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Avelina Ped Lucero, 90

Avelina Ped Lucero, 90, of Kahului, Maui peacefully passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. She was born in the Philippines on November 10, 1930 to the late Magno and Dominga Ped. She is predeceased by her husband, Bede Parinas Lucero, and her sisters, Feliciana Vega and Bonifacia Padua. She is survived by her children: Cesar (Grace) Lucero, Edwin (Donna) Lucero, Jeannette Lucero and Lawrence Sr. (Melody) Lucero; her grandchildren: Jasmine (Josh) Murray-Lucero, Brandon Lucero, Justin Lucero, Melia Lucero, Jeremy Lucero, Cheyanne (Cody) Rau, Lawrence Jr. Lucero, Sarah Lucero, Jason ...

Laurata Barlongo Parilla, 86

Laurata Barlongo Parilla, 86, of Kahului, passed away on December 21, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 22, 1933 in Natividad, Pangasinan, Philippines. Laurata retired as a teacher from Maui High School after over 30 years of touching students’ lives. She is survived by her husband, Guillermo Parilla; children, Melchor (Lina) Parilla, Myrna Parilla, Mario (Henie) Parilla, Merlita (Melvin) Cortez, Miriam (Fernando) Encarnacion, and Marlon (Carolina) Parilla; siblings, Meda Baliton, Ebet Reyes, Roger Barlongo, Corazon Donan, and Arthur Barlongo. She is also ...

Dennis Toshio Nakagawa

There was an error in the obituary for Dennis Toshio Nakagawa in The Maui News on Sat., Dec. 19, 2020. The last name of one of his siblings is Juliet Katayama. Online condolences may be made to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.

Martha Ann Cockett, 93

Martha Ann Cockett, 93, of Wailuku, passed on November 22, 2020. Services will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. with service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Mrs. Cockett was the owner of a wig shop. She is survived by her husband,Edmund Cockett; and daughter, Diane Azevado of Nevada. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Dennis Toshio Nakagawa, 76

Dennis Toshio Naka-gawa, 76, of Kihei, Maui, passed away on December 15, 2020. He was born on September 11, 1944, in Wailuku. Private family services will be held. Dennis retired from the United States Army. He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Nakagawa; parents, Michael & Alice Nakagawa; and sister, Claire Matsumoto. He is survived by his siblings, Bernadine Toyama, Blaise (May) Nakagawa, Judy Kimura, Joan Takakura, Juliet (George) Kitagawa; and numerous nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be made to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Miyoko Suda, 88

Miyoko Suda, 88, of Kahului passed away on December 1, 2020 at Maui Memorial Hospital in Wailuku. She was born in Tokyo, Japan. Mom was always happy to socialize with her bubbly personality and loved her travels to Japan. Miyoko was predeceased by her husband, Michael and son, Mark. She is survived by daughter, Mavis and loyal companion, Babe. Private services to be held. The family requests no flowers or monetary gifts (koden). Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com