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Alejandria Labuguen Dacquel, “Aling”, 79

Alejandria Labuguen Dacquel , of Kahului, Maui passed away peacefully on October 4, 2016 in Wailuku at Maui Memorial Hospital at 79 years old. Aling was born in Pandan Sarrat Ilocos Norte, Philippines on November 26,1936. Visitation will be held on Saturday October 22, 2016 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Nakamura Mortuary with service at 12:00 noon followed by burial at 2:00 P.M. at Maui Memorial Park. Alejandria was predeceased by: Husband, Mariano Dacquel Sr; Daughter, Theresa Urayanza; Grandaughter, Tonia Urayanza; Grandson, Brandon James Daguro and her Brother, Ernesto ...

James Galase, 62

James “Kimo” Galase, 62, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully at Maui Memorial Medical Center on September 15, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.  Services honoring Mr. Galase will be held at Grace Bible Church on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Visitation will begin at 10:00am, with services starting at 11:00am. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. James was born on January 1, 1954 in Honolulu to Kimido & Teofila Galase.  He was the 5th of 8 children.  In the early1970’s, James moved to Maui and began working as a laborer at American Fence, later moving on to ...

Sueto Hayashida, 99

Sueto Hayashida, 99 of Lahaina, passed away October 8, 2016 in Kahului.  He was born in Pu’unene on July 1, 1917. Funeral Services will be held at Lahaina Hongwanji Mission on Saturday, October 22, 2016.  Visitation from 10:00am with service to follow at 11:00am. Mr Hayashida is predeceased by his wife, Asayo; daughter, Janice Hayashida; sister, Ruth Tan; brothers, Shigeto “George”, Kazuo, Ralph and Tamotsu.  He is survived by sons, Clint (Charlene), Don (Alyce); daughter, Sue (Michael) Arakawa, grandchildren; Colin Hayashida, Kristy Arakawa and Randy Arakawa and many nieces ...

Nelson Huliganga, 53

Nelson Cachero Huliganga, 53, of Kihei, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family on October 9, 2016. Services honoring Mr. Huliganga will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Monday, October 24, 2016.  Visitation will begin at 6:00pm, with services beginning at 7:00pm.  Mr. Huliganga will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park—Garden of Meditation on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 10:30am. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Nelson was born in Naguilian, Phils. on April 14, 1963 to Brigido & Maria Flor Huliganga.  In 1982, he moved to Maui ...

Marcos Pascua, 86

Marcos Pascua, 86, of Lahaina, passed away on October 11, 2016, at Maui Memorial Medical Center.  He was born on October 6, 1930, in Lahaina. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, October 21, 2016, at Norman’s Mortuary; prayer service will begin at 11:30 a.m.; burial will follow, 2:00 p.m., at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery in Wailuku. Marcos was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator at Pioneer Mill.  He is survived by his wife, Apolonia Pascua; daughter, Lynette ( Neal Nitta ) Pascua; siblings, Hilarion (Pastora) Pascua – both deceased, Benigna Pascua – ...

Elinor Bras Rodrigues, 90

Elinor Bras Rodrigues, 90, of Haiku, passed away peacefully on Sept. 29, 2016 at home surrounded by loving family.  Services honoring Elinor Rodrigues will take place on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 at St. Joseph Church.  Visitation will begin at 9:00am with mass at 11:00am.  Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Elinor was born on Sept. 17, 1926 in Paia, Maui to Manuel & Flora Bras.  Elinor was a homemaker who loved roses, sewing, baking, but most importantly, spending time with her family.  Elinor was predeceased by her loving ...