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Deborah Lynn Prinz, 67

Deborah Lynn Prinz, 67, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2018 at Maui Memorial Medical Center, with her loving family by her side and under the care of Kaiser Permanente. Deborah was born on December 10, 1950 in Oak Park, Illinois, to Robert & Alice Prinz. After earning her AA, Deborah moved to Maui where she began working as a night auditor for the Marriott - a career that would span over 34 years. It was at the Marriott that she met her love, Wayne Okada. Wayne and Deborah would later marry and cherish a lifetime of companionship, laughter, and love. They enjoyed ...

Isabel D. Puha, 80

Isabel D. Puha, 80, of Pukalani, Maui passed away peacefully on March 29th, 2018 at the home of her loving daughter & under the care of Islands Hospice. She was born on August 6th, 1937 in Paia. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Christ the King Catholic Church from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with mass to begin at 10:00 a.m; followed by burial at Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao at 1:00 p.m. The family kindly request no wreaths; Isabel wishes for you all to wear a lei to aloha her at her gravesite. Isabel was pre-deceased by her husband Alexander Alika Puha Jr.; ...

Eric M. Sakutori, 73

Eric M. Sakutori, 73, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2018, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Eric was born on April 10, 1944 to Kokichi and Hatsue Sakutori. He was the owner of carpet cleaning services. Private family services were held. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Eric is survived by his daughter, Tiffany Higa; son, Brandon Sakutori; sister, Jean Sakutori; brothers, Alvin (Judy) Sakutori, and Wayne (Karen) Sakutori. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Molly Ayano Tokunaga, 84

Molly Ayano Tokunaga, 84 of Wailuku, Maui passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, April 5th, 2018. She was born in Puunene Hospital on July, 13th, 1933. Molly was a Teacher for many years. She was pre-deceased by her loving husband, Eiju Tokunaga. She is survived by her son, Craig Tokunaga (Susan); daughters, Lori Jio (Stacey), Dayni Shimomura (Brian); sister, Joyce Kimura; 5 grandchildren, Chase, Cayla, Christine, Lynsey and Micah. The family would like to acknowledge Lorena Raras, for her compassionate love and care that was given to Molly during her time, along with ...

Michael Torres Jr., 74

Michael Torres Jr., 74, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully at Kula Hospital on March 20, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Services honoring Mr. Torres Jr. will be held on April 21, 2018 at St. Anthony, with public visitation to begin at 10:00am, and mass at 11:00am. Mr. Torres Jr. will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park at 12:30pm. Michael was born on May 11, 1943 in Wailuku to Michael & Tokuye “Alice” Kosaka Torres. He will be remembered for his good sense of humor, his outgoing nature and his appreciation for fast cars, family, and friends. Michael ...

Daniel H. Watanabe, 94

Daniel Hisao Watanabe, 94, of Makawao, passed away peacefully at Hale Makua Kahului on April 2, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Services honoring Mr. Watanabe will be held privately. Please, no monetary donations. Daniel was born on July 7, 1923 in Kula to Hitomi & Yoshio Watanabe. He was the younger of two boys. Daniel proudly served in the U.S. Army and upon his return; he married his love, Hisae “Edith” Masusako on June 4, 1954. Daniel was a hard worker and took pride in providing for his family. He retired from the UH Extension Service as an Agriculture Research ...