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Abraham Kealaluhi Aki, 72

Abraham “Papa” Aki, 72 of Wailuku, passed away at home on July 26, 2017 under the care of his family and Hospice Maui. Abraham was a Jack of all trades and a master of many however, his greatest accomplishments in life were that as a Diesel Mechanic/Heavy Equipment Operator and a Professional Bass Player with his last group, The Samoan Subway in Florida where they were the highest paid group around. He invented the first Cherry Picker machine and later designed the first Fretless Bass Guitars. Abraham is survived by his wife, Sandra L. Aki, Children: Magdalena Aki, Lahela Iulio, ...

Janet Bailey Bishop, 92

Janet Bailey Bishop, 92 of Wailuku, died peacefully at home on July 30th, 2017. She was surrounded by three generations of her loving family. Services honoring “TuTu” Janet will be held on Saturday August 5th, 2017 at the Wailuku Union Church. The church will be open to the public starting at 5 p.m. and the service will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a reception in the church hall. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with the arrangements. Janet was born on July 7th, 1925 to George and Helen (Caldwell) Bailey in New Haven, Connecticut. She was the eldest of three children. She and her late ...

Jeossess “Butch” V. Baqui III, 59

Jeossess “Butch” V. Baqui III, 59 of Wailuku passed away on July 9, 2017. He was born in Honolulu, Oahu. Visitation will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului on Friday, August 4, 2017 from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Butch is survived by his mother, Mary Baqui; brothers, John (Carol) Baqui, Raymond (Stacy) Baqui; sisters, Marilyn (Edwin) Wise, Gloria (Elvin) Like, Sandra (Dean) Burdick, Patricia Sato, Joann (Elde) Collado, Sally (Reid) Sato, Tonya (Rodney) Cabudol and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father, Jeossess V. Baqui Jr. Condolences may be sent to: ...

Josephine A. Haupu, 91

Josephine Adoration Haupu, 91, of Kihei, passed away peacefully at Hale Makua-Kahului on June 20, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Services honoring Mrs. Haupu will be held at the Lanai Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Services will begin at 9:30 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Lanai. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Josephine was born on April 28, 1926 in Lahaina, Maui to Conrado and Margaret (Yap) Sanchez. She was the eldest of 2 children. Mrs. Haupu managed the Daven Roy laundy and later ...

Gary Wayne Takashi Pauelua Koga Jr., 45

Gary Wayne Takashi Pauelua Koga Jr., 45, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2017. Services honoring Mr. Koga will be held on Friday, August 4, 2017 at Nakamura Mortuary, with visitation beginning at 9:30am, and service at 11:00am. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Gary Wayne Takashi Pauelua Koga Jr. was born on September 12, 1971, in Wailuku, HI, to the late Gary & Mildred Koga. Gary was a role model to his 6 siblings, a very talented keyboard and drum player. Gary Koga Jr. leaves to cherish his memory, soulmate, Nohea Puaa; son, Wayne Boy Koga; ...

Paulette Sumiko Pua’a, 62

Paulette Sumiko Pua’a, 62, of Wailuku, passed away on July 22, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Hoolehua, Molokai. Paulette worked for the Hyatt Hotel as a Banquet Captain. She is survived by her daughter, Stacy Kanani Tabon (Karen); sons, Chad Tabon-Sniffen (Imelda), Kainalu Kaina (Shantelle), and Ali’ikoa Kaina (Ann); sisters, Namaka Pua’a, Lawaina Mali’ikapu, Dahna Kikuyama, Ursula Pua’a-Freitas, and Nohea Pua’a; brother, Daniel Pua’a; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to: ...