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Toyoko Jean Miyahira, 91

Toyoko Jean Miyahira, 91 of Paia, died peacefully in Kahului at Roselani Place on November 19, 2019. She was born February 17, 1928 in Paia to the late Seizo and Aiko (Maeda) Miyahira. Toyoko Jean was the last of her generartion. She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Morio, Betty Tomiko (Yeiichi Tamashiro), Yoshio (Doris Matsuura), Robert Tadao (Elaine Nakasone), Hidemi Wayne (Eva Kaiwi), Kiyoko, and Masaru. Toyoko Jean retired in 1984 as an elementary teacher after 34 years of service, mostly at Haiku Elementary. She was super-dependable and devoted to her students. She ...

Shigeto Sugi, 81

Shigeto Sugi, 81 of Kahului, Maui passed away at his residence on November 22, 2019. He was born on December 19, 1937 in Wailuku, Maui. Private service was held at Maui Memorial Park. He was a Printer for ACE printing. Shigeto is predeceased by his brother, Naoto Yamaoka; survived by siblings, Hifuyo Arai, Tsuneyo Tokuhisa, Mitsuto Sugi and Masako Nitta; numerous nieces and nephews. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Emiliana Valdez Garcia, 97

Emiliana Valdez Garcia, 97, of Paia, passed away on December 17, 2019 at her residence. She was born on October 4, 1922 in San Juan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Visitation 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Holy Rosary Church, Paia, Mass 11 a.m., and burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Emiliana worked as a field worker at Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company. She is survived by sons, Martin (Sylvia) Garcia, Feliciano (Josefina) Garcia, Carlos (Adela) Garcia, Gerardo “Gerry” Garcia, Jimmy (Catalina) Garcia, Robert (Myrna) Garcia, Isidro (Sally) Garcia; ...

Diane Sachi Hanada, 64

Diane Sachi Hanada, 64, passed away peacefully in Kahului, Maui on December 5, 2019 with her family and her caregiver at her side. She was born in Wailuku, Maui on May 28, 1955 to Katsumi and Fumie Hanada. Diane is survived by her mother Fumie, sisters Gail (Danny) Kawahara, Wendy (George) Choi, niece Dana Agarano, nephews Jonathan (Kristie) Choi, David (Carly) Choi, great niece Sarah Agarano, great nephews Jacob Agarano and Nathan Choi. Private service were held and the family requests that in lieu of Koden, donations in Diane’s name be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. ...

Kengo Kato, 97

Kengo Kato, 97, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2019, with loving family by his side. Services honoring Mr. Kato will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Wailuku Hongwanji, with visitation at 10:00am, and service at 11:00am. Kengo was born on August 10, 1922 to Mr. Chyotaro and Mrs. Moto Kato in Maui, HI. He was an Electrician and took great pride in providing for the family. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed photography, fishing, music, gardening, carpentry, working on the house, but most importantly, he cherished time spent with family and ...

Morgan A’ulike Montgomery Sr. 41

Morgan A’ulike Montgomery Sr. 41, was called to heaven on November 27, 2019. Morgan was born January 1, 1978 in Wailuku, Maui. Morgan worked in the hotel industry, roofing, sales, and private homes maintenance. He enjoyed football as he played semipro for Kīhei Heat and coached for Lahaina Chiefs Pop-Warner. Morgan was a very talented artist. He loved the water and nature. Morgan loved spending as much time as he could with his family. Morgan will continue to live in the hearts of his devoted wife Tamara Biho Montgomery, son's Morgan "Bula" Montgomery Jr., Mauaʻālina "Mau" ...