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Marvin "Marv" Sadao Nakamura. born on March 29, 1948, was surrounded by his family when he peacefully passed away on March 2, 2022. He was 73 years young.
 
Born to the late Itsumu and Namiye Nakamura, Mary was the eldest of two children. He grew up in Kahului for majority of his childhood and adult life, graduating from Henry Perrine Baldwin High School. then spending time in the Army Reserves. His career path led him o becoming a painter where he worked at Fujiwara Painting, then later, JD Painting. where he worked until he retired.
 
Marv was generally a quiet and private man. He enjoyed tending to his home garden, especially his Hawaiian chili pepper plants, and taking care of all the stray cats in the neighborhood. When he wasn't gardening or engaging with the felines, you can be sure to find Mary on the green with his other golfing buddies or kicking back with his cousin, at home, with a Miller Lite in hand.
 
Marvin is survived by his sister, Lettie Nakamura. of Honolulu. as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and grandnephews.
 
We'd like to extend a special mahalo to the staff at Hospice Maui Hale for the care and assistance they have provided to Marv, and our family. prior to his passing.
 
A private ceremony will be held.

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Firmina Carmen Ribucan, 73 of Napili Maui passed away on the 20th of January 2022, under hospice at home with loved ones around.
 
Visitation over casket will be at Nakamura Mortuary on Wednesday the 16th of 2022. Family visitation at 9:30 am, public visitation at 10:00, and service will begin at 11:00. Followed by burial in Maui Memorial Park, at 12:30.
 
Known as Lahaina Ma, she was born in Puunene in early June of 1948.
 
She was the glue of her ohana, enjoyed camping, beach cookouts, and shopping for any kine. Firmina was a loyal, hardworking, and loving mother, aunt, friend, and colleague to many. Especially known, to spoil her grandkids the most, whenever she could; and remembering birthdays like the back of her hand. She never missed a birthday phone call to loved ones. She was blessed with culinary skills, worked at the Maui Mariott, and retired making Ono poke at Safeway in Lahaina.
 
Firmina was predeceased by parents Felix & Petra Lomaoang; siblings Peter, Florence, Francisco, and Fernando Sr. Lomaoang; and her lifetime companion Joseph âJoeã Kobatake. Napili Joe is now reunited with his Napili Girl. She is survived by sons Alfred, Sean (Stacy), and Derrick (Jocelyn) Ribucan; hanai sons, Dean âKaleoã (Jaimie) Kobatake, Dwight (Kanela Dean) Kobatake, and Dwayne (Mary-Ann) Kobatake. Her legacy lives on thru her 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
 
Mahalo to Hospice Maui, for the help and care during her last days.
 
Online condolences: Nakamuramortuary.com

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Julio R. Torres, Jr.74, of Wailuku, Maui, died in Wailuku, Maui on Friday, December 3, 2021. He was born in Pu'unene, Maui. Visitation: 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Ballard Family Mortuary located at 440 Aa Makani Street, Kahului, Maui, Hawaii 96732. Services: 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 28 Burial: 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28 at Maui Veteran's Cemetery located on Baldwin Avenue in Makawao, Maui.

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April 13, 1948 – June 20, 2021
Patricia “Anna” Diana Kaehuokalani Kaina De Rego, 73 Anna De Rego, 73 of Kula, Maui, passed away with her family by her side, on Sunday, June 20, 2021.

She was born on April 13, 1948, in Hana, Maui to the late John & Katherine (Momoa) Kaina. She married Eugene De Rego on Oct. 17, 1970 and shared 50 wonderful years together.

Anna retired as the bookkeeper of their family’s trucking company. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her two daughters, five grandchildren and her many nieces and nephews. She could be found on the bleachers watching her grandsons play football or at the rodeos cheering on her husband, children and grandchildren.

Anna is survived by her husband, Eugene De Rego; brother, John Kaina Jr.; daughters, Deidra Lopes (Chris) and Cherice De Rego; grandchildren, Nickolas Lopes (Samantha Viveiros), Dylan Aguiar (Tiana Chavez), Diana Lopes (Chris Sobaje), Dawson Aguiar and Dakota Aguiar; hanai grandson, Kali Kuhaulua, along with her many nieces and nephews.

