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CORRECTION: Harue Barut, 86

Services honoring the late Harue Barut will be held on Friday, September 14, 2018 with visitation from 9:30am to 10:30am and service over urn to begin at 10:30am at Faith in Jesus Church in Wailuku; burial to follow at Maui Memorial Park at 2:00pm. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Randolph Castro Sr., 72

Randolph Castro Sr., of Kaupo passed away at his residence on August 28, 2018. He was born on December 10, 1945 in Hana. He retired as a bus driver. Randolph is survived by his sons, Randolph (Digna) Castro Jr., Lambert (Phyllis) Castro (companion Blair Goldberg); daughter, Kenny Drummond; brothers, Glen Castro, Alfred Castro Jr; sisters, Geraldine Kaiwi, Germaine Navarro; grandchildren, Aukai, Lono, Kekua and Kea Drummond, Strano, Alton, Victoria Rose and Chance Castro; two great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife, Victoria Kama’i; son, Vinton Castro; brothers, Melvin ...

Betsy Yoshiko Ouchi, 89

Betsy Yoshiko Ouchi, 89, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2018 at Hale Makua Kahului under the care of Hospice Maui. Services honoring Mrs. Ouchi will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Nakamura Mortuary. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am and service at 10:30 am. Betsy was born in Puunene, Maui on March 25, 1929 to the late Sagenda and Koshige Nakayama. She worked at Kitch'n Cook'd Maui Potato Chips Factory. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Betsy is predeceased by her husband, Haruto Ouchi. Betsy leaves to cherish her memory daughters ...

Jess Alana Ridao, 43

Jess Alana Ridao, 43, of Kahukuloa, passed away on August 31, 2018. He was born on September 8, 1974 in Wailuku, Hawaii. He graduated from St. Anthony High School. He enjoyed hunting, riding horses and fishing. His greatest joy was spending time with his son, friends and family. Jess is survived by his son, Chance Iokepa; parents, Reynaldo Ridao (Pat Bermudez-King) and Jo-Ann Texeira Ridao; sister Maile (Jon) Viela; Niece, Jrae Viela and his nephew, Jai Viela. He was predeceased by his nephew, Jrew Kupono Viela. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 9 a.m. ...

Larry K.L. Wong, 70

Larry K.L. Wong, 70, of Wailuku, passed away on August 29, 2018 in Wailuku. He was born on May 1, 1948 in Honolulu, Hawaii.   He served in The U.S. Air Force for 21 years, and was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 13 years. His favorite activities were gardening, fishing, playing the ukulele, and traveling. He was an active member of Kahului Union Church and served as a board member of the Wailuku Parkside Association.   Larry is survived by his loving wife, Judie, former daughter-in-law Cindy Kitahara, and his faithful companions, Tai Chi, Ilima, and his absolute ...

Michael Lawrence Kueffer, 67

The world has lost a real legend. It is with deepest sorrows in our hearts that we must announce Michael “Mike” Lawrence Kueffer returned to the Big Jesus of Everything on July 10, 2018. He was 67 years old. Mike was born in Chicago, Illinois to parents Geraldean “Geri” South Kueffer and Walter “Wally” Karl Kueffer on August 2, 1950.  While considering careers from sandwich making to the priesthood, Mike’s passion was firmly rooted in music. This led to many adventures including tours all over the country. Eventually Mike decided to hang up his microphone for a suit and ...