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Lolita Nava, 70

Lolita “Lolit” Nava, 70, of Lahaina, passed on February 1, 2021 at the Nava residence. Viewing will be at Nakamura Mortuary on Wed-nesday, February 10, 2021 from 3:00pm-6:00 pm. A funeral service will also be at Nakamura Mortuary on February 11, 2021 9:00 am-11:00 am, followed by burial serviceat 12:30 pm at Maui Memorial Park. Lolita was born on February 28, 1950, in Lopao, Philippines to Rafael and Paula Car-nate. She is survived by her loving husband, Rogelio Nava; her 3 sons, Rollie Nava, Rogelio Nava, Jr. and Randy Nava; and 7 grandchildren: Clayton Gamit-Nava, Rylie ...

Josephine Reyes

The family of Josephine Reyes would like to note that Mrs. Reyes is also survived by her brothers: Ernes-to (Donna) Ramirez and Wilson (Shirley) Ramirez. She was predeceased by her brother, Numeriano Ramirez. Her obituary appeared in The Maui News on Monday, January 25, 2021. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Jon Kanani Peters, 58

Jon Kanani Peters of Pittsburg, California died in Kahului, Maui, Hawai‘i on January 23, 2021. He was born in Honolulu, HI on March 3, 1962 and was raised in Nanakuli, HI where he learned the love of Hawaiian Culture; hula, fishing, diving, and canoe paddling. Jon graduated from Nanakuli High and Intermediate School in 1980–81. He moved to Concord, CA in 1981 and became a cook for over 20 years then found his love as a Para-Educator at La Cheim School in Pleasant Hill. His passion for darts led him to become the Dart League Coordinator for Antioch and Concord areas where he ...

Leonard James Perreira, 73

Leonard James Perreira, 73, of Haiku, passed away on January 25, 2021 at his home. He was born on February 8, 1947 in Wailuku, Maui. Private services will be held. Leonard was a General Contractor. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Perreira; children, Aaron Perreira, Sasarie Perreira, and Melanie Perreira; grandchildren, Aryanna Perreira, Dylan Perreira, Brenden Sturdivant, Riann Perreira, and Rae’ani Schmierer; sisters, Barbara Wylie of Georgia, and Sherry Vierra of Pukalani. The family would like to acknowledge Hospice Maui for their compassionate care of ...

Josephine “Jo” Catherine Reyes

During the three o’clock hour, the hour of Jesus’ death, Josephine Catherine Reyes, known affectionately as “Jo”, took the hand of her most trusted companion, Jesus of the Divine Mercy, surrounded by her loved ones at Hospice Maui’s Hale on December 26, 2020. Jo’s heart’s work as a faithful Catholic encompassed all aspects of her personal, career and spiritual life. God molded her to bring souls to know of His love, invite people into His mercy, reach out to those in need, pray for and with others and bring joy through her most infectious smile and huge doses of laughter. ...

Ricardo Sapla, 82

Ricardo Paranada Sapla 82 of Lahaina, Maui HI, peacefully passed away at home on January 8, 2021. He was born on April 4, 1938 in Gonzaga Cagayan in the Philippines. He is survived by son, Roger Sapla (Kristen Sato), Charles (Mary) Morales “adopted son,” 2 grandchildren, Trisha-Marie Sapla (Reece) Gelacio, Ryan Morales, 1 great grandchild Gianna Belle Gelacio, 2 brothers, Saturnino (Irene) Sapla, Martin (Rosita) Sunio. He is predeceased by his wife, Gorgonia Asuncion Sapla; his parents, Aniceto Bernabe Sapla, Simeona Paranada Sapla; and his siblings, Consolacion Sabas Orteza, ...