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Humphrey Kohatsu
Mar. 30, 2021
It is with great sadness to share the passing of Humphrey Kohatsu. Nakamura Mortuary is honored to serve the Kohatsu family during this difficult time. Funeral service information will be updated shortly.
Robert Siatris
Mar. 30, 2021
Robert Pascual Siatris passed away at 6:33am on March 30, 2021 at the age of 61, in his hometown Lahaina, Hawaii. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Robert came out a hero and stayed strong until the...
William Montania
Mar. 28, 2021
William Montania, 96, of Kahului, Maui, went to join his beloved wife, Kay, in heaven of March 28, 2021. William was born in Olaa, HI, on June 14, 1924. He was a WWII Army Veteran and a Mason by trade. He loved to travel to Japan, loved playing Sudoku and loved drinking Sake. He is survived by...
Florante Josue Delirio
Mar. 27, 2021
Florante Josue Delirio December 9, 1953 - March 27, 2021 Florante Delirio was born on December 9, 1953 in Poblacion Sur, Santa Maria, Slovenia Sur, Philippines. He owned and worked at his mini grocery store in the Philippines for many years before retiring as a stuward with Marriott Maui Hotel....
Luana Ledward Kamakahi
Mar. 27, 2021
Luana Kamakahi passed away at The Maui Hospice on March 27, 2021 surrounded by family members. Survived by her husband, Gordon Bernard Kamakahi, son Pia Kamakahi, daughter Laura (Malcolm) Lutu, three grandchildren, granddaughters Kristian and Tate Lutu, grandson, Kian Lutu. Sisters, Patricia...
Dr. Craig Kenji Ichinose
Mar. 15, 2021
Dr. Craig Kenji Ichinose passed away in Kihei, Hawaii on March 15, 2021. He was 77 years old. Craig was born May 3, 1943 in Kaimuki, Hawaii the son of the late Katherine and Daniel Ichinose of Kaimuki. With a value placed on education, Katherine and Daniel Ichinose enrolled Craig in Iolani high...
Edward Mitsugi Inaba
Mar. 11, 2021
Edward Mitsugi Inaba passed away on March 11, 2021 at Hale Makua, Kahului. Edward was born on November 26, 1937 in Wailuku, Maui to Toshio and Flora Otsuma (Fukumoto) Inaba (both deceased). He has five siblings: Shirley (Ronald) Yanagisawa, Russell (Joyce) Inaba, Warren (Gail) Inaba, Raymond...
Shoichi Hisamoto
Mar. 09, 2021
Sho Hisamoto of Wailuku passed away peacefully on March 9, 2021 at his residence. He was under the supportive care of his family, caregivers and Hospice Maui. Born in Colorado, Sho moved to Maui in the 1950’s shortly after marrying his wife, Audrey. In 1958, he opened Hisamoto Body & Fender...
Margaret Mary Marchello
Mar. 09, 2021
Margaret Mary Marchello passed away peacefully at Kalama Heights Senior Living Facility in Kihei, Maui on Tuesday March 9 at 87. Margaret will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She had an unparalleled positive spirit, and saw the good in others. She was deeply religious and spiritual, a...
Kalyani A Johnson
Mar. 08, 2021
Kalyani Johnson, 76, of Maui passed on March 8, 2021 in Wailuku after some health complications. Her first love in life was Vedanta, and although no “survivors” her love spanned the world with her friends. Her Maui hiking buddies on Maui meant the world to her. Rituals will be held for her by her...
Melanio Sumer Sr.
Mar. 06, 2021
Melanio Banes Sumer, Sr., 72 passed away peacefully on March 6, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 21, 1948 in Gonzaga, Philippines and came to Hawai`i in 1976 where he began his career working in the sugar plantation. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Evelyn Sumer. Sons Randy Sumer...
Jackie Santos Bras Sr.
Mar. 04, 2021
Jackie Santos Bras Sr., 79, of Haiku, passed away peacefully at home on 03/04/2021 with his loving family by his side. Jackie was survived by his wife, Dorothy Santos Bras; his children, Jackie (Lourdes) Santos Bras Jr., Joseph (Darcy) Santos Bras, Denise Santos Bras, Jessie (John) Planesi; his...