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Alvan Takatani, 63

Alvan Takatani, 63, of Kahului, died on April 29, 2022 at his home under hospice care. Services will be held at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 10:00 am. Mr. Takatani was born on May 5, 1958 in Wailuku, Maui. He was the son of Mr. Goro and Mrs. Katherine Takatani. Alvan is survived by daughter, Isa Takatani; wife, Sonyong Takatani; and brother, Randal Takatani. He was an electrician. In his spare time, he loved fishing at his favorite spot in Makena, listening to music, and drinking some beers with his friends. Online condolences may be made at: ...

Gerald “Donkey” Yokouchi, 77

Gerald Yokouchi of Wailuku passed away peacefully at home on April 21, 2022 surrounded by his family. Those who knew him will remember his soft-spoken manner and kind heart. He loved to golf & socialize at the 19th hole and of course trips to Las Vegas. More importantly he loved his family, and was a fantastic husband, dad, uncle and friend. He is survived by his wife Joy; daughters Renee (Glenn) Massey, Bree (My Thach); son, Ryne Yokouchi; Grandson Nolan Thach; sister Winifred Shimamura; sister-in-law Mille Yokouchi (Ken); and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Private services were ...

Betsy Chieko Matsumura, 99

Betsy Matsumura, 99, of Makawao, died April 04, 2022, at Hale Makua in Kahului. Mrs. Matsumura retired from First Hawaiian Bank after many years. She enjoyed volunteering at the church and playing hanafuda. She was predeceased by her husband, Yuwao Matsumura, siblings Kenneth Kato and Laura Sasaki. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. The family requests that any donations be made to Makawao Hongwanji in Mrs. Matsumura’s memory. Private services were held at Makawao Hongwanji.Nakamura Mortuary assisted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at: ...

Tokio “Jack” Kakiuchi, 96

Tokio “Jack” Kakiuchi of Kahului passed away on April 22, 2022 at his home under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born on July 16, 1925 in Paia, Maui. “Jack” retired from Maui Land and Pineapple Company after more that 40 years of service. He is predeceased by his wife Shizue “Betty” Kakiuchi. Tokio is survived by his son Craig (Jan) Kakiuchi, daughter Eunice (Guy) Muraoka and grandchildren Haley Kakiuchi, Seth Muraoka and Len Muraoka. The family would like to thank the staff at Maui Orthopedic Institute, Maui Memorial Medical Center, Hospice Maui, Hale Makua, Maui ...

Kenji Kawaguchi, 94

Our dad, grandpa and great grandpa, Kenji Kawaguchi, 94, passed away peacefully on the evening of April 2, 2022. He was born on Dec 25, 1927, in Makawao, to Rikiichi and Shizuko Kawaguchi, the third oldest of ten children. After the family moved to Lahaina, he attended Kamehameha III Elementary and Lahainaluna High School. Upon graduating from high school, he worked at the pineapple cannery for about a year before de-ciding to attend the University of Hawaii Manoa, on Oahu. He was a star football player at UH and was one of a few players selected to play in the 1951 Hula Bowl. Dad ...

Chiree Leilani Pacheco Souza, 63

Chiree Leilani Pacheco Souza of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at her residence. She was born on May 30, 1958, in Wailuku, Maui. Public Visitation of Urn will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Saint Anthony of Padua Church, Wailuku; service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Light refreshments will be provided throughout the public visitation. Chiree Leilani Souza was a retired Student Services Coordinator Clerk from Baldwin High School. She is survived by her Husband, Rodney Souza, Daughters, Shanna Souza and Serina Souza, Siblings, ...