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Alice Arakawa, 91

Alice Arakawa, 91, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away peacefully at Roselani Place on September 28, 2018. She was a compassionate OB nurse at Maui Memorial Hospital for over 30 years and an avid crafter and Las Vegas Wheel of Fortune enthusiast.   She is predeceased by her husband, Patrick Arakawa and brother, Walter Yamashiro. She is survived by her children, Reine Makiya, Kurt Arakawa and Alene Arakawa; brothers, James and Allan Yamashiro; sister, Edith Wall; grandchildren, David and Cari Makiya, Kai Hicks and great grandchildren, Ava and Connor Makiya.  The family would like to ...

Yoneko Hashimoto, 92

Yoneko Hashimoto, 92, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2018 at her residence with loving family by her side. Services honoring Ms. Hashimoto will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Nakamura Mortuary. Visitation will begin at 4:00pm, and service at 5:00pm. She will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 10:30am. Yoneko was born on January 31, 1926 to Mr. Yunoshin and Mrs. Nakano Suehiro in Upper Waiehu, HI. Yoneko worked at Maui Land and Pineapple as a checker. When she wasn't working she enjoyed tending to her ...

Samuel Kaauamo Jr., 81

Samuel Kaauamo Jr., 81 of Makawao, Maui, passed away on October 4, 2018 at his home with loving family by his side, under the care of Islands Hospice. He was born on January 2, 1937 in Kaupo, Maui. Samuel worked in construction and later retired as Bridge Maintenance for the Department of Transportation. Samuel is survived by his wife Thelma “Sweetie” M. Kaauamo; son, Llewellyn Kalana Kaauamo; sister, Mary Jane Pulani Kaauamo; brother, Wilkins “Jackie Jack” Penimana (Barbara) Kaauamo; hanai daughter, Kimberly (Rory) Macadangdang; hanai grandchildren, Cory Kalaheo ...

Demas Medeiros, 92

Demas Medeiros, 92, of Wailuku passed peacefully in his home, under Hospice care on October 4, 2018. He was born on October 1, 1926 to Julia Rezents and Antone Medeiros. He is the 5th born and has 9 siblings; Edna (D.)(Harold (D.) Ornellas, Ernest Medeiros (D.), Mathias (D.)(Peggy) Medeiros, Madline (D.)(Val (D.) Carriera, Louise (Jimmy (D.) Obedenski, Annie (Joe (D.) Corniel, Lee (Rupert (D.) Pocock, Phillip Antone "Sonny" (Laura) Medeiros, Margaret (Charles (D.) Madrid. Demas attended St. Anthony school and Iao school before going to work to help support his family. He worked at ...

Marisa Lewis-Mateo, 62

Marisa Lewis-Mateo 62, of Honolulu passed away on September 22, 2018 under Hospice care. She was born in Hana, Hawaii on March 10,1956. Marisa is survived by her husband, Raymond Mateo; son, Brandon Lewis; siblings Priscilla Sierra DeCoite & Peter Sierra; granddaughters, Nevaeh, Nysa & Jayde; and many nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Peter & Lucille Sierra; sisters, Sharon Ferreira & Cynthia Sierra-Guzman. Visitation will be held at Nakamura Mortuary in Wailuku on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 10:00AM with service at 1130AM. Internment follows at Maui ...

George Hashizaki Jr., 53

George Hashizaki Jr., 53, of Pukalani passed away on September 19, 2018. He was born in Wailuku on February 9, 1965. A service honoring his life will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am with service to begin at 11:00 am. A private scattering of his ashes will be held at a later date. George was a dedicated husband and father, always giving of himself to ensure his family’s happiness. Making his daughters smile brought him the greatest joy! His selfless nature extended to his wide circle of ...