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Pearl Lorraine Blair, 94        

Pearl Lorraine Blair was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Kim Len and Harriet Loy Kyau Yap on November 25, 1924. She enjoyed a full and wonderful life and went home to be with God on April 27, 2019 at the age of 94. She attended Maryknoll Elementary School and University Lab School, graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1942. As a secretary, she especially enjoyed working for many years at Central Union Church on O’ahu and for Big Brothers, Big Sisters on Maui. Pearl was married to Daniel F. Blair from September, 1948 until his passing on January, 2005. She is survived by her ...

Bessie Kalua Pauole DeMello, 92

Bessie Kalua Pauole DeMello was born Jan 17, 1927 on Hoolehua, Molokai and went home so peacefully to Jesus on May 11, 2019 at the age of 92. Her Celebration of Aloha will be held on Saturday June 8, 2019 at Kings Cathedral in Kahului at 9 am. She is survived by her sister Violet Rodrigues, son, Sherman (Darlene) DeMello, daughters Colette (Kalei) Cleveland and Joni (Robin Cortez) DeMello, 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Caroline Munar Espirito, 76

Caroline “Kalena” Munar Espirito passed peacefully at Hale Makua Kahului on May 14, 2019. She was born on January 15, 1943 and raised in Paia. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and the owner and operator of Caroline’s Tax in 1980-2000. She is survived by her daughter Christine “Chris” Espirito and sons Darren Espirito and Paul Higa, Jr., grandchildren Jeffrey Espirito, Jr., Jessie Espirito, Ashten Yagi, Isaiah Oguma, Bailey Higa and great grandchildren Laylah Espirito and Jax Espirito. She is predeceased by her sons John Munar Espirito and Jeffrey Espirito, Sr. ...

Sue Tsubaki, 89

Sue Tsubaki, 89, of Kahului, passed away on May 7, 2019. She is survived by her sons Aaron (deceased) and Dale and their families. Sisters, Amy Yafuso and Patricia (Raymond) Ohara, sisters-in-law, Thelma Mukaisu, Elizabeth Mukaisu and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, Jitsuo Tsubaki, parents Keihachi and Kishi Mukaisu, brothers, Toshio Mukaisu, Teruo Mukaisu, Lawrence Kukaisu, Patrick Mukaisu and sister, Lillian Nakamoto. Private services have been held in her honor. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Enos Viveiros, 86

Enos Viveiros, 86, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on May 13, 2019 at Hale Makua Kahului. He was born on November 28, 1932 on Maui. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at St. Anthony Church; mass will begin at 10:00 a.m.; burial will follow, 1:00 p.m. at the Maui Veteran’s Cemetery in Makawao. Enos was a retired landscaper with the State of Hawaii. He was predeceased by his wife, Carmen Viveiros. He is survived by his wife, Violeta Quimosing; son, Joseph Viveiros; daughter, Lolita (Andy) Feliciano; and grandchildren, Joseph Viveiros Jr., ...

William “Willie” Kennison, 73

William “Willie” Kennison, 73, of Waihee, Maui passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on May 21, 2019. Willie was born on February 25, 1946 in Wailuku, Maui and was the oldest of five children. As a young man, Willie served in the Army National Guard and was stationed at Fort Ord, California. In recent years, he retired as the Maui Division Director of ILWU after working for the union for over 30 years. Willie’s passion was helping others, and he served the community on countless volunteer boards and commissions throughout his lifetime, including the Maui County ...