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Beverly Margo Ku’ulei “Cookie” Cockett, 66 of Kahului, Maui passed away on April 13th, 2020 at home peacefully, after a prolonged battle against cancer. She was born February 26th, 1954 in Wailuku, Maui to Lawrence “Duna” and Helen Cockett. She is predeceased by her parents, Lawrence “Duna” and Helen Cockett and youngest brother, Major Cockett. She is survived by her hanai daughter Starrlynn “Lokelani” Manini, her only sister Jackie (Henry deceased) Sacapanio, brothers, Mackie, Pat (Dawn), Bryon (Linda) and Benjamin (Tami). She also leaves behind 2 hanai ...

David Gardner, 87

David Gardner, 87, of Lahaina passed peacefully on April 6, 2020 at Maui Memorial Medical Center, two days before his 88th birthday. He was born on April 8, 1932 in Massillon, Ohio as one of nine children. As a brilliant youth he found many ways to entertain himself and get into trouble. At 18 he set his sights on California’s stunning coastlines and never looked back. Innovative, driven and with an eye for architecture and finance, he inspired others everywhere he went. David graduated from Central Catholic High School, attended Kent State, and earned a B.S. from Arizona State. He ...

Patrick Murakami, 83

It is with great sadness that the family of Patrick Murakami, announce his passing on April 1, 2020. The family will be scheduling a celebration of life service for a later date. Nakamura Mortuary will be assisting the family with all arrangements. Patrick was born on March 17, 1937 to Shigeru and Motoye Murakami in Wailuku and was born the youngest of 10 children. After graduating from Baldwin High School with the class of 1955, Patrick went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Washington State University. In 1960, he married his college sweetheart, and only ...

Kenneth Yuji Oishi, 81

Kenneth Yuji Oishi, 81, passed away at his Paia home on April 16, 2020. Kenneth was born in Wailuku and raised in Paia, Maui. He attended Paia School, Holy Rosary School, and Maui High School. He served in the Army and after his military service, returned home and worked as a car salesperson. Kenneth is pre-deceased by son David Oishi, parents Shizue and Kazuo Oishi, and sister Kay Watanabe. He is survived by his brother Robert Oishi and sister Rena (Ron) Matsunaga; brother-in-law Allen Watanabe; grandson Dyllon Oishi-Mochida; aunties and an uncle; nieces, a nephew, and ...

Lawrence “Larry” Ryan, 72

Lawrence "Larry" Ryan passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 18, 2020, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was a loving husband to Kathy and a friend to many. Larry was born September 11, 1947, in Los Angeles, CA. He was a general contractor before retiring to Maui. Larry was a surfer, skier, played senior softball, and enjoyed traveling, camping, and hiking in the National Parks. He is survived by his beloved wife Kathy, stepdaughter Kari Brody, stepson Scott Brody, grandson Avery Brody, brother Dave Thomson and sister Diane Giannelli. In lieu of flowers, ...

John Schneider, 72

John Schneider, also known as "U. J." , passed away on April 2, 2020 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. John was born in Ogdensburg, New York on December 25,1947. His lifelong dream was to live in Hawaii and it became a reality when as a Marine, he was stationed at Camp Smith. Upon discharge, John worked at a local refuse company as a driver for 10 years. He returned to New York to help care for his Mom who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. While there, he worked for a manufacturing plant making main frames for computers. He left there to become the facilities manager for a 150 acre ...