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Joseph Souza, 87

Joseph Souza, 87, of Hilo, HI, died at the Life Care Center of Hilo on Thursday, November 23, 2017. He was born in Paia, Maui and was a retired letter carrier with the US Postal Service. He was also a Veteran of the US Marine Corps and a member of the Ancient Order of Foresters #8110 on Oahu. Friends may call at the Dodo Mortuary chapel on Friday, December 15, 2017 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM, where a Prayer Service will be held at 10:00 AM, followed by burial at the Hawaii Veterans Cemetery #2 at 12 noon. The family requests that casual attire be worn to the services. He is survived ...

Tomoe Sugimoto, 94

Tomoe Sugimoto, 94, of Kahului, Maui, passed away at Hale Makua, Kahului under the care of Hospice Maui on November 23, 2017. She was born on December 21, 1922 in Puunene. Tomoe was a packer at Maui Land & Pine until she retired. She was predeceased by her husband, Isamu Sugimoto. She is survived by her brother, Haruto Koyanagi of Chicago and sister-in-law, Chiyoko Kon of Honolulu; sons, Rodney (Charlene) Sugimoto, James (Velma) Sugimoto & Tom Sugimoto; daughters, Patricia (James) Murayama & Ann (Larry) Oshiro; 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 2 great great ...

Desiderio Tabisula, Sr., 83

Desiderio Tabisula, Sr., 83, of Maui passed away on October 29, 2017 at Hale Makua, Kahului. He was born in Camestizoan, Sto. Domingo, Ilocos Sur, Philippines on September 19, 1934. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday December 15, 2017, at Normans Mortuary; Service will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday December 16, 2017 At Christ the King Church followed by burial at 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial park. Desiderio was a retired Irrigator at HC&S. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Tabisula, Three sons; Zoilo Armando Tabisula (Deceased), Enrich (Joji ...

Richard Carmine Januzzi, 57

Richard Carmine Januzzi, 57, of Kihei died suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. He was born on November 14, 1960 in Selma, Alabama to Richard Carmine Januzzi, and Mariel Macomber and raised in California. A celebration of life will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului. Rick was the CEO of All In One Construction Inc., having worked in the construction business his whole life. Rick was a devoted husband and caring friend, who was passionate about the ocean, scuba, fishing, motorcycles and drums. Interests ...

Donna Marie Hoopii, 56

Donna Marie Hoopii, 56, of Wailuku, Maui passed away under the care of Islands Hospice on November 17, 2017. She was born on March 1, 1961 in Wailuku. A private scattering of ashes will be held at a later date. Donna worked at Iao Intermediate School. She was predeceased by her mother, Bernadette “Cookie” Hoopii; brother, Maui “Jr” Hawaii. She is survived by her father, Norman Hoopii; sons, Michael Hoopii, Lucas “Bud” Hoopii, Rylan Kamaunu-Hoopii; daughters, Mazi Tuionetoa (Siiva), Tisha Hoopii, Napua Hoopii (Ikaika Martin); brothers, Malcom Hoopii (Serena Freitas); 11 ...

Frances R. Kikumoto, 86

Frances R. Kikumoto, 86, of Makawao, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2017, under the compassionate care of her loving daughters and Hospice Maui. Services honoring Mrs. Kikumoto were held privately. Frances was born in Ovett, Mississippi to Marion & Celia Pitts. She was the 9th of 12 children. After moving to Nevada, she met and married her lifetime love, Mr. Sam Kikumoto, and together they raised four children, David, Rebecca, James and Jeanette. Frances worked for the Los Angeles Police Revolver and Athletic Club, where she worked as a waitress in the Los Angeles ...