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Caroline F. Santiago, 87

Caroline F. Santiago, 87, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2017, under the care of Hospice Maui and Roselani Place. Graveside Services honoring Mrs. Santiago were held privately. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Mrs. Santiago was born on May 5, 1929, in Kuau, Maui, Hawaii, to John & Carrie Rodrigues. Caroline liked to sew, and at times, worked as an upholsterer for auto body shops. She loved making clothes. She worked as a dressmaker out of her home for years, always having numerous sewing machines setup in her sewing room at home at any given time. ...

Shirley Amadeo Santos, 82

Shirley Amadeo Santos, 82, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2017, with her loving family by her side. Services honoring Mrs. Santos will take place at Nakamura Mortuary on March 14, 2017. Visitation at 9:00am, and service at 10:30am. Mrs. Santos will be laid to eternal rest at Makawao Veterans Cemetery at 1:00pm. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Mrs. Santos was born on November 4, 1934, in Paia, Maui, Hawaii, to Albert & Mabel Amadeo. Shirley worked in medical billing. She loved to sew, sing, and take care of her family. Shirley was pre deceased ...

Lorna Pajente Badillo, 47

Lorna Pajente Badillo, 47 of Lanai City, passed away on February 20, 2017 at the Lana‘i Community Hospital. She was born on October 29, 1969 in Arado Uson, Masbate Philippines. Visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m. for prayers on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at I.L.W.U., Hall in Lanai City. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Lanai Sacred Hearts Church; burial to follow at Lanai Cemetery. Lorna is survived by her father Marcos Rupa Badillo and mother Lucila Pajente; Sister Shirley (Michael) Aguinaldo; brother Noel (Mailene) Badillo; grandpa Elmo ...

Edmond “Greg” Frederick Leialoha Awai, 75

Edmond “Greg” Frederick Leialoha Awai, 75, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully at his home on February 20, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Services honoring Mr. Awai will be held privately at a later date. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Greg was born on June 23, 1941 in Paia, HI, to Daniel and Anna Awai. He was a welder for HC&S, and worked very hard to provide for his family. He enjoyed fishing, tending to his orchids, hunting, collecting, creating, but most importantly, spending time with family. He was the last survivor of the Maliko Awai’s in his ...

Jocel Ragudo De Rivera, 36

Jocel Ragudo De Rivera, 36, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2017, at Maui Memorial Medical Center in Wailuku. Services honoring Mr. De Rivera will be held on February 27, 2017 at Maria Lanakila Church. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m.; with funeral mass at 7 p.m. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Jocel was born on August 15, 1980 in Laoag City, Phils. He moved to Maui when he was 12 years old. He attended Lahaina Luna High School, class of 1999. He was a cook at local restaurants. He enjoyed fishing, talking stories, painting, was artistic and an ...

Madeline Furtado Funes, 91

Madeline Furtado Funes, 91, of Makawao, Maui, passed away on February 13, 2017, under the care of Hospice Maui. She was born on March 13, 1925, in Kula, Maui. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 2017, at Norman’s Mortuary; service will begin at 11:00 a.m.; burial will follow, 12:30 p.m., at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery in Wailuku. Madeline was predeceased by her husband, William Funes. She is survived by her son, Robert Fune; daughter, Jane (Francis) De Lara; grandchildren, Dawn ( Rodney ) Perreira, Wayne De Lara, Terri-Ann Funes-Correa, Everet ...