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Yoshie Higuchi, 98

Yoshie Tsuida Higuchi, 98, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Services honoring Mrs. Higuchi were held privately. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Yoshie was born on September 1, 1918 in Lahaina to Suekichi & Tsuji Tsuida, she was the eldest of six children.  In 1937, Yoshie married her love, Daniel Tatsuo Higuchi and together they raised four daughters.  Mrs. Higuchi retired from the Royal Lahaina Resort as a housekeeper.  After her retirement, she spent her days doting on her grandchildren, maintaining her ...

Elizabeth Ann Ivey, 62

Elizabeth Ann Ivey, 62 of Huelo, Maui passed away on January 12, 2017 at her family home in Kihei, Maui. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the Kenolio Recreation Complex (old Kihei School cafeteria) in Kihei from 4:00pm-7:00pm. She is survived by sons, Thomas Albritton and Shane Albritton; grandson, Thomas Vaethroeder; sister, Jay Ivey-Hinely and brothers, John Ivey and Tom Ivey. Beth was active in various community service organizations on Maui, including Maui Friends of the Library, Hale Makua, and the Cub Scouts.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks ...

John L. Kostrick, 71

John L. Kostrick, 71, passed away January 11, 2017. He was a former resident of Redford Township, Michigan, but has lived in Hawaii for almost 50 years. John was a diver in the Navy and served three tours in Vietnam. He then moved to Hawaii, working in the hotel industry and ended his career with the Maui County Water Department. He is survived by sister, Joanne Kostrick; sister, Judy (Dave) McWhirter; and sister, Jo (Greg) Ockerman. Private family services will be held. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Visitacion Piano Laureta, 89

Visitacion P. Laureta, 89, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2017, at the Hospice Maui Hale with her loving family by her side. Services honoring Visitacion will take place on Friday, January 27, 2017 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with visitation at 9:00am, and mass at 11:00am. Ms. Laureta will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park (Garden Of Meditation) at 12:30pm. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Ms. Laureta was born to Cayetano and Julia Piano in Orabantay Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Visitacion had a passion for helping others, spending ...

Nadao Makimoto, 92

Nadao Makimoto, 92, of Waikapu, passed away at home on January 10, 2017. Services honoring Mr. Makimoto will be held at Makawao Hongwanji on Saturday, January 28, 2017.  Visitation will begin at 10am with memorial service to follow at 11am.  Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Nadao was born on June 20, 1924 in Kula to Hatsugoro & Tatsu Makimoto.  He was the eldest son of 9 children.  Nadao was a life-long vegetable farmer who also enjoyed karaoke and traveling to Las Vegas. Mr. Makimoto was predeceased by brother, Namio Makimoto; and sisters, Florence ...

Cyrilla P. Medeiros, 90

Cyrilla P. Medeiros, 90, of Wailuku, passed away on January 14, 2017 at her home under the care of Hospice Maui. She was born on April 11, 1926 in Paia, Maui. Private family services were held. Cyrilla is survived by her son, Donald (Peggy) Medeiros; 5 granddaughters, Lisa Medeiros, Nani Medeiros, Sunny Medeiros, Liyan Medeiros, and Erin (Duane) Sparkman; 10 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond, and son, Carl Medeiros. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com