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Benjamin Rivera, 84

Benjamin Rivera of Haiku, Maui passed away in his home on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 14, 1938 to Mauricio and Andrea Rivera. Ben was very athletic and became a 4-Year Letterman for track and football. After graduating from Baldwin High School Class of 1957, he attended the University of Hawaii and became a Football Alumni. Upon his return home, he volunteered as an Assistant Coach for his alma mater in the 1960’s and later became the Defensive Coach for the Haiku Vikings in the 70’s. Benji was also part of the Maui Sumo Association, ...

Shane K Shimizu, 67

Shane K Shimizu passed away in Kahului on April 03, 2022. He was born on August 8, 1954 to the late Katsuto Shimizu and Matsue Shimizu. He is survived by his 2 sisters Iris (Levi) Quintana and Janice (Nolan) Castillo; 2 nieces Kylee Castillo and Kaili’i Castillo and many cousins. Shane was a printer for a wholesale printing company. He will be greatly missed by many. Private services will be held at a later date, and eventually buried at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at: Nakamuramortuary.com

Magdalena Long-Gat Tacang

Magadalena Long-gat Tacang passed away peacefully at home on March 14, 2022. She was born in Bacarra, IlocosNorte, Philippines. She is survived by her children, Teresita (Luis) Gaoiran, Steve (Zeny) Tacang Sr., Remigio (Magarita) Tacang, Chester (Tessie) Tacang, Maximino Tacang, and Edgardo (Mary Jane) Tacang; grandchildren, Cheryl (Kulu) Callos, Louie (Estrelita) Gaoiran, Jack (Jaszmine) Tacang, Jeanifer Tacang, Steve (Angela) Tacang, Jr., Remedios Tabieza, Misty Dawn (Tyr) Fox, Jason (Cecilia) Donato, Rose (Daniel) Tacang, Zachariah Tacang, Chad Tacang, Randy (Michelle) Tacang, ...

Ramon Coratibo

There was an error on the Visitation “day” in the obituary that ran on The Weekender, April 9-10 issue. It should have read MONDAY, April 18 at 10:00 AM, service at 11:00 AM, Burial to follow at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at: Nakamuramortuary.com.

Amy Hew Chow

Amy (Hew) Chow, of Lahaina, Maui passed away on March 7, 2022 in northern California with family by her side. She was born in 1941 to Shoon Tet Hew and Annie Akiona. She was born and raised in Lahaina and graduated from Lahainaluna High School in 1959. Amy later attended Winona College in Minnesota where she earned a bachelor’s degree in education and later worked as a foreign language teacher. Amy will be deeply missed by her loving husband, daughter, son, three grandchildren and two sisters. Services will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on April 12, 2022. Visitation will begin ...

Shizuko “Tommy” Kohama, 94

Shizuko “Tommy” Kohama, born Jan. 2, 1928 to Jenichi and Hisayo Kohama of Kahului, passed away on March 1, 2022. She worked for Kahului Railroad Co. and retired from McCabe, Hamilton, Renny Co. and Y Hata on Maui. She is survived by companion Elaine Tanimoto, sisters Jane Ikeda, Ione Muranaka, sister in law Gail Kohama, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank all the people who have been such caring and considerate individuals in her life, including Island Hospice and Island Hospice House. Private services will be held and the family requests no ...