Patricia "Aunty Patty" Regina Nishiyama's Obituary
Patricia “Aunty Patty” Regina Nishiyama
Patty Nishiyama, 79, of Lahaina, passed away on June 4, 2025, at Maui Memorial Medical Center.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Nakamura Mortuary from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Patty was a mana wahine, and dedicated her life to her family, her Hawaiian community, and Nā Kūpuna o Maui.
She was a part of the Old Lahaina Luau ‘ohana and worked in the cafeteria at the Lahainaluna High School.
She is survived by her husband, Earl James Nishiyama; sons, Anthony “Tony” Vierra (Karen), Alvin Vierra (Jade), Larmie Nishiyama; daughter, Raenelle Stewart; hanai-daughter, Kimi Silva (Jason); hanai-sons Hanky Peters (predeceased), and Naheana Keahi (predeceased); brothers, Stanley Abihai (Johanna); Raymond Abihai (predeceased) (Henrietta); sister, Leilani Amine; 14 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.
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