Bernice Kuemanu Higa-Wirtl, 81

January 7, 2020

Bernice Kuemanu Higa-Wirtl, 81, of Wailuku, Maui passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and Hospice Maui on November 05, 2019. She was born to William Ulumaheihei Purdy and Ella Haiaulu Kapaku on September 24, 1938. Visitation will be held at Ka'ahumanu Church on Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 9:00am to 11:00am; with service over urn to begin at 11:00am. Interment of urn will be held on Monday, January 13, 2020 at 11:00am at Maui Veteran's Cemetery in Makawao. Bernice is survived by husband, Karl Wirtl; brother, Robert (Jojo) Purdy Sr.; children, Sons: Wayne ...

Chieko Hiwatashi, 101

January 7, 2020

Chieko Hiwatashi, 101 of Kahului, Maui passed away on November 23, 2019 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on December 1, 1917 in Puunene. Private services were held. She retired after working more then 30 years from the Maui Memorial Hospital, State of Hawaii. Chieko was an independent woman who enjoyed her family, cooking, sewing and gardening. She loved caring for her family and playing card games. She is survived by her daughters, Marian (Richard) Dumancas and Katherine (Albert) Patricio; grandchildren, Lisa (Brian) Shamblen, Heidi (Mark) Okikawa; great ...

Shintoku Arakawa, 95

January 4, 2020

Shintoku "Shin" Arakawa, 95, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2019, at his residence.  He was born on October 29, 1924 in Puunene, Maui. As a retired Heavy Equipment Mechanic for H.C. & S. Co., he enjoyed his golden years playing ukulele with his "ukulele gang" and watching sports. He is survived by his wife, Sachiko Arakawa; daughters, Karen (Wally) Arakawa and Rene (Roger) Yamaoka; grandchildren, Shayna (Lance) Yamamoto, Raelene Yamaoka and Randall Yamaoka; great granddaughter, Kelia Yamamoto; brothers, Clarence (Jean) Miyasato and Richard (Elaine) ...

Virginia A. Espejo, 67

January 4, 2020

Virginia A. Espejo, 67 of Kihei, Maui passed away on November 22, 2019 in Oahu. She was born to Alfonso and Mercedes Agtarap on August 11, 1952 in Laoag City, Philippines. She retired from the Grand Wailea Resort. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 10, 2020 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with service to begin at 7:00pm. Virginia is survived by her husband, Antonio P. Espejo; children, Edelton Espejo, Margarita Yadao, Jenie Mayla Espejo, Pamela Diana Espejo and Antonio A. Espejo III; sister, Gloria Littleton; brother, William Agrarap and 14 grandchildren. Online condolences: ...

Joel K. Kupihea, 45

January 4, 2020

Joel K. Kupihea, 45 of Wailuku, Maui passed away on November 11, 2019. He was born on September 22, 1974 to John Kupihea and Marian Stebbins. Joel is survived by his girlfriend Keani Awai; Mother Marian Stebbins; daughters Kelsie (Corey) Kupihea and Lola Kupihea; grandsons Skye & Raita. The family will have a private service at a later date. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Doris Toshiko Takamiya, 100

January 4, 2020

Doris Toshiko Takamiya, of Wailuku, Maui passed away peacefully on December 18th, 2019; surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice Maui. She was born to Seikichi and Matsu Miyashiro on October 23, 1919 in Lahaina, Maui. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Takamiya. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra St. Germain, Shirley (Brian) Kawano, Susan, Lynne and Jo-Ann Takamiya and grandson Scott Kawano, Private burial services will be held. Family requests no koden. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com