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Gert K.B. Kiep, 85

Gert K.B. Kiep, 85 of Paia passed away on August 23, 2016 at Kula Hospital. He was born in Germany on January 19, 1931.Gert is survived by his sons, Gary (Penny) Kiep, Brian Kiep; daughter, Ingrid (Cameron) Little; grandchildren, David Little, Cameron Little, Amber Kiep, Brittany Kiep, Austin Kiep, Emily Kiep; great grandchildren, Brian Little, Hannah Little, Ethan Little, Brittany Little; his brother, Eti Kiep and best friend of 70 years, Kurt Kosmider. Gert is predeceased by his parents, Kurt and Herta Kiep; brother, Eckart Kiep and sister, Helga Kiep.Visitation will be held at ...

Marian Yoshie Chong Kee, 97

Marian Yoshie Chong Kee, 97, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2016, with loving family by her side.Services honoring Mrs. Chong Kee will take place on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with visitation from 9:00am to 10:30am, and mass at 11:00am. She will belaid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park at 12:30pm.Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements.Marian was born on November 23, 1918 to Yoshitaro and Hatsu Matsumoto in Maui, HI.Marian was a loan officer for HC&S Federal Credit Union. Marian loved music, painting, sewing, gardening, ...

Susan Lei Hiramatsu, 67

Susan Lei Hiramatsu, 67, of Kula, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2016 at her home, under the care of her loving family and Islands Hospice. Services honoring Susan will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Saturday, August 27, 2016. Visitation will begin at 4:00pm, with services beginning at 5:00pm. Aloha attire please.Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements.Susan was born on January 23, 1949 in Honolulu to Robert and Muriel Hiramatsu. She was the eldest of four children. A few years after graduating from UH Manoa with a bachelor's degree in History, she moved to Maui ...

Annette Leilani Ikeda

Annette is survived by her husband, Rick Ikeda; son, Kahana Ikeda; daughters, Ilima Ikeda, Mariko Ikeda, Olena Ikeda; sisters, Janice (Harvey) Ogomori of Wahiawa, Oahu, Denise (Chet) Kamimura of Kamuela, Big Island;Brothers, Gary (Holly) Abulon of Mililani, Oahu, Kevin (Hualani) Abulon of Makawao, Maui; several nieces and nephews.Regular Pioneer of the Makawao Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.Funeral Services at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on 1550 Kokomo Road, Haiku.Saturday, August 27, 2016, Visitation: 10 a.m. Services: 11 a.m.Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Rita J. Lalim, 69

Rita J. Lalim, 69 of Kahului, passed away on July 31, 2016 at her residence under the care of Hospice Maui. She was born on April 20, 1947 in Ho'olehua, Molokai.Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului, services will begin at 11 a.m. Family requests casual attire.Rita retired from First Hawaiian Bank in Kahului where she worked as a Customer Service Representative.She is survived by her husband, Edward F. Lalim Sr.; sons, Edward F. Lalim Jr. "Peanut", and Joseph Steven Kalani Lalim; sister, Ionia (Melvin) Spencer; ...

Imelda Nicolas Vicente, 52

Imelda Nicolas Vicente, 52, of Wailuku, passed away on August 9, 2016, under the care of Hospice Maui. She was born on January 27, 1964, in the Philippines.Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at Norman's Mortuary. Visitation will also be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2016, at Norman's Mortuary; service will begin at 11:00 a.m.; burial will follow, 12:30 p.m., at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery in Wailuku.Imelda was a retired Housekeeper at Four Seasons Resort. She is survived by her mother, Enriqueta Nicolas; sons, ...