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Walter “Calo” Freitas, 82

Walter “Calo” Freitas, 82 of Kokomo Maui, passed away on February 13th, 2019 at Islands Hospice Home. He was born on May 3rd, 1936. Walter worked for 37 years for the motion picture industry in California. Walter was very generous and loved helping people. Walter is survived by his loving partner Patricia Godfrey. Son; Scott (Anika) Freitas, Daughter; Marijane (Ernie) Brown. Along with 5 granddaughters and 2 great grandsons. Walter is also survived by his Brothers; Manuel Junior (Lei) Freitas, Patrick (Norma) Freitas. Sisters; Ann (Roger-deceased) Poouahi, Irene ...

Joseph Junior Hoffman, 52

Joseph Junior Hoffman “Pops”, 52, passed away on February 20th, 2019. He was born on May 10th, 1966 on Oahu. His hobbies were fixing cars and caring for his family. He was a die-hard Baltimore Ravens fan. Joseph is survived by his 9 children. Jayla Moana, Joseph Hoffman, Jerome Hoffman, Jerrazzaylyn Paisi, Tashias Santiago, Taysja Santiago-Hoffman, Taesjlynn Santiago-Hoffman, Jazelynn Santiago-Hoffman and Shayzelynn Santiago-Hoffman. Along with his Mother Ruth Dando and 4 sisters. Larrieann Pagan, Triva Kepo’o, Nancy Hoffman and Penny King. Joseph is also survived by his 8 ...

Junichi “Lanai” Kamidoi, 97

Junichi “Lanai” Kamidoi, 97, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2019 at Maui Memorial Hospital, Wailuku. He was born on June 25, 1921 in Kohala, Hawai’i. He retired from the Wailuku Sugar Company. Junichi is survived by his children, Edwin (Francisca), Daniel (Carolyn), Dwight (Diedre), Burton (Diana); nine grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Private services were held on February 22, 2019. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Barry Kauwiki Kubo, 50

Barry Kauwiki Kubo, 50 passed on February 17, 2019. He was a retired lieutenant from the Maui Police Department. He is survived by his wife, Miki, sons; Bryant, Dayne and Olyn and daughter, Taylee. Parents, Allan and Mamo Kubo. Siblings, Kaleo Li, Kananiokeakua and Kawaiolaokalani Kubo. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Hope Chapel in Kihei. Visitation will begin at 9 am with services to follow at 10:30 am. The family kindly requests no flowers. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Leonardo Banal Lozano, Sr., 80

Leonardo Banal Lozano, Sr., 80, of Lahaina, Maui, passed away on February 3, 2019, at his home with loving family by his side, under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born on May 31, 1938 in The Philippines. He is the eldest of 10 siblings of late Faustino & Amanda Lozano. Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Maria Lanakila Church; mass will begin at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 8, 2019, at Norman’s Mortuary; prayer service will begin at 10:00 a.m.; burial will follow, 12:30 p.m., ...

Celerina “Sally” Morondos, 84

Celerina “Sally” Morondos, 84, of Kahului, passed peacefully on August 31, 2018 at Hale Makua Kahului. A Celebration of Life will be held at Hale Nanea on Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with the arrangements. Mrs. Morondos was born on March 9, 1934 in Lahaina. She worked as a housekeeper. Sally was predeceased by her husband, Emiliano Morondos; daughter, Mercedes “Mercy” Clark; son, Rodrigo “Rego” Morondos. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, children, Orlando (Andrea) Morondos, Lita Morondos Grimes, Rita ...