Anna is predeceased by her parents, John Kaina and Katherine Momoa Kaina and her brother, Allen Kaina Sr. Anna’s family will celebrate her life with a Catholic mass service over ashes at St. Anthony Church, Wailuku on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 10 a.m., followed by a luncheon at the Oskie Rice Arena Clubhouse, Olinda Road, Makawao. Inurnment burial will be on Monday, July 12, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at the Maui Memorial Park on Waiale Dr. Flowers & lei are welcomed.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, precautions will be maintained. Masks are required for all attendees.

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Glenn “Tapat” Norito Watanabe was born in Paia, Maui on September 7, 1948, and raised in Puunene, 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 and his day job was to get you to smile or better, laugh. Above all, he was a caring friend to his loved ones and every-one he met.

Glenn worked at the Sheraton Maui, starting as a night auditor, and retiring as a PBX operator in 2011 with 33 years of service. He enjoyed his work but really excelled in interacting with guests and being personable with co-workers. He received recognition for the excellence in his work as well as appreciation from guests from around the world for his “Aloha Spir-it”.

He was preceded by his parents, Mamoru “Super” and Noriko Watanabe.

He is survived by his wife, Victoria Juan Watanabe; sister, Louise Wandasan; sons, Brody (Leslie) Watanabe and Taylor Watanabe; and grandchildren, Leyla Brier and Lenora Blair.

Respects may be given at Nakamura Mortuary on Saturday, May 1, 2021, from 10am -11am. A private service will follow. Face masks are required, and seating is limited to family members only. Walk in is limited to 10 persons at a time with social distancing in place.

Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

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Mr. Robert "Bob" Ogawa, a government relations advisor and former President of the Hawaii Long Term Care Association, unexpectedly passed away on February 18, 2021. Bob was born and raised in Wailuku, Maui. He graduated from Baldwin High School in 1966, and earned a degree in Literary Writing from the University of Hawaii, in 1971.

Bob was an active public servant in Hawaii throughout his life, having served on innumerable state councils, working groups, task forces, advisory committees, and boards within our community. Prior to establishing his consulting firm, Ogawa & Associates, in 1995, Bob proudly served for nearly two decades on the staff of the late U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka.

Of his numerous contributions and invaluable service to our community, none was greater than his work and leadership of the Hawaii Long Term Care Association (HLTCA), which he ran with his beloved wife Sharon Ogawa. Bob and Sharon's vibrant leadership for HLTCA was instrumental in developing excellent relations with state agencies and establishing best practices for long-term care facilities in Hawaii.

Despite the overwhelming sadness of Sharon's unexpected passing in 2010, Bob persevered and continued to reflect the values he and Sharon had cherished and personified for years. Bob had an innate and gifted ability to bring people together, no matter the circumstance or degree of difficulty, and inspire a shared sense of togetherness while providing positive encouragement to all who knew him and sought his wise counsel.

Bob was preceded in death by his father, Hakaru Ogawa; the love of his life, Sharon Ogawa; and his brother and sister-in-law, Marlin and Lynne Little. He is survived by his mother, Shigeko Ogawa; brother, Michael (Holly) Ogawa; and three children: James (Tony Chun) Lima, Kimberley (Tim) McDonald, and Kelley Armendariz; treasured grandchildren: Jessica Cousins, Timothy, Jr., and Anthony McDonald, Courtney, Nicholas and Shawn Martinez, Sydney and Samantha Armendariz; and great grandchildren: Aurey, Tommy, Nyjah, Whitney, Gracie, Chloe, Aubrey, Nolan, Tim III, Charley, and Robbie; as well as nieces Cindy, Lori and Debbie, and nephew Ethan.

Anyone wishing to honor Bob Ogawa's memory, may make a contribution to the Sharon Ogawa Scholarship at Sacred Hearts Academy, or the Hawaiian Humane Society.
Arrangements Provided By:
Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary LLC
 

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Pedro Bulosan Visitacion, 74, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on August 29, 2020. He was born in Ilococs Norte, Phillippines, on June 26, 1946.

