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Edward Louis Abreu, Jr., 63

Edward Louis Abreu, Jr., 63, of Kihei, Maui, passed away on September 3, 2016, at Hale Makua Kahului. He was born on February 1, 1953, in Kula, Maui.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2016, at Norman's Mortuary; eulogy will begin at 10:45 a.m.; prayer service begins at 11:00 a.m.; cremation will follow.Edward was a retired Lead Ramp Agent with Aloha Airlines. He was predeceased by his father, Edward Louis Abreu Sr.; mother, Katherine Helekahi Abreu; sons, Joseph Abreu, Hoku Abreu; and sister, Karleen Abreu. He is survived by his wife, Lydia ...

Agnes Tsuruko Ariyoshi, 98

Agnes Tsuruko Ariyoshi, 98, of Makawao, passed away peacefully at her home under the care of Islands Hospice and her loving family on September 1, 2016.At her request, services were held privately.Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements.Agnes was born in Kaalaiki Hilea Ka'u on June 21, 1918 to Yaichi and Hanayo Takeuchi; she was the eldest of 9 children. Agnes earned her nursing degree and retired as an LPN from Ka'u Hospital in 1983. She moved to Maui in 1997.Agnes was predeceased by her husband, Koichi Ariyoshi; grandson, Darren Iwane; brothers, Kiyoshi & Jerry Takeuchi; and ...

Gavin John Galacia, 38

Gavin John Galacia, 38 of Paia, Maui passed away on August 27, 2016 in Honolulu. He was born on April 9, 1978 in Wailuku, Maui.Gavin was predeceased by his mother Roberta Galacia, father Jose Bruno Tabisola Sr., and grandfather John Galacia "Nani".He is survived by his daughter Special Napua Lukeala-Galacia, son Gavin Keala Lukeala-Galacia Jr., grandmother Eva Cruz, brother Jose (Danna) Tabisola Jr., sisters Shauntel (Joshua) TabisolaTagalog, Shaundra (Kaha'lo) Tabisola, numerous aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends.A celebration of life will be held in the memory of him on ...

Richard V. Godfrey, 79

Richard V. Godfrey, 79, of Kula, Maui, formerly of Kaneohe, Oahu, passed away peacefully on Sept.10, 2016 under the care of Island Hospice and his loving family. He was born on June 12, 1937 in Waialua, Oahu.Richard is survived by his wife, Rebecca F. Godfrey; daughter, Cindy (Kevin) Savage of CA; son, Rich (Queenie De Jesus) Godfrey; grandson, Chad Godfrey of Honolulu; brother, Glen K. Godfrey of NV. Richard is predeceased by his mother, Elizabeth Robertson Godfrey.The family would like to express gratitude for the compassion and care received from Island Hospice. Private family ...

Natasha Pualeinani Jenkins, 34

Natasha Pualeinani Jenkins, 34, born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on September 2, 1982 and passed away on September 4, 2016. She was raised on the islands of Oahu and Lana'i.She graduated from Lana'i High School in the class of 2000. She was employed at the Four Seasons Manele Bay Hotel where she had worked for many years.She is survived by her husband, Corey A. Jenkins and 3 sons, Nik Suaglar, Jr., Jahriah A. Jenkins, and Carter J. Jenkins.Natasha is also survived by her parents, Bonnie Marie Phelps and Billy Gene Mosley; her brothers, Brandon Phelps, Darrin Phelps, Corey Phelps, and Justin ...

Mary Nobuko Kuwashima, 81

Mary Nobuko Kuwashima, 81, of Kahului passed away peacefully at her residence under the care of Hospice Maui on August 24, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.Services honoring Mrs. Kuwashima were held privately at her request.Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements.Mary was born in Wailuku on May 26, 1935 to Noboru & Helen Imazu. She was a beautician.Mary is survived by her caregiver grandson, Michael (Sheena) Kuwashima and two great granddaughters, Akasha & Zenisha. She is also survived by her daughter Cindy (Brian) Kuwashima-Amano; and grandson Daniel (Heidee) Amano; ...