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Takeji Nihei, 92

Takeji Nihei was born to Seiji &Tori Nihei of “Old Kailua” on March 1, 1930 at Paia Hospital. He was the 5th of 7 children. On January 21, 2023 he peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Grandpa worked hard and tirelessly at Maui Land & Pine Co. (Haliimaile) and retired as a mechanic after 42 years. Takeji enjoyed watching sports, especially baseball. He was always there for his family and friends. He also was mechanically inclined and enjoyed woodworking crafts. He will be deeply missed. The family wishes to deeply express their ...

John Jay Wilson, 85

John Jay Wilson passed away peacefully at his home in Kula on January 27th, 2023. John was born in Englewood, New Jersey on November 23rd, 1937. Eventually moving west, he attended high school in Grants Pass, Oregon, graduated from Oregon State University in 1959, and received his MBA from Stanford University in 1963. He married Donnette-Gene in 1964 in Paradise California, and in the course of time resided on Oahu’s North Shore, where he raised a family of two sons and worked for Hawaiian Telephone. After retiring, he began his second career with the Maui County Finance Department. ...

Hazel Azcueta Luis, 52

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Hazel Azcueta Luis, a loving and kind soul. She peacefully transitioned on January 12, 2023 surrounded by her family. Hazel was born on June 19, 1971 in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She will always be remembered as a natural, nurturing figure to everyone she crossed paths with. Her contagious humor and smile lit up the room. Hazel is survived by her mother, Soledad Azcueta and the late Jaime Azcueta of Lahaina; Mother of Zachery, Zarian, Zaeden, Zianna, and father of her children, Richie “Kaleo” Luis; ...

Rachelle Elizabeth Pualani Enos, 79

Rachelle Elizabeth Pualani Enos, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on January 24, 2023. She was born September 10, 1943 in Oahu. Dedicated wife and mother as well as second mother to many. She is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Roland Hewahewa Enos. She is survived by her son Ke Alii (Dawn), daughter Haulani, daughter Julie, son Matthew (Misty); seven grandchildren, Anale’a (Gavin), Nani, Jacob, Landon, Ella, Liam and Leiana. She is also survived by siblings Leslie, Buddy, Kehau and Tommy. Services will be held on Saturday, February 11, ...

Joseph Rodrigues Garcia Jr. , 65

Joseph Rodrigues Garcia Jr of Kihei, Hawaii passed away on November 14th, 2022 at his home. He was born on May 7th, 1957 in Ewa, Hawaii. Joseph is survived by his brothers Ralph and Richard Garcia. His ashes will be scattered privately at a later date. Online condolences may be made at: Nakamuramortuary.com.

Harriet “Jigs” Aziza Armstrong Buen, 78

Harriet “Jigs” Aziza Armstrong Buen, of Hali‘imaile, Maui, passed away on December 27, 2022, at her home. She was born on January 19, 1944 in Honolulu and later relocated to Maui to raise her children with her loving husband of 60 years. She led a full and active life from volunteering for the Maui High Athletic Booster club and being a Maui Interscholastic League Track Official for many years. She has always played an active role in her children’s extra-curricular activities. She was a longtime vendor and employee of the Maui Swap Meetand met many wonderful people along the ...