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Kaname Okamoto, 92

Kaname Okamoto, 92, of Wailuku, Maui passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on March 23, 1926 in Maui, Hawaii. He was a retired Operations Manager of Maui Vegetable Growers Association (Farmer’s Cooperative). He is predeceased by his loving wife, Patsy Mikie. He is survived by his children; Gerald (Naomi) Okamoto; Cyra Okamoto; Lance (Virginia) Okamoto; Neal Okamoto; Sandra (Alton) Ramos; four grandchildren – Kaine Okamoto, Lowen Okamoto, Tiffany and Tasia Ramos, 1 great grandchild – Ryder Okamoto. He is also survived by sisters, ...

Betty Ritsuko Oura, 89

Betty Ritsuko Oura, 89, of Kahului passed away at home under the care of Island Hospice on March 28, 2018. Private services honoring Mrs. Oura was held at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission on Sunday, April 8, 2018. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Mrs. Oura was born in Puunene on December 1, 1928 to Hisashi and Shizuko Hashimoto. In her youth Mrs. Oura was a avid swimmer and was a member of the famed Three-Year Swim Club. She graduated from St. Anthony High school. Mrs. Oura retired from Ah Fooks Supermarket. Previous to that she was employed at the family business Hashi ...

Jorge Arnulfo Velez, 46

Jorge Arnulfo Velez passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2018. Jorge was born in Napa, California on January 28, 1972. He moved to Maui nearly thirty years ago, starting out at the Hard Rock Café in Lahaina. Jorge grew up in the food business, with his great-grandparents opening the first Mexican restaurant in the Napa area. His incredible work ethic and dedication to making the best food with simple ingredients led Jorge and his wife Jenna to open Taqueria Cruz in 2008. Taqueria Cruz grew from a modest hole-in-the-wall to one of the most celebrated Mexican restaurants on ...

Ke’ewe Hanau O ‘Ka Lani Ka’aikamanu Villanueva

In loving memory of our lil phastso Ke’ewe Hanau O ‘Ka Lani Ka’aikamanu Villanueva. With the time we had shared didn’t seem long enough. Even though your up in heaven, not a day goes by that we don’t think of you. Ke’ewe is survived by his 9 siblings, Puili Villanueva, Kahealani Enomoto, Masao Matsui, Kainalu Villanueva, Hilalia Villanueva- Langi, Puakea Villanueva- Langi, Ka’ihe Villanueva, Xairie Hookano-Kuhaulua & Kinialoha Kealohikea ‘O Kalani Ku’uipo Villanueva. As well as his grandparents, Laverne Enomoto, Diana Guerrero, Arnold Camilo Villanueva & Benjamen ...

Melvin Toshi Yamakawa, 67

Melvin Toshi Yamakawa, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 23, 2018 at Hale Makua. He was born on June 18, 1950. Mel was a painter and was last employed by JD Painting. Mel enjoyed playing golf during his healthier days. He was pre-deceased by his father Daniel; mother, Esther and sister, Naomi. Survived by wife Maude; daughter, Cheryl; granddaughters, Jayme and Lindsey, and two great-grandchildren. Mel also leaves behind siblings, June (Tom) Sage, Lynn (Sandy), Glenn (Leeann), and Elsie (Allan) Morimoto. Private services will be held at a later ...

James H “Jesse”, “Pops” Vasquez, 84

James H “Jesse”, “Pops” Vasquez of lahaina died on March 23, 2018. He was born on July 14, 1933 to Joseph Basques & Winifred Hanamaikai of Peahi, Maui. Celebration of life will be at Canoe Beach April 28,10:30 a.m. Potluck. He was a devoted dishwasher at Pacifico Restaurant in 505. Also worked at Pioneer Mill. He is survived by his 10 sons, James Aquino, John Aquino, Jesse Vasquez, Brian Vasquez, Brennan Vasquez, Wendel Vasquez (deseased), Dominic Kaina (Leinora), Jason Kaaihue (Charlene) Kevin Kaaihue (Tanya), Alvin Kaaihue (Hoala). Daughters, Winifred Lopez, Sugar Babe ...