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Glenn Norito Watanabe
Apr. 09, 2021
Glenn “Tapat” Norito Watanabe was born in Paia, Maui on September 7, 1948 and raised in Puʻunene, Maui. Glenn passed away peacefully on April 9, 2021 in Kahului, Maui. Glenn was an avid sports fan, from following professional leagues to supporting our local teams. More so, he loved to talk story...
Jane Sawyer
Apr. 07, 2021
It is with great sadness to share the passing of Jane Sawyer. Nakamura Mortuary is honored to serve the Sawyer family during this difficult time. Funeral service information will be updated shortly.
Daniel Clancy
Apr. 07, 2021
Daniel F. Clancy, V, son of Carol Clancy and the late Daniel F. Clancy, IV, passed away at his home in Maui, Hawaii, on April 7, 2021. Born December 11, 1960, Dan graduated from Shenendehowa High School in 1978, was one of the first participants with the German American Partnership Program and...
Matrin "Wesley" Malano
Apr. 05, 2021
Martin “Wesley” Malano, 81, of Pukalani, Hawai'i, passed away on April 5, 2021 in his home with his family by his side. He was born to the late Alfonso & Brigida Malano, in the Philippines on December 12, 1939. Martin was blessed with a large and loving family. He married his best friend...
Edward Wayne Ballesteros
Apr. 04, 2021
It is with great sadness to share the passing of Edward Wayne Ballesteros. Nakamura Mortuary is honored to serve the Ballesteros family during this difficult time. Funeral service information will be updated shortly.
Charles E. Graffuis
Apr. 04, 2021
Charles Edward Graffuis passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 4th in Maui, Hawaii. Born on November 11th, 1959, “Chip” or “Chuck” as he was best known grew up in Atwater and graduated from Waterloo High School in 1978. He served in the U.S. Army as an Environmental Health and Safety Manager and...
Gregorio Vergara
Apr. 02, 2021
Gregorio R. Vergara Jr., 50, of Kahului passed away on April 2, 2021 in the comfort of his home. Funeral will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Nakumura Mortuary. Public visitation starts at 6pm, Memorial Service to follow at 7pm. Burial will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Nakumura Mortuary,...
Jacqueline P Ruble
Apr. 02, 2021
Jacqueline Piano-Ruble, 56 of San Jose, CA/Kahului, HI, passed away on April 2,2021, Good Friday. She was born in Taleb, Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Philli-pines. She was the Daughter of Pedro and Justina Pi-ano (deceased). She's survived by Brothers Nelson Piano, Henry Piano-Parilla, Sister Melba...
Kameo Tanaka
Apr. 01, 2021
Kameo “Kam” Tanaka, 83, of Kahului passed away on April 1, 2021 at Maui Memorial Hospital. Services honoring Kam will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Monday, April 26, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for family and friends. Burial will be held the next day on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 12:30 PM at...
Janice Shiraki
Mar. 31, 2021
Janice Yukiko Shiraki Janice Yukiko Shiraki 97. Formally of Honolulu, passed away peacefully on 3/31/2021 in Kahului, Maui. She was born 12/14/1923 in Kuiaha, Maui and was preceded in death by her husband Itsuo Shiraki in 2000. She is survived by her sons Scott, (Terressa) and Lloyd, (Laurie) and...
Valarie Matsuno Cardone
Mar. 31, 2021
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Valarie Cardone. She passed away peacefully on March 31, 2021 at Maui Memorial Hospital with her husband and two sons by her side. She was 71. Valarie suffered from several serious ailments for many years, but tried not to show it, and not many...
Anita Louise Mililani Jones
Mar. 31, 2021
Our beloved mother, Anita Louise Jones, was born to the late Anne Kapiolani Hanamaika‘i and David Lewis Moore on December 13, 1936. Peahi, Maui. Mom had 3 sisters and 1 Brother: Aunty Lavina (Deceased), Aunty Jeannie (Deceased), Aunty Francis (Survivor), and Uncle David (Survivor). Momma’s early...