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Dr. Fumio Tsuji, 102

Dr. Fumio Tsuji, 102, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2020. He was born on June 10, 1918, in Hakalau, to Itsuki and Haruko Tsuji.Dr. Tsuji served as President of the Hawaii Dental Association, helped to establish and foster the Hawaii Dental Service and Kahului Federal Credit Union, and assisted with the J. Walter Cameron Center, whose namesake and family provided him with greatly appreciated guidance and support for many years. Predeceased by his loving wife Betty, brothers Hiromu, Yoshiharu, and Mamoru, and survived by children, Ruth and Edward, grandchildren ...

Susan Wirtz, 80

Susan Wirtz, 80, of Wailuku passed away on June 18, 2020. She was born on October 26, 1939 in Massachusetts. Susan is predeceased by her husband, Richard Wirtz. She is survived by her children, Amy (Alan) Hall, CJ (Shauna) Michaels, Anne Galko; brother, Bruce (Ellen) Godfrey; grandchildren, Rebekah Glaser, Rachel Snyder, Brienna Hall, Sarah Hall and Simcha Galko. Private services will be held. Online condolences can be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Juliana Theresa Perreira, 90

Juliana Theresa Perreira, 90 of Kihei, passed away on June 9, 2020 at Hale Makua in Kahului. She was born on November 28, 1929 in Puunene, Maui. Juliana worked as a Laboratory Tech for Hawaiian Commercial &Sugar Company. She is predeceased by her husbands, Frank Alexander, and Anthony “Tony” Perreira; children, Paul D. Alexander, Marylee Abreu, and Derrick Brian Alexander. Juliana is survived by her sons, Clayton (Janet) Alexander, and Frank “Ricky” (Rebecca) Alexander; 16 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. Private Services will be held. Condolences may be made ...

Violet H. Uwekoolani, 92

There were errors in the obituary that ran on Saturday, July 4, 2020. Violet was under the care of Hospice Maui. Violet is predeceased by her loving husband, Charles Moanaliha Uwekoolani Sr.; sons, Charles M. Uwekoolani Jr., Wayne E.M. Uwekoolani and Danny K.M. Uwekoolani; daughters, Irene Uwekoolani, Janice (Uwe) Uwekoolani, and Maile (John Sr.) Rivera; great grandson, Shayne Uwekoolani; siblings, Peter Haupu Jr., Ronald Haupu, Margaret Carrizosa and Lilac Marquez. Violet is predeceased by her loving husband, Charles Moanaliha Uwekoolani Sr.; sons, Charles M. Uwekoolani Jr., Wayne ...

Marie Chester, 45

Marie Chester, 45, of Kahului passed away peacefully on June 19, 2020 under the care of Hospice Maui. She was born on October 23, 1974 in Wailuku. Marie is survived by her husband, James Chester; parents, Wallace and Rafaela Feliciano Sr.; Children, Brian (Brandi) Floyd, Kelsi Chester, Bryce Chester, Felisa Kuhia, Wallace (Katie) Feliciano Jr., Tina Feliciano; grandchildren, Bailey and Barrett as well as many nieces and nephews. A private service will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary. Condolences may be made to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Edwin Isamu Ichiriu, 84

It is with great sadness that the Ichiriu Ohana announces the passing of Edwin Ichiriu on June 19, 2020. Edwin was born to George and Otone Ichiriu on April 2, 1936 in Puunene, Hawaii. Nakamura Mortuary will be assisting the family with all arrangements. Mr. Ichiriu is survived by his daughters, Eunice Weik (Taylor and Kyle), Lois Lum (Rachel and Joshua), Sheri Yamaguchi (Isaiah and Isabell). In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made to Hospice Maui in memory of Mr. Ichiriu. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com