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Nely Acido Blue, 59

It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Nely Acido Blue of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Nely was born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on November 15, 1963. Funeral service will be held at Nakamura Mortuary in Wailuku on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, from 5pm to 8pm. On the following day Thursday, October 5, 2023, prayer service starts 9AM to 12Noon at Nakamura Mortuary in Wailuku. Burial will be at 12 noon, she will rest in Wailuku Memorial Park. She worked in the hospitality ...

Anstern John Gouveia, 73

“Tribute to a Cowboy, Rancher and Bull Rider”. Anstern was born on November 9, 1949 in Pu‘unene, Maui, HI (under the kingdom of Hawaii), to Manuel “Boy” Gouveia (Father), and Mathilda “Cassie” P. Freitas (Mother). He passed away in Maui, HI on September 7, 2023. He was an excellent horseman and enjoyed living his life in the humble ways of old ways of Hawaii. He graduated St. Joseph School in 1963 and continued on to graduate from the old Maui High School (Hamakuapoko) class of 1967. He was the owner and operator of Sleeping G Ranch, Haiku, HI (Camp Maui) where he ...

Conchita D. Sagudang, 75

Conchita D. Sagudang passed away on August 8, 2023, in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. Funeral Service will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Wailuku on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Private family visitation at 9:00 a.m. Public visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 am. Mass to follow at 11:00-12 noon. Lunch will be provided from 12 noon to 1:30 pm. Burial to follow 2:00 pm at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Norman’s Mortuary and online condolences can be made at www.normansmortuary.com.

Danilo D. Sagudang, 55

Danilo D. Sagudang passed away on August 8, 2023, in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. Funeral Service will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Wailuku on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Private family visitation at 9:00 a.m. Public visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 am. Mass to follow at 11:00-12 noon. Lunch will be provided from 12 noon to 1:30 pm. Burial to follow 2:00 pm at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Norman’s Mortuary and online condolences can be made at www.normansmortuary.com.

George Choji Sakugawa, 87

George Choji Sakugawa, passed away on August 29, 2023 in Wailuku. George was born on March 15, 1936 to the late Ushi and Tsuro Sakugawa. George had a busy work life in banking and was co-owner of a wholesale business as well as selling real estate. His hobbies were gardening and playing golf. George is survived by his wife, Florence Sakugawa; son, Lee (Deneen) Sakugawa; daughter, Shawn (Brian) Sakugawa-Saki; grandson, Christopher (Anneke) Sakugawa; granddaughter, Raimie Saki; greatgrandson, Nikko Sakugawa; and pet cat, Koa. Private services for the family were held on September 14, ...

Francisco Y. Yago, 69

Francisco Yagyagan Yago of Kahului, passed away on September 16, 2023 at his home. He was born on September 17, 1953 in the Philippines. Francisco retired from Hotel Wailea where he worked in the house-keeping department. He is survived by his wife, Margarita Yago; son, Don Avery Yago (Auli‘i Elaban), daughter, Krystel Leigh Yago; granddaughter, Jordyn Yago; mother, Marcela Yago; brother, Nestor Yago (Mary Ann); sisters, Zenaida Yago, Herdelita Ranillo (Fabian), Celia Ocampo (Nestor); nieces, Joyce Yago, Nyza Yago, Krizia Ilar, Kim Ilar, Igy Ranillo; nephews, Daryll Ranillo, ...