He attended Henry Perrine Baldwin High School and graduated from Honolulu Business College with an Associate of Arts degree in Data Processing - Business Administration.

Pedro earned two Bronze Stars for his courage serving in the Vietnam War. After serving in the Army, he worked as Assistant Store Manager for ABC Stores for over 20 year before retiring. He loved working in his yard, watching Korean dramas, taking trips to Las Vegas, and spending time with his faily.

He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Raynelle Visitacion; his children Bradley (Ernette) Visitacion, and Raymond (Natasha) Visitiacion, Carrie Visitacion (Bruce Fernandez), and Raygina Visitacion (Arjie Agres); his grandchildren Bryson Fernandez (Camille Domingo), Byron Fernandez, Evan Visitacion, and Emily Visitacion; his great-grandson Cayson Fernandez; his stepmother Gloria Visitacion; and his siblings Leonard Visitacion, Caroline (Simplicio) Guzman, and Cheri (Randy) Pico. He is predeceased by his father, Agrifino Visitacion, and his mother, Consuelo Bulosan Visitacion.

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, private burial services will be held.

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Glenn Yasuo Ohigashi passed away at age 72 on August 16, 2020 at the Queen's Medical Center West Oahu due to complications from Alzheimer's Disease, which he bathed for more than 13 years. He previously bathed tongue cancer.
 
Glenn attended Kaunoa Schoo on Maui and was a proud graduate of Baldwin High School's Class of 1966. He starred as a football running bock known as "Twinkle Toes" and as a baseball outfielder making the Statewide All-Star baseball team that toured japan in the summer. While attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa, he was an outfielder for UH Rainbows Baseball team under Coaches Dick Kitamura and Les Murakami. He also played in the AJA Baseball League and was the League Batting Champion in 1968 with a batting average of .515, leading the Sheridan team to -fie League championship.
 
He earned a BA in Business Finance from UH-Manoa. He worked for Liberty Bank for 10 years starting as a management trainee to becoming Branch Manager of Mapunapuna Branch. Glenn then worked for the State of Hawaii, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands as a loan officer, then with UH-Manoa as Civil Defense Coordinator, Commuter program Development Coordinator, and manager of tier departments. He retired for medical reasons in 2007.
 
Glenn served in the Hawaii Army National guard for 23 years, 4 years in active duty, retiring as Staff Sergeant. While serving, he was deployed to Kauai to assist e Hurricane Iniki recovery efforts. He also was a longtime co-owner and operator of the Pacific Mini Mart in the Pacific Grand condo, selling convenience goods and serving plate lunches to nearby residents, KGMB anchors and staff, and even Bruddah Iz. Glenn volunteered for the late Senator Dan & Maggie Inouye’s Ready to Learn service project which provided school supplies to children and schools in need. Ever the recruiter, he got many friends involved.
 
He had a great love of golf and Las Vegas. He described playing the crap tables as "going to war."
 
Glenn is survived hy Betty, his loving wife of 35 years, son Mark, daughter-in-law Allison, granddaughter Mika, brother-in-law Michael Uyeno and his wife, Linda, and son, Justin; caregivers of 10 years, Belysilda Cielo, her family and half-brother Edwin Bonell. Glenn was predeceased by parents Robert and Jeanette Ohignshi of Waiiuku, Maui and younger brother Guy a.k.a. “Froggie”.
 
Due to the pandemic a private cremation service was held. Funeral services will be announced when conditions permit.

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Bien Fernandez, 73 peacefully passed away on June 21, 2020 under hospice care in Aurora, CO. He was born on September 3, 1946 in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He immigrated to Hawaii in 1958. 

He graduated from Baldwin High School 1966. After high school, he retired from the U.S. Army of 23 years; 2 tours of Vietnam War – Vietnam Veteran.

He is survived by his wife Kyong, daughter Theresa (Lee) Harvey and son BJ Fernandez. Brothers Perry (Marv) Fernandez, Edwin Fernandez and sister Evelyn Fernandez.

He is predeceased by his parents Alejandra and Melecio Fernandez.

