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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 ...

Mr. Scott E. M. Kameda, 38

Mr. Scott E.M. Kameda, 38, of Maui, died on May 2, 2017 at Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. He was born in Wailuku, Maui, HI. He is survived by father, Stephen K. Kameda, mother, Cynthia S. Kameda, sisters, Stacy M. Miyazono and Laurie K. Kameda-Doi (Darren). Private service were held.

Manuel Tomoyuki “Manong” Flores, 80

Manuel Tomoyuki “Manong” Flores, 80, of Lahaina, passed away on June 13, 2017 at his home under Hospice Care. He was born on February 4, 1937 in Lahaina. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2017 at Waiola Congregational Church in Lahaina; service will begin at 5 p.m., cremation will follow. Manuel was a forklift driver at Maui Pine. He is survived by his wife, Fay Flores; children, Guy (Lori) Flores, Fran (Maureen) Flores, Albert (Sweetie) Flores, Loke (Brandon) Fujiwara, Mandy Flores, and Puaokalani Flores; sisters, Asaye Nishimoto, Hachun Lee, ...