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David Ken “Rabbit” Kawamura, 56

David Ken “Rabbit” Kawamura, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2017. Services honoring Mr. Kawamura will be held at Nakamura Mortuary, on August 19, 2017 at 10:30am. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. David Ken Kawamura was born on December 15, 1960, to the late Mr. Satoru & Mrs. Thelma Kawamura. David worked for the 76 gas station since he was 16 years old, and took great pride in serving the community. He had a big family, lots of friends, a good heart, and would always help those in need. David leaves to cherish his memory, sister, Lisa K. Hess; ...

Virginio “Jimmy” Guerrero Lista Sr, 73

Virginio “Jimmy” Guerrero Lista Sr, 73 of Kahului passed away on July 30, 2017. He was born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines on November 25, 1943. Services honoring Virginio will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Visitation will be from 9:00am-1:00pm with a prayer service at 10:00am Burial will follow at Maui Memorial Park in Wailuku at 2:00pm. Virginio is survived by his wife, Norma; children, Jackie, Lovelyn, Gino, Jenny, Jamie, Virma; grandchildren, William, Brandon, Tyler; siblings, Florentino (Linda, deceased), Andy (Ely), Leo ...

Raymond James Rivera Jr., 80

Raymond James Rivera Jr., 80, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on July 20, 2017, at his home, under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born on March 29, 1937, in Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii. A celebration of life will take place on Sunday, August 13th, at Kanaha Beach Park at 11am, with lunch to follow at 12pm. Scattering of ashes to also take place in the afternoon. Raymond is survived by his sons, Raymond (Bobbie-Jo) Rivera, Robert Rivera, Francis Rivera; daughter, Joanne Rivera Serrano; brothers, Randy (Tina Wilson) Salomon, Anthony (Leona) Salomon; sisters, Ruby (Billie Borges) Morales, ...

Robert U. “Ace” Cordero, 79

Robert U. “Ace” Cordero, 79 of Kahului passed away on July 22, 2017 at the Island Hospice House on Maui. He was born on July 12, 1938 in Hana, Maui, Hawaii. He was a retired Major of the Maui Police Department. Services honoring Mr. Cordero will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary on Friday, August 11, 2017. Visitation will be from 8:00am till 12:00pm. Mr. Cordero will be laid to rest at the Makawao Veteran’s Cemetery at 1:00pm. Robert is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Mary Cordero and his sister, Janet “Honey” Souza. He is survived by his loving wife, Imogene ...

Melvin “Cat” Catugal, 65

Melvin S. Catugal 65, of Pukalani, Maui, was sent to the Lord on July 16, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements. Services honoring Melvin will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Visitation will begin at 9:00am, with services beginning at 11:00am. Melvin will be laid to eternal rest, with military honors, on Monday August 14, 2017 at Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao at 11:00 am. Mr. Catugal lived in Lahaina and graduated from Lahainaluna High School in 1970. He was a Vietnam ...

Patricinio R. Corpuz, 76

Patricinio R. Corpuz, 76, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2017, with her loving family by her side. Services honoring Ms. Corpuz will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at Nakamura Mortuary.Visitation will begin at 6:00pm, and prayer service at 7:00pm. Services will continue on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at St. Anthony Church.Visitation will begin at 9:00am, and Mass at 11:00am. Ms. Corpuz will be laid to eternal rest at Valley Isle Memorial Park at 12:30pm. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Patrocinio Corpuz was born on June 22, 1941, in the ...