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Catherine N. Nishihira, 73

Catherine N. Nishihira, a cancer survivior of 25 plus years, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2019 with loving family by her side. Services honoring Catherine Nishihira will be held on November 2nd, 2019, at Wahikuli Beach Park at 8:00 am. Catherine was born on July 13, 1946 to Mr. Socho and Mrs. Doris Nishihira in Hawaii. Catherine was a business owner, a seashell collector, and avid reader who enjoyed challenging her mind with puzzles and games on the computer. Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, sister Lillian, and her brother George. Catherine ...

Hisako Shishido Sano, 100

Hisako Shishido Sano was born on January 7, 1919 in Paia, Maui and passed on October 13, 2019 at Hale Makua Kahului. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all people she met. Her life was full of activities in her beloved church and community. She is survived by children, Randy (Florence) Ideue, Winford (Gail) Ideue, Keith Ideue, Richard (Mary Ann, deceased) Hixenbaugh; Daniel (Arlene, deceased) Pursell and Amy Miyamoto; 13 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren; sisters, Sandra Choi and Patsy Matsumura; brother, Lawrence Kazue Shishido. A memorial ...

Lewellyn “Kalani” K. Waikiki, 60

Lewellyn "Kalani" K. Waikiki, 60 of Makawao, Maui passed away on October 5, 2019 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born to Nelson and Matilda Waikiki Sr. on October 4, 1959. He worked for Walker Industries as a Heavy Equipment Operator for 23 years till he retired. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Nakamura Mortuary from 6:00pm to 9:00pm; with service at 7:30pm; will continue Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Nakamura Mortuary at 8:00am to 10:00am; with burial to follow at Makawao Cemetery. Lewellyn is survived by wife, Doreen Waikiki; his children, Branden ...

Mildred Wakakuwa, 93

Mildred Wakakuwa, 93 of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2019. She was born in Puunene, Maui.  She is predeceased by her husband Tadao Wakakuwa. She is survived by her brother Tomio (Marlene) Sato; daughter Lori Lynn; son Vance (Kari-Lynn) Wakakuwa and grandchildren, Jessica and Kamren. Memorial service will be on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 4 p.m. at the Wailuku Union Church. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Troy Joseph Kalikiano Abordo-Lecker, 34 

Troy Joseph Kalikiano Abordo-Lecker of Hana passed away on September 7th, 2019 at his family home surrounded by love. He was born on January 27th, 1985 in Hana, Maui. Kaliki had a strong passion for God, Family, and Music. He had the ability to effortlessly string together words, in an instance and in such a way it brings a smile to the faces of those listening, sometimes in laughter or tears of admiration. He was a man full of motivation and lived everyday as a new day. He loved working outdoors, and as a cook at Hana Ranch Restaurant. He is survived by his children, Zion James ...

Setsuko Hironaka Asato, 91

Setsuko Hironaka Asato, 91 of Pukalani, passed away on September 17, 2019 at Islands Hospice in Kahului. She was born in Haiku on August 3, 1928. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday October 26, 2019, at Makawao Hongwanji Mission, service over urn will begin at 11 a.m. Setsuko was a school teacher at Haiku Elementary School. She is survived by her daughter, Laureen (Sabi Inderkum) Asato; son, Kelly (Gayle) Asato; son-in-law, Lyle Hirota; brother, Arthur Hironaka; and grandchildren, Kip and Kaylie Asato. Setsuko is predeceased by her husband, Chester Asato and daughter, ...