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Terri Teruko Markham, 94

Terri Teruko Markham, 94, of Kahului, passed away peacefully at Hale Makua Wailuku on October 12, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.  Services honoring Mrs. Markham were held privately at her request. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Terri was born in Puunene on April 27, 1922 to Tsuruji & Tsui Fuchikami.  She was the 2nd of 6 children.  In 1941, she married the love of her life, Fred Markham and together they had three children.  While raising her family, she also worked as a clothing retailer and enjoyed gardening and cooking.  She will be remembered ...

Lillian Tetsuko Tada, 98

Lillian Tetsuko Tada, 98, of Wailuku, passed away suddenly and peacefully on October 4, 2016 at Maui Memorial Medical Center with loving family by her side. Although it was previously published that her service would be private, we welcome her relatives and friends to attend the service on November 10th. Visitation at 10am, and service at 11am at Nakamura Mortuary. Burial at 2pm at Maui Memorial Park. No koden will be accepted. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangement. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Hazel Sueko Tomita, 69

Hazel Sueko Tomita, 69, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2016, with loving family by her side. Private family services will be held at a later date. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Ms. Tomita was born on August 7, 1947, in Puunene, Maui. She was the daughter of Mr. Katsunojo & Mrs. Kazue Tomita. She was a sales a person at Home Maid Baker. Hazel was a simple person, who loved to challenge her mind with puzzle books, talk story, and most importantly, serve others. Hazel leaves to cherish her memory, brothers, John (Janet) Tomita, James ...

Gregorio Vergara, Sr., 78

Gregorio Vergara, Sr., 78, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on October 9, 2016, under the care of Islands Hospice.  He was born on March 20, 1938, in the Philippines. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11, 2016, at Norman’s Mortuary; service will begin at 7:30 p.m.  Visitation will also be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at Norman’s Mortuary; service will begin at 11:00 a.m.; burial will follow, 12:30 p.m., at Valley Isle Memorial Park Cemetery in Haiku. Gregorio was a retired car Detailer at Campos Auto Body ...

Shizue Yonamine, 96

Shizue Yonamine, 96, of Kahului, passed away on October 29,2016 under the care of Hale Makua Kahului for 11 years. She was born on June 12, 1920 in Puunene Maui. Shizue was retired from Maui Land & Pineapple Co. Services honoring Shizue will be held on November 12, 2016 at Wailuku Hongwanji Church in Wailuku. Visitation will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am, services to start at 11:00am.  Burial will be held at Maui Memorial Park on November 13 at 1:00. Shizue is survived by sons, Thomas (Sharon) Yonamine & James (Betty) Yonamine; daughter, Lynn Yonamine. She leaves 5 ...

Hiroshi Shishido, 92

Hiroshi Shishido, 92, of Kahului, passed away at his residence on October 8, 2016. Services honoring Mr. Shishido will be held on Monday, November 7, 2016 at Nakamura Mortuary. Visitation will begin at 9:00am, with services beginning at 9:30am. Mr. Shishido will be laid to rest at Maui Memorial Park-Garden of Meditation at 10:30am. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Hiroshi was born in Paia on December 12, 1923 to Hiroshi & Carol Shishido. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He later retired as a postal clerk at the Kahului Post Office. Mr. Shishido was ...