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Rose Marie Freitas, 74

Rose Marie Freitas, 74 of Makawao, Maui passed away on August 6, 2016 at her residence under the care of her loving family and Hospice Maui. She was born on April 15, 1942 in Lahaina, Maui.She was a devoted Housewife and Mother but also worked for the Late Gay B Lloyd for many years as a Housekeeper, as well as part time Cafeteria Staff Member at Pukalani School.Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Makawao; mass to begin at 10:00 a.m.; burial to follow in church cemetery.Rose Marie is survived by her husband, ...

Mary Yachiyo Tanaka Fujishiro, 82

Mary Fujishiro, 82 of Wailuku passed away July 13, 2016 at Kula Hospital. She was born October 26, 1933 in Honolulu. Mary was a cook with the DOE at Baldwin High School and retired from Iao School.Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului at 4pm with service at 5:30pm.Mary is survived by her husband, Paul K. Fujishiro; son, Stanford (Lori) Fujishiro; daughters, Paula (Alan) Kobayashi, Lisa (Bruce Dang) Dang-Fujishiro, Luane (Robert) Higuchi, Liane (Kyle) Seto; brothers, Alan Tanaka, Edwin Tanaka; sisters, Rose Okayama, Edna Kaneshiro; ...

Foster M. Hull, Jr., 85

Foster M. Hull, 85, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully at his home, under the care of Hospice Maui on July 27, 2016.Services honoring Mr. Hull were held privately at his request.Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements.Foster was born on August 7, 1930 to Foster Sr. & Marion Hull in Hollywood, California. He is a veteran of the United States Navy, real estate broker, and avid golfer.Mr. Hull leaves behind to cherish over 37 years of companionship, memories and travels with his treasured love, Lynn Okamoto; sister, June Huntington; niece, Kathleen McKinney; nephews, Terry Hayes ...

Kenneth Walter Kirchmeyer, 89

Kenneth Walter Kirchmeyer, 89, of Kula, passed away on August 4, 2016 at Hale Makua Kahului. He was born on August 10, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois.Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 22, 2016 at Maui Veteran's Cemetery, Aloha Attire Requested, burial will follow.Ken, a Veteran of the US Navy, served active duty in WWII. He was the principle for KANPAK Ltd. & Kirchmeyer Development Corp.He is survived by his daughters, Kim Alene (Robert) Fuller, Marjorie Alice Kirchmeyer, Dawn Renee Mallory, and Robin (Anthony) Ventura; 9 grandchildren, Kristine Leone Kirchmeyer, Margaret ...

Dionesio Nacua Lamay, Sr., 60

Dionesio Nacua Lamay, Sr. 60, of Lanai City, passed away on August 9, 2016. He was born on September 22, 1955, in Marawi City, Philippines.Nine day Novena prayer starts on August 13, 2016 at Sacred Hearts Church of Jesus and Mary on Lanai, ending on August 21, 2016 at 6:30 pm. Visitation will begin at 4:00 pm on August 21, 2016 at the ILWU Hall followed by wake service by Father Jose Macoy. Visitation at the ILWU hall will start at 9:00 am on August 22, 2016; mass beginning at 10 am at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary; burial will follow at the Lanai City Cemetery. Lunch after burial at ...

Sasha Moriah Licht, 37

Sasha Moriah Licht, 37, of Kihei passed away peacefully on August 8, 2016.A Celebration of Life will be held at Keawakapu north beach on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 from 4:30pm-sunset.Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements.Sasha was born on December 21, 1978 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to Dr. Leonard & Ellen Mirayam Licht. She was a massage therapist and managed several shaved ice stores throughout Maui. She was a beautiful spirit who will be remembered for her caring nature, generosity and work ethic. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.Sasha leaves behind to ...