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Barbara N. Tadakuma, 97

Barbara Tadakuma was born on May 6, 1925 in Puunene, Maui. She passed away on April 3, 2023 at Hospice Maui. She was employed at E.P. Wick & Beppu Realty. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Larry Tadakuma brothers Danny and Mamoru Sugahara and sisters Ayako Uchida and Elaine Char. Her surviving family members are son, Lynn (Diane) Tadakuma. Family and friends gathered to honor her memory on April 28, 2023 at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission. Online condolences may be made at: Nakamuramortuary.com

Henry Victorino III, 39

Henry (Small Boy) Victorino III of Kahului, Maui was born to Henry and Yolanda Victorino on April 4, 1984 in Wailuku, Maui. He passed away on April 18, 2023. Henry was raised in Pukalani, Maui and was a 2002 graduate of King Kekaulike High School. After graduating, Henry had started his career in the Construction Industry as a Mason working for his cousin’s business JD General Services. Henry lived a simple life, it didn’t take much to put a smile on his face. His hobbies included riding dirt bike, racing his car at the drag strip, playing cards and fishing. His happiest moments ...

Dorothy M. Yamato

Dorothy M. Yamato is survived by her brother Shoji Yamaguchi of Hilo.

John Tanaka, 85

John Tanaka of Kahului, Maui passed away peacefully at his home on April 2, 2023. He is survived by wife, Jane Tanaka; daughter, Roxanne (Randal) Pasalo; stepdaughters, Wendy Tagomori and Tammy (Jim) Felger; daughter in law, Rena Tanaka; grandchildren, Ashley Tanaka, Dustin Tanaka, Takeo Pasalo, Brayden Tagomori, Dakota Felger, and Sierra Felger; great grandchildren, Naya Dean Mashino and Waipahe Mashino; and brother, Warren (Diana) Tanaka. He was pre-deceased by sons, Clayton Tanaka and Lance Tanaka; daughter, Sheryl Tanaka; and parents, Kimie and Sadaichi Tanaka. Service will be ...

Armin F. Yamada, 82

Armin F. Yamada of Napili, Maui, was born on December 8, 1940 and passed away on April 23, 2023. Armin is preceded in death by his wife Linda of 40 years and is survived by his children Ashley and wife Dianne, Bradley, Kathryn and husband Nestor, Zachary and wife Keiko, Charmane and 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Armin loved fishing and spending time with is grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held on May 6, 2023 at Wahikuli Wayside Park (Napili side), Lahaina, Maui at 9:00 am. Online condolences may be made at: Nakamuramortuary.com.