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Kimiko “Betty” Yamashiro, 92

Kimiko “Betty” Yamashiro, 92, a resident of Roselani Place, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2017, at the Islands Hospice Home with loving family by her side. Services honoring Mrs. Yamashiro were held privately. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Mrs Yamashiro was born to Enkichi and Yoshi Jinnohara in Maui, Hawaii. Kimiko loved arts and crafts, hula, Japanese dancing, singing, staying active within the church, socializing, but most importantly, spending time with her family. Kimiko leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Masanobu Yamashiro; son, Michael ...

Kellen Kaipo Kapaku, 31

Kellen Kaipo Kapaku, 31, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on February 2, 2017. He was born on July 15, 1985, in Wailuku. He will always be remembered by his big heart, big smile and his witty brain. A celebration of Kellen’s life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 12, 2017, at the Hali’imaile Scouthall Park. Kellen is survived by his parents, Ron and Tanya Kapaku; brother, Ron (Kyla) Kapaku Jr.; sister, Kami (Jose) Kapaku; grandmother, Juliette English; nieces & nephews, Kamakana, Kaiya, Kailea, Kaimanu, Kainalu, Kaimalie; and numerous aunties, uncles and ...

Cresenciana Moises Cabo, 77

Cresenciana Moises Cabo, 77, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on February 2, 2017, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on May 8, 1939 in the Philippines. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Koinonia Pentecostal Church; service begins at 7:00 p.m.  Visitation will also be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m on Thursday, February 9, 2017, at Norman’s Mortuary; service will begin at 10:00 a.m.; burial to follow, 12:30 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park Cemetery in Haiku. Cresenciana retired from Maui Hilton Hotel. She was ...

Dorothy Ann Medeiros, 87

Dorothy Ann Medeiros, 87, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on February 2, 2017, at Kula Hospital. She was born on May 26, 1929, in Kohala, Hawaii. A graveside service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at the Maui Veteran’s Cemetery in Makawao. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, James “Jimmy” Stephen Medeiros. She is survived by her son, Rusty (Cookie) Medeiros; daughter, Paulette Breeden; brother, Henry Martin; grandchildren, Edric Breeden, Sheldon (Emily) Ah Sing, Michele Savidge; and great grandchildren, Megan Ah Sing, and Eleanor “Eli” Ah ...

Tasha H. Akima, 63

Tasha H. Akima, 63 of Wailuku passed away January 1, 2017.  She was born March 7, 1953 in Wailuku. A Memorial Service will be held at Kalama Park (new pavilion) in Kihei on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 8:00am with scattering to follow at 10:00am. Tasha is survived by her sister, Pastor Katherine (Gordon) Kekahuna; brothers, Pastor Laki (Malie) Kaahumanu, Frank K. Akima Jr; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Lindamae A. Cabinte, 70

Lindamae A. Cabinte, 70, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2017 at her home with her loving family by her side. Services honoring Ms. Cabinte will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Tuesday, February 7, 2017.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, with services beginning at 11:00 am.  Lindamae will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park at 12:30 pm. Lindamae was born on December 12, 1946 in Honolulu, to Alberto & Consorocia Cabinte, Sr.  She attended Kaimuki High School in Honolulu graduating in 1963 and a graduate of Mount San Antonio College where she ...