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Dale “Darlene” Frances Takase, 72

Dale “Darlene” Frances Takase, 72, of Kahului, Maui, Hawaii, formerly Molokai, passed away on May 24, 2017, under the care of Hospice Maui. She was born on September 19, 1944, on Molokai. A celebration of Darlene’s life ( potluck ) will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Kanaha Beach Park. Darlene was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Takase. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth Michael (Jennifer) Takase, Francis Takase; hanai sons, Kawika, Ronald, Leif Sasada; hanai daughter, Fran (James Ballao) Takase; granddaughter, Chandie (Kaui) Owan; grandsons, Colby ...

Alice H.K. Upchurch Yap

Alice Harriet Kahoohulimoku Upchurch Yap, 85 of Kahului died May 27, 2017 at Maui Medical Center. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. July 15, 2017 at New Hope Oahu on Sand Island Access Rd. in Honolulu; service at 9:30 a.m. Norman’s Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements. Alice was born in Honolulu on July 10, 1931. She was a senior clerk for Oahu Plumbing & Sheet Metal. She is survived by her son, Richard (Sandra) Goles, Jr., daughters, Rosalind Canite and Bernadette Knight; brother, James (Son-Ok Yi) Upchurch, Jr. Also survived by numerous grandchildren, great ...

Donna (Kapoi) Beerman, 66

Donna Maria Kaleikula Beerman, 66, of Makawao, passed away on June 24, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center, with her family by her side. Services honoring Mrs. Beerman will be held at St. Ann’s Church, Waihee on Friday, July 7, 2017. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m.; with service at 10 a.m. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Mrs. Beerman was born on May 9, 1951 in Wailuku. She was a housewife and loving mother, whose most important focus in life was her children. She was predeceased by her son Solomon “Kaleo” Guerrero; parents, William & Lucille Kapoi; and ...

Marcela “Selay” Visitacion Mendoza

Marcela “Selay” Visitacion Mendoza, 94, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on June 8, 2017, at Kaiser Foundation in San Jose, California. She was born on January 9, 1923, in Cadaratan, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Christ the King Catholic Church; mass will begin at 11:00 a.m.; burial will follow, 12:30 p.m., at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery in Wailuku. Marcela “Selay” is survived by her son, Moises V. Mendoza; daughter, Naty Mendoza Arcena; 3 sisters, Maria Mendoza, Victoria Mariano, & ...

Ruth M. Okamura, 87

Ruth Kiyoko Masuoka Okamura, 87, of Kula, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2017, at Hale Makua Kahului. Services honoring Mrs. Okamura were held privately at her request. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Ruth was born on February 18, 1930, in Puunene to Tadashi & Nao Masuoka. She was the fifth of six children. After graduating from Baldwin High School in 1948, Ruth went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree from the George Peabody College for Teachers. Upon her return to Hawaii, she met her love, Clarence Okamura. The couple raised two children together ...

Modesto Alejandro Galiza Queja, 79

Modesto Alejandro Galiza Queja, 79, of Kahului, passed away on June 22, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Christ the King Church in Kahului, service will begin at 7 p.m. Visitation resumes at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Christ the King Church with Mass beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Modesto is survived by his wife, Lelia Queja; children, Rocie (Alex) Baguyo, Deodelyn (Nonito) Rivera, Ronelyn Queja ...