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Patricia “KUULEI” Nakagawa, 51

Patricia Kuulei Nakagawa of Kihei, Maui, HI passed away peacefully on March 10, 2022 in the care of Hospice Maui Hale in Wailuku, where she was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Kuulei was born on February 5, 1971 in Maui, Hawaii. She is survived by her father Charles Nakagawa, son Kahekili Nakagawa, brother Niles Nakagawa, and sisters Margaret and Karen. Kuulei was the proud owner of Kaptured Moments, a fine art printing company, in Kihei. She had an eye for detail and colors. Artists would seek her personal touch for their reproductions. A Celebration of Life and ...

Sadako Nikaido, 93

Sadako Nikaido of Pukalani passed away on February 12, 2022. Sadako enjoyed going to Las Vegas, cooking, sewing, quilting, making tsukemono,caring for her anthuriums and or-chids and caring for her family. She is predeceased by her husband Ralph Yoshimi Nikaido. Sadako is survived by daughters Robin Nikaido (Rik Albany) and Lori (Kirk) Tanaka and also leaves behind grandchildren Megan, Jayson, Kady, Erin, Chase and Dawn and 4 great grandchildren. Thank you to everyone who took time to come and “talk story” with Sadako after Ralph passed. She enjoyed your company and now is ...

Emilia E. Tiqui, 69

Emilia E. Tiqui, 69, of Kihei, Maui, passed away on March 15, 2022, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on November 8, 1952, in Masinloc Zambales, Philippines. Prayer service will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Ballard Family Mortuary; visitation will follow until 9:00 p.m.; she will be laid to rest in the Philippines. Emilia was a Custodi-an at Kamalii School. She was predeceased by her husband, Rufino Tiqui, her parents, Antonio & Rosita Esmele. She is survived by her loving children, Analyn (Monico) Adajar, Jomar (Rachell) Tiqui, Loreno (Rhea) ...

Guy Yamane, 64

Guy Yamane, 64, of Wailuku, Maui passed away on February 7, 2022 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. A graduate of HP Baldwin High School, he was an avid fisherman and had an amazing eye for tako until due to health reasons, he was no longer able to continue those activities. Guy was a generous person and a loyal friend who was always ready to help. A memorial will be held from 9:30am to 11:00am on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Nakamura Mortuary. Guy was predeceased by his parents Takeo & Tokiyo Yamane. He is survived by brother Alton (Charlotte) Yamane, Sister Renette (Emmett) ...

“Buster” Paiea Castle Wilhelm, Sr., 87

“Buster” Paiea Castle Wilhelm of Kahului, Maui was called home to our Heavenly Father, February 23, 2022 {under Island Hospice care} He was born on June 11, 1934 and was a Veteran for the United States Army and a retired Construction worker. BUSTA, as everyone calls him, is survived by the love of life of 55 years June, (Fatuesi Wilhelm), along with his children, LaReene Sweeny (Mike) {California}, Terry Kurkowski {Arkansas}, Cassie Ale {Maui}, Mindy Kawaauhau {Molokai}, Patty Hill (Greg) {Oklahoma}, Paea “Chip” Jr. {Maui}, Lyna Ioane (Pat) {Las Vegas}, Nellie Fatuesi ...

William “Bill” K. Choy, Jr.

William “Bill” K Choy, Jr. passed away on March 2, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on May 31, 1930 to William and Martha Bissen Kin Choy, Sr. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Shirley Perry K Choy; children, Valory Lehua Yap (Keith), Wendy Kaulia (Daniel), Yolanda Kaulia, William Kin Choy, III (Lei), Mary Grace Ramos (Tony), Blossom Roque (Anthony), and Sheila Zarle (Michael), 20 grandchildren, 43 great-grand children, 3 great-great- grandchildren, a sister, Kuulei Williams of Cali-fornia and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A funeral service will be ...