David Myers, 70

November 4, 2018

David Myers, 70, of Kula passed away peacefully on October 30, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Farewell, oh world, I must be gone, thou art no home, no rest to me.I take my ship, and sail on, to where a better world I see.Into the ocean, where's there's rest, I go, I leave, I part with speed.The way is long, the end is sweet.In leaving for the sea, eternity I meet. David was born on June 27, 1948 in Akron, Ohio. David is survived by his beloved wife Deborah and son, Braxton. The family would like to acknowledge Hospice Maui for their compassionate care of David Myers. ...

Robert Noboru Nagamine, 86

November 4, 2018

Robert Noboru Nagamine, 86, of Kahului, Maui passed away peacefully on October 28, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Loretta Nagamine; and loving father of Robert (Cheryl) Nagamine, Lori Lei (Wayne) Ishikawa, Randal (Corinne) Nagamine and Lisa Lani Baybayan; devoted grandfather of nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. with reception to follow at 6:00 p.m. at Nakamura Mortuary 1218 Lower Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Miriam Leinani Ryder, 86

November 4, 2018

Embraced in the spirit of aloha with ʻohana at her side, Miriam Leinani Ryder, 86 of Kahaluʻu, Oʻahu & Kula, Maui, passed into the light peacefully at home on October 23, 2018. She was born on July 16, 1932 in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi to Myrtle Melekiliwina Bradford & John Kawailani Kaikuaʻana Moses.  Her professional life included service at the East West Center, University of Hawaiʻi & retirement with the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Hawaiian Homelands. Miriam is survived by her husband of 66 years, Frank Puanani Ryder Jr. Sister, Myrtle (Donald) Jay, Children, Leona Lei’ohu & ...

Elaine Mitsume Sugimoto, 81

November 4, 2018

Elaine Mitsume Sugimoto, 81 of Kahului passed away on October 15, 2018. Elaine was born on December 3, 1936 to Mr. and Mrs. Tomoso Saito in Lanai City, Lanai. She worked for Maui Land and Pineapple. Elaine loved cooking and was always well known for her great pastries. She is survived by her husband Hideo Sugimoto. Services will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Monday, November 5, 2018. Visitation 1030-1130a, Service 1130-1230p. Burial will be at 200pm at Maui Memorial Park. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Veronica Rivera Yadao, 85

November 4, 2018

Veronica Rivera Yadao, 85 of Paauilo, HI passed away on October 20, 2018 at the Queen's Medical Center on Oahu. She was born on July 9, 1933 in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. Friends may call 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the St. Columba's Episcopal Church in Paauilo, HI where a Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., followed by burial in the St. Columba's Episcopal Church Cemetery. The family requests that casual attire be worn to the services. Veronica is survived by her daughter, Letty Jane (Michael) Galloway of Keaau, HI, sons, John (Sylvia) Yadao, Jr. of ...

Harry Masao Shimada, 85

October 30, 2018

Harry Masao Shimada, 85, of Kahului, Maui passed away peacefully on October 22, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Janet Shimada; and loving father of Kari-Lynn (Vance) Wakakuwa, Glen Shimada, and Ellen (Scott) Nashiwa; devoted grandfather of Kamren Wakakuwa, Lauren Nashiwa and Nicholas Nashiwa. He is also survived by brother Donald Kenji and Ruth Shimada and Virginia Naomi Shimada and numerous nieces and nephews. Harry is predeceased by Robert Torao and Jane Shimada and Richard Kazuo Shimada. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with services to ...