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Allen S. Matsumoto, 68

Allen S. Matsumoto, 68, of Kula, passed away on September 22nd, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Allen was born in upper Paia to Masaru and Alice Matsumoto. After graduating from Maui High School in 1967, he joined the army, completing his term of service as a medic. Upon returning to Maui he worked as a heavy equipment mechanic at Fuku Construction Co. and later worked 28 years for the County of Maui, in the Finance Department as a Motor Vehicle Safety Check Inspector. While working full time with the County, he attended the The Aloha School of Massage Therapy and became a licensed ...

• CORRECTION: Henrietta M. Souza, 78

There was an error of the sister-in-law in the Sunday, September 24th issue of The Maui News. Henrietta “Mana” is survived by her husband, Charles W. Souza; 2 children: daughter, Rachael (Ethan) Ajifu; son, Charles T. Souza and 4 grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings: brothers, Wayne (Sheila) Nunes and Henry (Ellen) Leoiki; sisters, Deborah (Darryl) Young and Shirley (Frank) Sanchez, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

• Correction: Jeanette Louise Fernandez, 86

There were errors in The Maui News on Sunday, September 17, 2017. It should have read: Jeanette was born in Lahaina, Maui. Also, she is survived by Tammy (Ray) Hinojosa. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Humiko “Lorraine” Fujiyama, 95

Humiko “Lorraine” Fujiyama, 95, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully at home under the compassionate care of Hospice Maui and her loving family. Services honoring Mrs. Fujiyama will be held at Lahaina Hongwanji Mission on Saturday, September 30, 2017. Visitation will begin at 9:00am, with a memorial service beginning at 10:00am. She will then be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park at 2:00pm. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Humiko was born in Lahaina on December 5, 1921 to Moshichi & Sueme Iwamura. In 1954, she married her love, Mr. Yoshiyuki “Yot” ...

Samuel S. Kiyabu, 72

Samuel Shunichi Kiyabu, 72, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully at Kaiser Moanalua on September 1, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Services honoring Mr. Kiyabu will be held at Paia Rinzai Zen Mission on Saturday, September 30, 2017. Visitation will begin at 9:00am, with services beginning at 10:00am. Mr. Kiyabu will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park at 12:30pm. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Samuel was born in Okinawa on January 4, 1945 to Shunsei & Makato Kiyan. He was the 5th of 7 children. He immigrated to Maui in 1960 and graduated from Maui High in ...

Wilfred “Bill” Maka Poole, 71

Wilfred “Bill” Maka Poole, 71, of Port Hadlock, Washington, passed away at home on August 18, 2017. He was born on May 12, 1946, in Honolulu. He served in the United States Army Airborne from 1969-1975 . Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017, 11am at the Kawaihae Harbor, Kawaihae, Hawai’i. Potluck to follow at LST landing. Bill survived by his wife, Mary Lynn Gaikin-Poole, Sisters, Mary (Chris) Ching & Sue (Mario) Ortiz. Children: Billy Poole; Sheri Poole; Bobby (Bonnie) Poole; Paul Maka (Dean) Derby; Michael Keoki Poole & Elizabeth Keola Poole. Step ...