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Lucille M. Machabee-Lapinskas, 94

Lucille Maria Machabee-Lapinskas, 94, of Kihei, Maui. Passed away on February 4, 2020 at her residence. She was born on June 25, 1925 in Ludlow, Massachusetts. She was a retired supervisor for housekeeping at Springfield Hospital in Springfield, MA. Lucille is survived by her children; Lawrence Machabee (Sonia), Lorraine Eurto (Ray), and Loralee Machabee (Tim); 9 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter. She is predeceased by her daughters; Linda Goldberg and Lois Boucher. Services will be held at Ludlow Funeral home in Ludlow, MA. Date TBD Condolences ...

Harry K P Luke, 96

Harry K P Luke, 96, of Makawao, Maui passed away at Hospice Maui on January 25, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Honolulu, Oahu on August 23, 1923, to parents Harry T B and Alice K Y LeeLuke. Graduated from Farrington High School. He is survived by his sister, Mildred (Kalfred, deceased) Chun and predeceased by sister Audrey (Duke, deceased) Sue, predeceased by brothers, Richard (Edith), and Herbert (Faith, deceased). He worked for the U S Army Logistics Command and retired as a GS-13. During that time he received the Meritorious Civilian Service Award among ...

Judith Ann O’Brien

Judith Ann O’Brien, 79 of Kihei, Maui passed away on February 4, 2020. She was born to William and Dorothy Widmar on April 10, 1941 in Indiana. Private services will be held at a later date. Judith is survived by her loving husband Larry O’Brien; son Erik (Karen) Malling; and two grandchildren Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

S. Stanley Okamoto, 93

Longtime Wailuku businessman and community leader, S. Stanley Okamoto, 93, passed away on January 31, 2020. Stanley was born in Wailuku to Shigemi and Shizuko Okamoto.  He attended Baldwin High School and the University of Hawaii. Stanley and his family have long supported the Honpa Hongwanji Kyodan and the Japanese American community both here and on the Mainland. Stanley’s Buddhist beliefs were the source of his devotion to others and his community. What motivated Stanley, were the ideals of service and gratitude to others.  He was a board member of Maui Hospice and has ...

Criss Tadashi Takeuchi, 70

Criss Tadashi Takeuchi, 70 of Haiku, Maui passed away on January 11, 2020. He was born on December 9, 1949 in Honolulu, Oahu. Criss is survived by his wife, Shirley Takeuchi; mother, Mildred Takeuchi; siblings, Coleen Enomoto, Arlene Arakaki, Apral Shimabukuro, Las (Elma) Takeuchi; son, Travis (Kapua) Lopes; daughter, Vivian (Colin) Delos Reyes; grandchildren, Levi, Dakota, Leinaala. A Celebration of Life will be held for Criss on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Hawaiian Canoe Club from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Family has requested that friends and family bring loose flowers and petals ...

Mary M. Tendo, 90

Mary M. Tendo, 90 of Wailuku passed away on January 28, 2020. She was born on March 1, 1929 to Manuel and Mary Martins. She was raised in Ulumalu and was the youngest of nine children. Mary was a wonderful wife and mother who always put her family first. She cherished spending time with her family and dear friends. Mary was an avid reader. She enjoyed crocheting gifts throughout her life. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Raymond M. Tendo Sr. She will be deeply missed by her surviving children; daughter, Arlene Tendo (Manny); sons, Raymond Tendo Jr. (Ivy), James Tendo and Lester ...