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Masako K. Abe, 94

Masako Abe of Pukalani, Maui, Hawaii, passed away peacefully under Hospice care on Sunday, May 28, 2023. She was born on January 29, 1929, in Waiakea Camp 2, Hilo, Hawaii. Masako was the most generous wife, aunt, sister, friend and neighbor. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Monday, July 3, 2023 at 11:00a.m. Visitation to start at 10:30a.m. Family requests no flowers or koden please. Online condolences may be made at: Nakamuramortuary.com

Barbara Jean Eberly, 78

Barbara Jean Eberly, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on April 23, 2023 at Maui Hospice Hale surrounded by her children. Barbara was born on July 4, 1944 in Honolulu. She spent over 35 years in the restaurant industry, ending as Restaurant Manager of Columbia Inn until its eventual closing. After moving to Maui in 2000, she worked at Aloha Airlines. In retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her family and socializing with her friends. She will be remembered for her dedication to her community and her countless hours volunteering for various organizations. Being a ...

James “Pnut” Katsuichi Higa, 81

James “Pnut” Katsuichi Higa of Kahului, passed away surrounded by his family on May 21, 2023. He was born on April 15, 1942 to Jenichi and Toshiko Higa in Paia. James is survived by his wife, Terry Y. Higa; sons, Kimo Higa (Brianna Wianecki) and Tyson Higa (Cassie Pacheco);grandchildren, MacKenzie and MacKenna Pacheco; sister, Elaine (George) Fujita; brother, Raymond (June) Higa; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and lastly, the family fur companion, Hoku. James was the former owner of Waikapu Stop. Services will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on June 22, 2023. Visitation ...

Rose “Kahina” Mahi Victorino

Rose “Kahina” Mahi Victorino was born on October 11, 1933 to John and Rose Mahi, Sr., of Iao Valley, Wailuku, Maui, HI. She is survived by her 3 youngest remaining siblings of 9; “Anna” Aunty Puanani, “Louise” Aunty Wainani, and “John Jr.” Uncle JJ; her 3 sons, “Bede” Benjamin, “Kunane” Brian, and “Ryoko” Bill; 8 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Rose graduated from Baldwin High School in 1949 at age 16, and started college at Brigham Young University, Provo in 1951. Rose graduated from Brigham Young with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology with a ...

Margaret Ululani Vallangca, 77

Margaret Ululani Vallangca, of Wailuku, passed away on May 13, 2023 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on December 27, 1945 in Honolulu. Visitation will be held from 6p.m. to 9p.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Ballard Family Mortuary, Kahului; service will begin at 7p.m. and cremation will follow. Margaret worked as a landscaper. She is survived by her son, Russell P. Kuamo‘o (Regina); sisters, Geri Souza (James), Genevieve Langford (Milo), Debbie Lou Kuamo‘o, and Donna Mills; 5 grandchildren, Rodney (Brandi), Wailena, Ku‘ulei, Rayannon, and Lindsey; 8 ...

Janet Itsuko Tomita, 91

Mrs. Janet Itsuko Tomita, of Hilo, Hawaii (formerly of Kahului, Maui), passed away on March 15, 2023 in the Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. She was born in Wailuku, Maui on September 14, 1931 and retired from the State of Hawaii as an Accounting Clerk. Visitation will be held at Iao United Church of Christ (formerly known as Iao Congregational Church) in Wailuku, Maui on Sat., June 24, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00a.m.; memorial service will begin at 10:00 a.m. Casual attire is requested. No flowers. No koden (monetary offerings). She is survived by husband, John Tomita ...