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Michie Moto, 96

Michie Moto,96, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2018, in Honolulu,Hawaii at Liliha Healthcare Center under Bristol Hospice Care. She was born on April 8, 1922 on Oahu. She was predeceased by her husband, Mitsugi, and her daughter, Annette Isobe. She is survived by her daughters Patricia (Roy) Kan, Katherine (Dennis) Hashiro, Sharon Takasaki, 5 granddaughters and 4 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Stella Tamanaha and her brother, George (Kay) Hino. The family thanks Liliha Healthcare Center and Bristol Hospice for their care and support. Private ...

Misaye Nakamura, 98

Misaye Nakamura, 98, of Lahaina passed away on October 26, 2018. She was born on September 30, 1920 in Puukolii on Maui. Misaye was a retired employee of First Hawaiian Bank, her favorite employer. She is survived by her son, Leslie (Kathy), sisters Evelyn Araki and Margaret Zaan and, brothers Ginyei Matsudo and Jinchi Matsudo. The family would like to thank Eve and Daryl Aquino, Island Hospice, Yvette Marti and all the caregivers and nurses from Care Options. Private services were held. The family requests no koden or flowers. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Wanda Raphael Chinen, 82

Wanda Raphael Chinen, 82 of Kualapuu, Molokai died January 5, 2019 at her residence. Memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m. January 30 at Molokai Seventh Day Adventist Church in Kalamaula, Molokai. Molokai Mortuary, Leeward Funeral Home and Dodo Mortuary Kona assisted with the arrangements. Mrs. Chinen was born on April 6, 1936 in Maalehua, Molokai. She was a retired preschool teacher. She us survived by her daughter, Cindy (Jim) Kiyabu of Molokai.

Cynthia “Cindy” Cline, 62

Cynthia “Cindy” Cline, 62, passed away on January 14, 2019, with her faithful, loving, caregiver son, Franklin Sabas at her side. Cindy was born on February 23rd, 1956 in Wailuku to Francisco Cabrera and Chrisanta Cabrera. Cindy worked for Women Helping Women as the Deputy Director. She is survived by her sons Artemio “Timmy” Sabas and Franklin (Amy Anderson) Sabas; brothers, Gerald Cabrera, Stanley Cabrera; sisters, Frances Nelson, Maggie Kramp; grandchildren, Aidan Tobise-Sabas, Noah Tobise-Sabas, Zhoie Tobise-Sabas, and Khloe Christine Marie Sabas. A Celebration of Life ...

Richard “Dickie” Joaquin, 72

Richard “Dickie” Joaquin, 72 of Kahului, passed away on January 7, 2019. He was born on January 25, 1946 in Paia, Maui. Visitation 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Ballard Family Mortuary, service 11 a.m., with burial to follow at Maui Veterans Cemetery at 1 p.m. Richard was a graduate of Baldwin High School. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army. After retiring from Hawaiian Tel as a cable splicer manager, he worked for Allens Plumbing as a dispatcher and was a hiker on weekends for Avis/Budget. Richard’s pride and joy was his family and there is nothing he ...

Oberle “Papa” Kaanana, 86

Oberle Kaanana peacefully passed away in his sleep at Yukio Okutsu Veterans State Home in Hilo, Hawaii on December 31, 2018 at the age of 86. He was born on Maui at Pu’unene Hospital on January 11, 1932. He is survived by his children Jac (Tobi) Kaanana and Oberle Haleakala “Holly” (Keith) Larsen. Along with Brother; George Kaanana. He was predeceased by his Parents David (Ida K. Kahue) Kaanana Sr., Brothers; David Kaanana Jr. and Kimo Kaanana Sr., Sisters; Josephine Hilderbrand, Victoria Pilialoha Kaanana and Ku’ulei Kaanana-Williams. Memorial Services will be held from ...