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Teresa S. Punio, 90

Teresa S. Punio, 90, of Waikapu, passed away on February 15, 2019 at 12:40am. She was born on June 28, 1928 in Kapaa, Kauai to Paula Marcos and Faustino Simpliciano. Her celebration of life will be held at St. Theresa’s Church on March 9, 2019. Family visitation will be held from 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM. Public visitation will be held from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM. Service will begin at 9:00 AM. Burial will be at 12:30 PM at the Garden of Meditation-Maui Memorial Park. Teresa was a retired housekeeper at Royal Lahaina Hotel. She is predeceased by her husband Elias Punio Sr; her parents ...

David W. “Buck” Rogers, 61

David W. “Buck” Rogers, 61, of Kihei, passed away on February 20, 2019 at his residence. He was born on December 12, 1957 in Ridgecrest, California. Buck worked as a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his loving companion of 17 ½ years, Beth E. Sellman; sister, Neala (Steven) Montgomery, and brother-in-law, Bob Brannon. Buck is predeceased by his parents, Wilburn and Thelma Rogers, and sister, Mickey Brannon. Funeral services will be held in Oklahoma at a later date followed by a Celebration of Life also at a later date in Kihei. Online condolences may be made to: ...

Kenneth Sakagawa, 82

Kenneth Sakagawa, 82, of Wailuku passed away on February, 27, 2019. He was born on December 20, 1936 in Paia, Maui. He retired from Hawaiian Tel as Linemen supervisor and Communications consultant for Verizon Communications. He is survived by his wife, Emiko, daughter Lori, step-son, Leslie Kanamu, son Ryan, step-daughter, Nurjan, sister, Edith (Steve) Shiraki, and 5 grand-children and 3 great grand-children. Services will be held on Saturday, March 9, 4:00 pm at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Fumiko Uyehara, 89

Fumiko Uyehara, 89, died February 15, 2019 peacefully at her home in Pukalani. Fumiko was born on June 11, 1929 in Waikapu. She enjoyed gardening and sewing and shared her many quilts with people she knew and loved. She is survived by her children; sons, Wayne Uyehara, Brian Uyehara; daughters, Kathleen (John) Harman, Faye (Tom Moon) Blomberg, Sue Uyehara; brothers, Jintoku (Iris) Miyashiro, Jinsuke (Janet) Miyashiro, Charles (Ulli) Miyashiro; sister-in-law Pat Miyashiro; grandchildren, Andrew Blomberg, Christi Hinchliffe, Aimee Hinchliffe and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral ...

Lillian “Gloria” Yamaguchi, 81

Lillian “Gloria” Yamaguchi, 81, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2019 at Maui Memorial Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Gloria was born on January 15, 1938 to Rosario and Marcelino Purugganan in Wailuku, Maui; she was raised in Waikapu and graduated from Baldwin High School, Class of 1957. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and caregiver to countless children. She loved music and was an accomplished singer. A celebration of Life Mass will be held at St. Anthony Church on Saturday, March 16, ...

Violet Lei Johns, 82

Violet Lei Johns, 82 of Lana’i City passed away on February 3rd, 2019. She born on September 15th, 1936 in Moloka’i. Violet is survived by Sons; Vernon Davis and Rho Neves. Daughters; Barbara Vaiaoga and Vicki Campbell. Brother; Tommy Enfield. Along with 10 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her Parents; Annie Mikala Cockett Enfield and Albert Enfield Sr., Siblings; Louisa Preza, Ben Enfield, Sylvia Young, Lakalo Albert Enfield, Rosemary Vasquez (Kanani), and Lily Akuna. Services will be held on Saturday March 2nd, 2019 at Ka Lokahi Church on ...