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James “Jim” Kennedy, 77

Jim Kennedy, 77 years old, passed away on July 25, 2018 at home, under hospice care. He was born in Los Angeles, CA.Jim was a psychologist and practiced on Maui and in California. Jim is survived by wife, Charlotte; son, John Kennedy; daughters, Lauren Kennedy and Yima Kennedy; father, Ron Newton; brothers, Ed Kennedy and Jeff Newton; sisters, Jean Herring and Linda Gonzalez, and 3 grandchildren. Celebration of life was held on August 26, 2018 at home. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Marion Tsuruyo Kohatsu, 98

Marion Tsuruyo Kohatsu, 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 17th, 2018 at her residence in Kahului, Hawaii. Marion was born in Kaheka Camp, Maui on May 25, 1920. She lived a humble life that was devoted to her faith and relationship with God and service to others. She faithfully attended and served at Kahului Union Church for over 50 years. She is survived by her nephew Joey (Rachel) Kohatsu and their newborn daughter, Janine Ju-Eun Marion Kohatsu. 3 sisters, Misayo Satoshige, Jane Ikeda, and Toshie Nako, as well as a large extended family and friends whom she loved ...

Edward Herman Nishihara, 98

Edward Herman Nishihara, 98, of Wailuku passed away on August 29th, 2018 in Kahului under the care of Islands Hospice. He was born on April 7th, 1920 in Paia. Edward was a Veteran of the United States Army and a member of the infamous 100th Battalion. He also was a retired Captain at the Wailuku Fire Station. Edward is survived by his wife of 72 years, Marie Nishihara; Predeceased by son Edward Nishihara Jr., sisters Josephine Nishihara and Frances Tavares. Survived by son Kevin (June) Nishihara; daughter, Francine (Rowan) Lee; and brother, Richard “Noosh” (Phyllis) ...

Andrew Velasco Paet, 54

Andrew Velasco Paet, 54, a loving father, son, brother & uncle, Andrew Velasco Paet, 54 of Kahului, Maui, had passed away on Friday, August 24th, 2018. He was born on October 11th, 1963 in the Philippines. He was predeceased by his father Maximo Fontanilla Paet and brother Joventino "Ben" (Linda) Paet. He is survived by his mother, Venancia Velasco Paet; son, Aundre Jerrell "AJ" (Maricel Asayo) Paet; siblings, Soledad Vinoray, Cely (Maximo) Parilla, Lucy (Ramon) Manlansing, Lawrence "Larry" (Stacey) Paet, Martin (Sheri) Paet, Roger (Mary Jane) Paet & many nieces and ...

Lareina Lee-Anne Kapuaonalani Walker, 46

Lareina Lee-Anne Kapuaonalani Walker, 46, of Wailuku passed away on August 8th, 2018 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on December 19th, 1971 in Wailuku. She was a substitute teacher for the Department of Education at Paia Elementary School.  Lareina is predeceased by her father, James H. Walker. She is survived by her companion Kevin "Pono" DeLima; her mother Albion “Cookie” Ritte; her step mother Zee Walker; Sons, Chyen G.W. Plascensia-Walker (Tammy), Christian M.K. Plascensia-Walker, Elisha James K. Walker; Siblings, Edwina “Sui” Joao (Otto), Christina ...

Mr. Rudy Dumlao

Services will be held on August 31, 2018 at Christ the King church. Public visitation at 10:00 am, and Mass at 11:00 am. Mr. Dumlao will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park at 12:30 pm. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com