Edward Tadashi Takayama
May 25, 2026
Edward Tadashi Takayama passed away peacefully of May 25th, 2026, at the proud age of 91. Private services were held. Nakamura assisted with the arrangements. Edward was born in Wailuku, HI, on September 16, 1934. He was the fourth child of Hachiro and Satomi Takayama. He graduated from Baldwin...
James Masao Tanonaka
May 25, 2026
Services are pending with Nakamura Mortuary.
Barbara Ruth Behrmann
May 25, 2026
Barbara R. Behrmann It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Behrmann after a valiant battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born on January 1, she was the first baby of the New Year in 1956 in Maui County. Barb died as she lived, on her own terms, on May 25, 2026. Barbara was one...
Dana Michael Alika Opupele
May 22, 2026
IN MEMORY OF DANA MICHAEL ALIKA OPUPELE (February 7, 1949 -May 22, 2026) With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Dana Michael Alika Opupele on May 22, 2026. A beloved husband and father, he was 77 years old. Dana was born on February 7, 1949, in Wailuku, Hawaii, to Annie and...
Perry Kolas Kamalii
May 22, 2026
Services are pending with Nakamura Mortuary.
Francis Xavier Russo
May 21, 2026
Services are pending with Nakamura Mortuary.
Helen Yoshizawa
May 21, 2026
Helen Keiko (Fukunaga) Yoshizawa, born May 28, 1937, entered her heavenly home on May 21, 2026, after an extended illness. Helen was born to Yoshio Fukunaga and Hatsue (Itai) Fukunaga of Puunene, Maui. She is survived by four children, Gordon (Mi-Suk) Yoshizawa, Lisa (Delbert) Hoskins, and Jay...
Carol Ritchings Hayashida
May 18, 2026
Carol Ritchings Hayashida (80) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on May 18, 2026. She was born on June 19, 1945 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania to Robert and Doris Ritchings. Growing up, she was an accomplished swimmer and loved attending summer camp. After graduating from the...