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Michelle Miyajima, 51

Michelle Soares Miyajima, of Spring Valley, Nevada passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Michelle was born on April 22, 1971, in Kaunakakai, Molokai. Michelle had an infectious smile and bright personality. She loved to laugh and spend time with friends and family. Michelle is survived by her loving husband, Kyle Miyajima and her son, Nainoa Miyajima. Michelle is also survived by her parents, Jacob and Ruth Soares. Siblings, Jade (Coy) Wright, Bryan (Gwen) Soares, Dexter (Rhona) Soares, Stacy (Alan) Fukuoka. Nieces, Amber (James) Cuadros, Alyssa Fukuoka, Brittni (Chris) ...

Kiyoka Murayama, 97

Kiyoka “Kay” Murayama, peacefully passed away on November 5, 2022, at her home. She is predeceased by her husband - Tabo Murayama, sister – Harumi Yoshikawa, and her brother – Christy Mamiya. She was a beautician and business owner of a hair salon. She was an avid golfer and loved to have a “toot” with friends. She has left behind her brother – Alvin Mamiya and her sister Agnes Mamiya. A funeral service will be held in her honor on December 20th at Nakamura Mortuary. A private burial will be following. Online condolences maybe made at: Nakamuramortuary.com

Allen Masayoshi Nakata, 84

Allen Masayoshi Nakata, of Makawao, passed away on November 23, 2022, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He is survived by his loving wife, Iris Michiko Nakata, Daughters, Kats Enrique (Edward), Leigh Nakata and Grandchildren Cassidy Suguitan, Seth Suguitan and Taylor Sayles. Visitation will begin at 5:00pm, Monday, December 19, 2022 at Nakamura Mortuary with Prayer Services to follow at 6:00pm. Allen will be laid to rest at a later date and will reside on Oahu. Online condolences may be made at: Nakamuramortuary.com

Anastacia Gille Oviedo “Tasing” “Ana”, 80

Anastacia Gille Oviedo “Tasing” “Ana”, passed away on November 26th, 2022 at her home in Kahului, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 27th, 1942 in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, Philippines. Wake and funeral services will be at Nakamura Mortuary on December 21 at 6pm and December 22 at 9am with burial to follow at Valley Isle Memorial Park in Haiku. She is predeceased by her parents Bartolome & Anacleta Gille, Brothers–Mariano Gille, Victoriano Gille, & Lorenzo Gille; and sisters–Carolina Cayetano & Virginia Estepular. She is survived by her husband Dencio ...

Michael Moke Rodrigues, 67

Michael Moke Rodrigues of Wailuku passed away November 18, 2022 at Maui Memorial Hospital. Born July 28, 1955 to Albert and Elizabeth Rodrigues of Wailuku, Maui. Michael was a concrete mixer truck driver with Maui Concrete Co. and Hawaiian Cement for over 20 years. He was also the business owner of Mike’s Sand-blasting and Small Truck Hauling. Michael was a very hard worker, loved working in his shop, and was very creative with his DIY projects. He loved spending time with family and friends, and his adventurous nature was evident with his numerous motorcycle trips. Survived by ...

Brian Dean Amano, 63

Brian Dean Amano, of Pukalani, passed away on November 12, 2022 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on December 24, 1958 in Wailuku. Brian was a graduate of St. Anthony School. He is a United States Army veteran, and worked as a surveyor Chew Chief for A & B Properties and Unemori Engineering. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Kuwashima-Amano; son Daniel (Heidee) Amano and granddaughter Danica; siblings, Robert (Jean) Amano, Kathy (Willi) Cambra, Mark (Jeanine) Amano, John (Sheila) Amano, Karl Amano, Lisa Amano, and Michael (Jeaneth) Amano. Visitation will be held from 10 ...