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Dennis M. Nakasone, 70

Dennis M. Nakasone, 70, of Paia, passed away on November 26, 2016. Services honoring Mr. Nakasone will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at Waipuna Chapel, with services scheduled to begin at 3:00pm. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements Dennis was born on March 26, 1946 to Saburo & Alice Nakasone, in Paia, HI. Dennis worked for The Marriot in the Mechanical Maintenance department. Dennis loved working on his cars, bikes, but most importantly, spending time with his family. Dennis leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 6 years, Mrs. Teri Nakasone; ...

Thomas James Partyka, 64

Thomas James Partyka, 64 of Kula, Maui passed away on November 21, 2016 in Wailuku.  He was born March 23, 1952 in Michigan. A Celebration of Life will be held at Hale O Na Kaula Church, 262 Anuhea Pl, Makawao on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 10:00am. Thomas is survived by his mother, Ruth Partyka; two sisters, Shirley McCabe and Nancy Coxe; daughter, Kim Partyka; two sons, Tommy and Kevin Partyka; granddaughter, Kaya McEntire. He is predeceased by his father, Elmer Partyka.

Patrick Sylva, 42

Patrick Sylva, 42, of Kula, passed away on November 14, 2016 at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. He was born on March 17, 1974 in Wailuku. He worked at the Pukalani Golf Course as Lead Maintenance. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului, service will begin at 11 a.m. Family requests casual attire and to please limit flowers to lei only. Patrick is survived by his wife, Mandy Sylva; son, Kulika Sylva; daughter, Sheridan Kailiehu; parents, Alan Sylva and Anna Jarnesky ...

Curtis Yoshimoto, 64

Curtis Yoshimoto, 64, of Lahaina, Maui passed away on October 27, 2016 under the care of Islands Hospice and with his loving family.  He was born on July 7, 1952 in Wailuku, Maui. Curtis was the owner of Company C2 Nursery. A visitation will be at 10:00am, with service beginning at 11:00am on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the Lahaina Hongwanji Church. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Carolyn Hisae Fujita, 72

Carolyn Hisae Fujita, 72 of Kahului passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on November 28, 2016. She was born in Lahaina on May 4, 1944. A Memorial Service will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Visitation at 12:00 noon and service to follow at 1:00 pm. Carolyn is survived by her husband Thomas “Tom” Fujita; son, Derek Fujita; daughters Lyndra (Henry) Okamoto, Marsha (Donovan) Meyer; brothers, Ronald Fukami, Earl Fukami; sister Ruth Quitoriano; grandchildren, Daniel Okamoto, Noah Okamoto, Coleton Okamoto, Hannah Okamoto, Madison ...

Eleanor Marie Martin, 76

Eleanor Marie Martin, 76, of Kihei, passed away on November 13, 2016 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on August 10, 1940 in Paia, Maui. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at Ballard Family Mortuary, Kahului, service will begin at 7 p.m. Eleanor retired from the State of Hawaii, Department of Human Services where she worked as a Social Worker. She is survived by her son, Bryce (Dolly) Suggs; daughters, Suzie (Mark) Hawkins, Wendy (Harry) Akima, Sondi (Dave) Lopes, Kye (Eric) Roan, Malia Suggs, and Kaulana Suggs; brothers, Philip ...