Joyce Michiko Nakao's Obituary
Joyce Michiko Nakao, 70, of Kahului, Maui passed away peacefully on July 21, 2021.
Joyce was born on July 9, 1951 to Mr. Mitsuyoshi and Mrs. Hisayo (Miyamura) Nakao in Pu’unene, Maui.
She was a talented seamstress working for Ikeda’s in Paia, Fabric Mart and Kaneshige Jewelers. Her hobbies included sewing, shopping, walking for exercise and working in the yard tending to flowers, plants and fruit trees.
She was a member of Kahului Jodo Mission and enjoyed participating in various church activities & socializing with church members.
Joyce is survived by Allan (brother) & Ashly (niece) Nakao and Linda (sister) & Norman (brother-in-law) Magno.
Kahului Jodo Mission congregation to conduct an online funeral service on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 6:00 PM. Email requests can be sent:joycenakao51@ gmail.com for the live-streaming link.
In lieu of koden, family asks that donations in Joyce’s memory be sent to: Kahului Jodo Mission, 325 Laau Street, Kahului, Maui, HI 96732.
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