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Marleen “Muffie” Grace Davis, 84

Marleen “Muffie” Grace Davis, 84, of Haiku, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 on Maui. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to John and Helen Walsh. She attended Punahou School and Mary Washington University. Her loves included painting, the ocean, horses, dogs, birds and other animals. People often remarked, “She is the nicest person I’ve ever met.” She is survived by her four children; Helen “Brooks” Wakefield, Tammie Paul, Strat Goodhue, and Shaun Fleming; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Private family service will be held. Memorial ...

Miyoji Kaya, 94

Miyoji (RED) Kaya, 94, of Wailuku, passed away on December 19, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Nakamura Mortuary, viewing from 9:00am, with prayer services to begin at 10:00am. Burial to follow at 12:30pm at Maui Memorial Park. Nakamura Mortuary will assist with arrangements. Miyoji was born on September 21, 1923 to Tokuzo and Misao Kaya. He was a carpenter with the Hawaii Carpenters Union Local 745 Unit 3. He is predeceased by his wife, Claire Kaya. Survivor’s include sister Nancy Endo, brother Shinichi Kaya; four ...

Daniel L. Vedack, 71

Daniel L. Vedack, 71 of Kihei, passed away on December 10, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on October 2, 1946 in Oregon. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Ballard Family Mortuary, memorial service will begin at 7 p.m. Daniel worked for South Pacific Motors as a mechanic. He is survived by his 8 children; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Connie Vedack Nasburg, Elaine Vedack Reed, and Kathy Vedack Martin; and fiancé, Katherine Garcia Rabago. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Jerel “Jerry” Tomio Nikaido, 63

Jerel Tomio Nikaido, 63 of Wailuku passed away on December 17, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on June 3, 1954 in Puunene, Maui to Tomiya and Harumi Nikaido. His pastime he loved and enjoyed to go diving, fishing and tinkering with computers. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Wailuku Hongwanji at 3:00 p.m.; with service to begin at 4:00 p.m. Jerel is survived by wife, JoAnn N. Nikaido; son, Joey Nikaido; daughter, Stacey Nikaido; brother, Avery Nikaido; grandson, Ayden Nikaido-Sarmiento. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

William Josephus Coelho, 74

William Josephus Coelho, 74, of Makawao, passed away on November 23, 2017 at his residence. He was born on December 11, 1942 in Honolulu. He worked as an air traffic controller for the Federal Aviation Administration. Service will begin at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Kula on January 13, 2017. William is survived by his wife, Carla Coelho; son, William Coelho; daughters, Kerri-Lynn Coelho, Katherine Nohea Coelho-Vermeulen (Kirstyn); niece, Kimberly Holder (Robert Holder); brother, Gary Rickard (LaDawn); and grandsons, Cullen Slavens, Connor Slavens, and Noah ...

Mary F. Estrella, 90

Mary F. Estrella, 90, of Kahului, Maui passed away under the care of Hospice Maui on December 2, 2017. She was born on July 11, 1927 in Makawao. Visitation will be held at Norman’s Mortuary on Friday, December 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; service will begin at 11:00 a.m.; burial to follow at Maui Memorial Park at 12:30 p.m. Mary was a Chef at Maui Lu. She was pre-deceased by her husband Charles Estrella; son, Joseph Kan Hai; daughter, Frances Pagaduan; parents Joe Fernandez and Elizabeth Smith. She is survived by her sons, Walter Kan Hai Jr. (Mona), Matthew Kan Hai (Berta); ...