Services are pending due the COVID-19.

Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

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VIRGINIA N. MIYAHIRA 72, originally from Wailuku, passed away on March 4, 2020 at her residence in Kapolei. Virginia was retired from the medical field. Virginia was preceeded in death by her sister, Arlene (Riky) Shinagawa, and is survived by her husband, Dennis; son Dale Y.; daughter Jamescy (Wade) Takemoto; 1 grandchild Lukas Takemoto; sisters: Kathleen (Ted) Yamamura, Linda (Guy) Sugino, and Lisa (Mitchell) Nishimoto; numerous nieces and nephews.

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Edward William Todd, 71, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2019 after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Ed was horn in the Philippines in 1948 to Dr. Edward and Mrs. Doris Todd and grew to in Hawaii on the island of Maui. The Todd school in Paia, Doris Todd Christian Academy is a tribute to Ed's parents and was named after Doris Todd after she passed away 1965. The school has been serving the community of Maui for over 60 years.
 
Ed graduated from Kaunoa School in 1962 and from Baldwin High School in 1966. After high school, Ed moved to Seattle for college and lived in the Pacific Northwest for the rest of his life, but he never lost his love for Hawai’i or stopped calling Maui home. He met the love of his life, Jan and in 1983 they married. Ed and Jan raised two children together, Erin and Kelsey.
 
Ed was a man of faith with lifelong passion for serving in his church as an elder at Lake Grove Presbyterian Church. He played a positive role in his community and served as President of the Chamber of Commerce, President of the School District Education Foundation, and was selected as Community Leader of the Year, all in Lake Oswego, Oregon. After moving to Seattle, Ed spent many years counseling and mentoring minority small business owners. In his career with Safeco, he served as a Diversity Marketing Specialist, where he identified and supported non-profit organizations serving their local communities throughout the Pacific Northwest.
 
Ed is survived by his wife Jan and daughter Kelsey Todd (Reed) of Seattle, his daughter Erin Todd (Christopher) and sister Barbara Chapman (Jones) of New Zealand, and step-mother Mabel Todd of Hawai’i.
 
Memorial donations in memory of Rd can be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (www.lbda.org/donate)

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Calvin Yang, 69, of Kahului, Maui passed away on November 25, 2018 at his residence. He was born on December 24, 1948 in Paia.

He retired as a Post Master and also served in the U.S. Army.

Calvin is survived by his wife, Tom Yang; daughter, Wendy (Burt) Kondo; son, Jayson (Cindy) Yang; brothers, Derrick Yang and Les Yang; grandchildren, Kayci and Matthew Yang and Brett and Brooke Kondo.

Visitation over urn will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Kahului Union Church on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Service will begin at 4 p.m. Burial will be at 9 a.m. the following day, Friday, December 7, 2018 at Maui Veteran’s Cemetery in Makawao.

Condolences may be sent at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

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68 of Honolulu, passed away on June 5, 2017. He was retired from HFM Food Service. He is survived by wife, Sharon; daughter, Stephanie; son, Shane; grandson, Atom; mother, Yoshie from Maui; brother, Ronald from San Jose; sister, Carole Ann Ageno. Visitation 10 AM Monday, June 26, 2017 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services at 11 AM. No Flowers, Aloha Attire. 
 

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Frances C. Oshita passed away at her Hollister home at the age of 67. She and her husband moved here from Santa Clara County just over a year ago. They were married in 1995 in Kauai, Hawaii. She attended The University of Hawaii and received her master's degree from Washington State University. She worked as a librarian most of her adult life for the Dept. of Education in Hawaii. She attended New Harvest Fellowship in Hollister. She is survived by her husband, Scott Oshita of Hollister, her mother Miyoko Nakagawa, her children, Joni Hamilton (Derrick) of Illinois, Jennifer Stolpe of Hawaii and Alayna Stolpe of Hawaii and her sister, Mitzi Sakamoto of Hawaii, and her Grandchildren Ty and Kassie Hamilton of Illinois. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Friends are invited to attend. Private cremation will be followed by private family inurnment.

