Haruo Nakagawa

Haruo graduated from Lahainaluna High School. He was employed by Maui Land and Pine before moving to Molokai to work for the County of Maui Public Works Department. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. After his retirement, he returned to Maui. He would walk to the Lahaina Harbor and visit with the fishing boats and crew. Whenever he was given fish he liked to make poke to share with his friends. The funny thing is he never acquired the taste of eating raw fish. He also enjoyed celebrating his birthday in Las Vegas.

He is survived by Lillian Masuda Nakagawa, his wife of 70 years; daughter, Ann; sons Kim and Ray; granddaughter Liann (Titus Romero); grandsons Joshua, James Jed Downey and Samuel Lucas Downey; and great-grandson Ty Romero. He is also survived by his sister Lily Sachi Kimura; sister-in-law Josephine Nakagawa; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Isao; sister Reiko Sakurai; mother-in-law Yoshiko Kusuda Masuda and brother-in-law Enichi Buddy Masuda.

The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice Maui, Maui Memorial Medical Center, Maui Medical Group, Waterford Vein Institute, Aloha Eye Clinic and all the family and friends who provided care, support, services and friendly visits.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Kahului Hongwanji. Visitation at 10:00 a.m. Service at 11:00 a.m. Lunch to follow. Casual attire is requested.