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Henrietta M. Souza, 78

Henrietta “Mana” Maunakalika Souza (Nunes) of Makawao, Maui passed away peacefully on September 4, 2017 at Hale Makua, Kahului, under the care of Hospice Maui with her family by her side. She was born on April 10, 1939 in Honolulu, Oahu. 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 (Shirley) Nunes and Henry (Ellen) Leoiki; sisters, Deborah (Darryl) Young and Shirley (Frank) Sanchez, as well as numerous nieces and ...

Alexander Theodore Kowalski Sr, 90

Alexander Theodore Kowalski Sr, 90, died on September 13, 2017 at home in Pukalani, Maui. Alex, Dad, Papa, Grandpa, Tutu Man, “Uncle Ski” is survived by his wife, Violet (Pio) of Pukalani; his sons, Joseph (Vida) of Wailuku, Joshua of Pukalani, his daughters, Lurline of Las Vegas, Renee of Ohio, Marcy (Julio Torres) of Kahului, Stephanie of Missouri, Toni (Michael Dacquel) of Kahului, Anela (Roger Thompson) of Pukalani; 10 Grandchildren; 22 Great Grandchildren, and 1 Great Great Grandchild. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Bernadette Mahealani Kowalski; son, Alexander T ...

Ramona Zelda Chapman-Collier, 60

Ramona Zelda Chapman-Collier, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2017, with her loving family by her side. A celebration of life for Mrs. Chapman will be announced at a later date. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Ramona Zelda Chapman-Collier was born on April 20, 1957, to the late Ms. Elfriede Kate Chapman. Ramona was a nurse and took great pride in helping others. She loved to travel, meet new people, read, and take long walks on the beach, but most importantly, spend time with her loving family. Ramona leaves to cherish her memory, loving husband, ...

Brett Arthur Erickson, 59

Brett Arthur Erickson, 59, of Makawao, Maui, passed away on August 25, 2017. He was born on June 11, 1958, in East Los Angeles, California. Brett was the owner of Red & Crete of San Diego and coached football & baseball at La Jolla Country Clay. He enjoyed acting and watching the Padres during baseball season - he was a Padres baseball season ticket holder since 1969. He was also a Red Cross instructor, volunteer for the Red Cross hotline and worked at the disaster during Katrina and Rita. He is survived by his wife, Margie Erickson; children, Naomi, Nakia, Kimiko, Akeo, Hatsumi; ...

Josephine Feliciano, 72

Josephine Feliciano 72, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband, children and family on September 9, 2017. She was born on June 21, 1945. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robbie Feliciano; sons, Bobby Feliciano and Andy (Lolita) Feliciano; daughters, Roberta Feliciano, Kristen (Jeff) Uchima, Josephine Snell and Joella (Kyle) Nishioka; 11 grandchildren, Bobbie Girl, Jonathan, Robby Boy “Bula”, Lopaka, Kenui, Jonie Girl, Briana, Ryan, Jade “Bumpkin”, Emma, Kyle Jr. “Little Man” and 9 great grandchildren. Whether you were homeless, different ...

Jeanette Louise Fernandez, 86

Jeanette Louise Fernandez, 86 of Kahului passed away September 11, 2017. She was born in Paia, Maui. Visitation will be held at Christ the King Church in Kahului on Monday, September 25, 2017 from 9:00am-11:00am, mass will be celebrated at 11:00am. Burial will follow at the Maui Veteran’s Cemetery in Makawao at 1:00pm. Jeanette is survived by her children, Arlene (Bobby) Medeiros, Henry (Mili) Fernandez Jr, Glenn (Marie) Fernandez, Tammy (Ray) Hinajosa; 11 grandchildren, Andrea, BJ, Jana-Lee, Alisha, Tanea, Jason, Chad, Kristi, Alan, Aaron, Ashley; 14 great grandchildren, ...