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Paulette Claire Okita, 67 of Kahului, passed away on March 22, 2016 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on April 26, 1948 in Paia, Maui. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Ballard Family Mortuary, Kahului; services will begin at 7 p.m., and cremation will follow. Paulette retired as a Manager of Maui Clothing in Kihei. She is survived by her husband, Larry Okita; sons, James (Dorna) Legsay Jr., Craig (Joanne) Okita, and Lance (Delinah) Okita; brother, Robert Silva; sister, Barbara Graham; 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Paulette was predeceased by her brothers, Manuel “Tootsie” Silva Jr., William “Billy” Silva Sr., and George Wayne Silva.

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Sheila Toshie Kono Kiyabu, 64, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on October 11, 2013, at her home under the care of Hospice Maui, surrounded by family and close friends. She was born on November 21, 1948, in Wailuku, Maui.

Private services were held.

Sheila was Manager of Sheik's Restaurant for 36 years. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Kiyabu; father-in-law, Harry Kiyabu; sister, Lisa (Michael) Tateishi; nieces, Sara (Brian) Tanaka, Abby Tateishi, Kristi (Keoni) Ching, Dana (Robert) Kubota; nephew, Micah Tateishi; grand niece, Gabrielle Kubota; grand nephews, Noah Ching & Micah Ching.

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Christine Mitsue Shimizu, 64, of Waikapu, Maui, passed away on September 24, 2012, at her home. She was born on April 30, 1948, in Wailuku, Maui. Service was at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at St. Ann’s Church; burial at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery in Wailuku.

Christine retired as a Receptionst at Maui Medical Group in Lahaina. She is survived by her husband, Robert Shimizu Sr.; son, Robert (Julie Taketa) Shimizu Jr.; brother, Edward Tanouye; and sister, Gloria N. (David) Sato.

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Joseph "Honey Boy" Momoa Kamaka Sr., 65, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on June 13, 2012, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on September 24, 1946, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
 
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Ballard Family Mortuary; service will start at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, June 29, 2012, at Ballard Family Mortuary; service starts at 11 a.m.; lunch at the funeral home to follow, burial will be at 2:00 p.m., at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery in Wailuku.
 
Joseph was a highly decorated Marine Corps Veteran and a retired small business owner. Also a retired member of the Sons Of Hawaii MC Maui Chapter.
 
He is survived by his wife, Ana P. Kamaka; sons, Joseph K. (Jenie Cruz) Kamaka, Oliver N. Kamaka (deceased), Travis U. (Sandi) Kamaka; brothers, Charles Reinhardt, William, Reinhardt, Lloyd Reinhardt; sister, Marilyn Naki; grandchildren, Zachary Kamaka, Ahja Kamaka, Sasha Kamaka, Deana Kamaka, Jessica Kamaka; hanai children, and other extended ohana.
 
"Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrows, 
looking back in memory will help comfort our tomorrows"

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Visitation over urn from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at Ballard Family Mortuary; Service will start at 6:30 p.m.

Ballard Family Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements.

Gayle was born on November 13, 1948, in Puunene. She is survived by her Husband, Norman Nishimura; Son, Nory (Kelly) Nishimura; Daughter, Jade (Mike) Jackman; Brother, Gary Vasconcellos; and 3 Grandchildren.

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Edward Kazuo Hosaka, 63, of Wailuku, died Jan. 2, 2010, at Maui Memorial Medical Center.

Private services were held. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with the arrangements.

Mr. Hosaka was born Aug. 5, 1946, in Wailuku. He was a retired delivery man for Parts Plus Automotive.

He is survived by his wife, Staria Hosaka; four sons, Paul Hosaka, Jonathan Hosaka, Andrew Hosaka and Corey Hosaka; a brother, Michael Hosaka; and a sister, Dinah Hirayama.

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Richard Kaleolani “Kaleo” Wallace, 59, of Wailuku, died Nov. 30, 2007, at Maui Memorial Medical Center.

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Army of the United States
E3, Corporal, Infantryman
B CO, 4TH BN, 21ST INFANTRY, 11TH INFANTRY BDE, AMERICAL DIV, USARV
Ground casualty: Quang Ngai Province, South Vietnam

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