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Vicente Tamayo Pillejera, 63

Vicente Tamayo Pillejera, 63, of Lana‘i, Maui, passed away on January 17, 2017, at his home. He was born on October 19, 1953 in Masbate, Philippines. A Rosary will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017 at the ILWU Hall in Lana‘i City at 6:30 p.m., followed by a wake service; Funeral service on Saturday, January 21, 2017; Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary; burial to follow at Lana‘i Cemetery. Vicente was a Landscaper for Pulama. He is survived by his wife Zenaida Sumaya Pillejera; sons Mark Pillejera, Geo Pillejera; daughters Vicky (Gabe) Padayao, Nikki ...

Yoshimi George Hata, 94

Yoshimi George Hata, 94, of Haiku, passed away on December 28, 2016 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Services honoring Mr. Hata were held privately at his request. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Yoshimi was born on January 12, 1922 in Hilo, Hawaii to Yoichi & Naeko Hirata.  He was the 9th of 10 children born to the young couple.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army, graduated from Wooster College in Ohio and went on to earn his Master’s degree in Education from New York University.  In 1960, Yoshimi married his love, Sanae Minowa and ...

Thomas T. Nomura, 73

Thomas Tsuneo Nomura, 73, of Waikapu, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 4, 2017.  Family services were held. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Thomas was born on January 23, 1943 in Puunene to Tanio & Sumi Nomura.  After graduating from Baldwin High School, Thomas went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  He served as an insurance sales representative for Mutual Underwriters for a number of years.  When he wasn’t working, Thomas enjoyed traveling to Japan a few times a ...

Gilbert Quitoriano, 77

Gilbert Quitoriano, 77 of Lahaina, Maui passed away January 7, 2017.  He was born December 26, 1939 in Pahala, Hawaii. A Memorial Service will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului on Friday, January 20, 2017.  Visitation will be from 6:00pm-9:00pm with a Service at 7:00pm.  Scattering of ashes will take place at Puamana (Shark Pit), Lahaina on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 10:00am. Gilbert is survived by his wife, Ruth S. Quitoriano; daughters, Stacie (Jeff) Morikawa, Iris (Nori) Tihada; sister, Shirlene (Leroy) Rayoan; grandchildren, Jarrin Morikawa, Taylor Morikawa, ...

Ray K. Yamamura, 64

Ray Kazuo Yamamura, 64, of Pukalani, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2016 under the compassionate care of Hospice Maui, with his loving family by his side. Honoring his wishes, services were held privately.  Family requests no koden, please. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Ray was born on February 15, 1952 in Puunene to Yoshiteru & Kikue Yamamura.  He was a dispatcher for Island Movers for many years.  The Yamamura family would like to extend a special Mahalo to Glen Kitagawa, Nani Cockett, and the Island Movers ohana for their ongoing love and support ...

Valentine “Val Boy” Redo

Valentine Redo, also known as "VAL BOY", 50 years old of Keanae, Maui passed away peacefully on January 6, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center.  He was born on May 29, 1966 in Hana, Maui, Hawaii. A Memorial Service will be held at the Keanae peninsula ball park on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 11:00am. He is survived by his mother, Janet Hueu Redo of Keanae, Maui; sons, Akahi Eleu Makakilo Redo and Alohi Hoano Ola L.V. Redo; sisters, Shana Lee Kaikala (Todd) of Kula, Maui, LinLoy Redo Domingo (Melvyn) of Dallas, Texas, Meiling Hoopai (Rocky) of Hana, Maui; hanai sister Terry Kimokeo ...