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Esther E. Rivera, 89

Esther E. Rivera of Makawao, Maui went home to be with our Lord on February 18, 2021. She was born in Kaheka, Maui on June 5, 1931. Esther worked in the Libby’s Pineapple Cannery, Gate 21, and several other flower farms before retiring. She is preceded in death by her first hus-band Lorito Valoroso and is survived by her current husband Leroy Rivera, daughter Gail Valoroso, and sister Carol Casaquit (Larry) of Honolulu. She also leaves behind 3 grandsons and 4 great-grandchildren. Keola Valoroso (Makayla and Jeremiah-Joseph (aka) J.J. Valoroso), Jeremy Valoroso (Christy) ...

Mildred Sakamoto, 96

Mildred Sakamoto of Kahului, Maui passed away on February 17, 2021. She was born in Wailuku, Maui on May 13, 1924. Mildred worked in the Department of Education as a teacher and retired from Wailuku Elementary School. She is preceded in death by her husband, Yoshimi and is survived by her son Brian (Sharon) Sakamoto; Sister Lilian (Dr. James) Matayoshi. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com.

Stephen Wayne Newman, 48

On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Stephen Wayne Newman, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 48. Stephen was born on April 15, 1972 in Portland, Oregon to Robert and Elletta Jane Newman. He moved to Maui Hawaii in 1992 with his sweetheart Veronica Lusk, where they later married on September 10, 1997. They have two children, Kayla and Johnathan. Stephen was very involved in his church, and a very faithful man. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. He enjoyed traveling with his family, including their favorite vacation spot, South Lake Tahoe. Stephen ...

Herman “Makaio” Kuailani, 81

Herman “Makaio” Kuailani of Haiku, Maui passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 12, 2021 in Wailuku, Maui. He is pre-deceased by his lifetime sweetheart, Mary “Aunty Lei” Ishiki; Parents, Simeon Paul Kuailani, of Hana, Maui & Emma Imi Honokaupu, of Kailua, Maui; Brother, Simeon Paul Jr. Kuailani (deceased); Sisters, Rachel Kuailani (deceased), Violet Kuailani (husband-Joseph “Sonny”) Poouahi. Herman is survived by his Brothers, Samuel (wife-Bella Uwekoolani, deceased), George Kuailani, Kenneth Davis, & Charles Kuailani; Sisters, Frances Kuailani ...

Mildred Sakamoto, 96

Mildred Sakamoto of Kahului, Maui passed away on February 17, 2021. She was born in Wailuku, Maui on May 13, 1924. Mildred worked in the Department of Education as a teacher and retired from Wailuku Elementary School. She is preceded in death by her husband, Yoshimi and is survived by her son Brian (Sharon) Sakamoto; Sister Lilian (Dr. James) Matayoshi. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com.

Herman “Makaio” Kuailani, 81

Herman “Makaio” Kuailani of Haiku, Maui, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 12, 2021, in Wailuku, Maui. He is predeceased by his lifetime sweetheart, Mary “Aunty Lei” Ishiki; parents, Simeon Paul Kuailani and Imi Honokaupu; sister, Violet (Joseph) Poowahi. Herman is survived by his brothers, Sam (Bella,deceased), and George; sisters, Frances (Joseph,deceased) Kahalehoe, Laura Afoka, Kehau Kuailani, Linda (Jim) Kaneopua; caregivers, Tony and Annette Golis; and numerous nieces and nephews. Uncle Kaio worked in the construction industry as a mason for ...