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Lolita Sabugo Serrano, 83

Lolita Sabugo Serrano, 83 of Lahaina, Maui had passed away on June 7th, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 8th, 1935 in Pamplona, Cagayan Phillippines to the late Crispulo & Aguida Sabugo. Although she is no longer here, she will continue to live in the hearts of her sons, Harold (Naty) Serrano, Edward Serrano; daughter, Virginia Serrano Montenegro; 5 grandchildren, Francis Montenegro, Dexter Montenegro, Von Carlo Montenegro, Daryl Serrano, Mikhail Podushkin Serrano and 8 great grandchildren. Services will be held on Tuesday June 18th, 2019 at Norman’s ...

Otome Carol Ihu, 90

Otome Carol Ihu was born on October 30th, 1928. She passed away at Maui Memorial Medical Center on June 8th, 2019. She was a retired hospital treasurer/comptroller for the Department of Defense in Okinawa. Otome is predeceased by her Husband; Walter Kalani Ihu. She is survived by her Sons; Mr. Alvin (Mari) Ihu of Okinawa, Mr. Howard Ihu of Tokyo. Daughter; Mrs. Leinaala (Bill) Hatcher of Honolulu. Otome is also survived by her Brothers; Mr. Yasumatsu (Keiko) Takushi and Mr. Masao (Shizuko) Takushi. Along with her Grandchildrem; Daniel Ihu, Rina Ihu, Kalani Hatcher, Joy Hatcher. She ...

Yoshiko Judy Napihaa, 95

Yoshiko Judy Napihaa, 95, of Wailuku passed away on May 27, 2019. Yoshiko was born on September 15, 1923 to Taro and Ushi Higa. She was also pre-deceased by her husband, Felix Napihaa, who passed in 1996. Mr. Napihaa’s name was omitted in error in the obituary that ran on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Patricia “Patty” Enriquez, 80         

Patricia “Patty” Enriquez, 80 of Wailuku, Maui passed away peacefully at home on May 7th, 2019. She was born on December 9th, 1938 in Puna, Hawaii to the late Santiago Garcia Antida and Otomo Pililani Kobayashi, owners of Ola’a Sugar Company who were known for their sugar cane, papaya and vanda orchids until 1960 when the Kilauea eruption consumed the family plantation. Patricia was intelligent and gifted with many talents. She well versed in Hawaiian, Japanese, Filipino and the English language. She enjoyed dancing hula, playing her ukulele, singing karaoke at various parties, ...

Irene Hideko Machida, 78

Irene Hideko Machida, 78, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2019 at Hospice Maui Services honoring Mrs. Irene Machida will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Nakamura Mortuary, with visitation at 9:00am followed by service at 9:50am. Irene is pre-deceased by her husband, Richard Masanao Machida. Irene leaves to cherish her memory, daughter, Shannon S, Machida Cabanilla (Juan) and son, Kayne N. Machida; sisters, Mona Y. Hamaoka (Neal), Karen N. Ikoma (Don) and brother, Myles S. Kamei. The Machida family would like to thank the staff at Maui Memorial Hospital ...

Yoshiko Judy Napihaa, 95

Yoshiko Judy Napihaa, 95, of Wailuku passed away on May 27, 2019. Yoshiko was born on September 15, 1923 to Taro and Ushi Higa. She was a cook at Tasty Crust before retiring. She is pre-deceased by brothers, Takeo, Hideyasu, Susei Higa and sister Fumiko Miyahira. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, brothers, Seigi, George (Yone), William (Laura) Higa; sister, Hiroko Fukuda; numerous nieces and nephews. Private services were held. The family requests no koden. Please feel free to make a donation to your favorite charity in her remembrance. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with ...