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Rogelio Sayo Tinaza, 76

Rogelio Sayo Tinaza of Makawao, Maui, passed away on December 20, 2021 in Wailuku, Maui. He was born on September 20, 1945 in the Rogelio is pre-deceased by his wife, Helena “Yadao” Tinaza. He is survived by his children, Andres (Remy) Yadao, Rosemarie (Ronald) Bergonia, Mylene (Oscar) Tinaza-Medrano, Janice (Arieste) Nono; granddaughters, Rona Marie Bergonia, Rose Anne Bergonia, Khara Jane Nono, Katelyn Nono, Kaylee Nono; grandsons, Adrian Yadao, Arielle James (Jazmyn Kaleo) Yadao, Piolo Vidal Tinaza, Gian Carlo Medrano; great-grandsons, Xairus Kian Lokela Yadao, Casey James ...

Lucio Madamba, 96

Lucio Madamba passed away peacefully at home on December 23, 2021. He was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by his wife, Magdalena Madamba; children, Nora Madamba, Corazon (Kennan) Randolph, and Eric (Jeslyne) Madamba; grandchildren, Kristopher Randolph, Keralyn Randolph, Krystal Randolph, Micah Madamba, and Maddux Madamba. Mahalo to Bayada and Hospice Maui for their help, aide, and care for Papa Lucio. Services will be held at Norman’s Mortuary on Friday, January 14, 2022. Viewing will be at 9:00am with service at 11:00am. Burial to follow at Maui ...

Lucille B. Pacheco, 81

Lucille B. Pacheco, 81, of Kahului, Maui passed away on December 28, 2021, in Wailuku. She was born on September 14, 1940, Maui, Hawaii. Lucille is survived by her sons, David T. Pacheco Jr., Dennis T. Pacheco (Dorene), sister Mildred Molina (Steven), brother Louis Cambra (Irene), and granddaughter, Amber Pacheco. She is predeceased by her husband, David T. Pacheco Sr., and her parents Louis and Margaret Cambra. Lucille retired from Safeway Kahului, as a Baker and was the owner of Lucille’s Cake Boutique. Services will be held at Christ The King Church, Kahului on January 12, ...

Susan R. Thurman, 78

Susan Thurman, 78, of Kihei, Hawaii, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2021 after prolonged illness. Sue spent most of her life in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before retiring to Hawaii with her husband, Alan. After graduating from Brentwood High School, she continued her studies at Carnegie Mellon University, graduating in 1964. Sue began her professional career as an English teacher at Taylor Allderdice High School. She was a published freelance writer and volunteered as a dolphin trainer at the Pittsburgh Zoo Aquarium. She transitioned into working as an independent ...

Lorna Leimomi Kam Pung Kidder, 70

Lorna Leimomi Kam Pung Kidder, 70, of Paia, Maui, passed away on December 21, 2021, at her home with family at her side. She was born on May 15, 1951, on Oahu. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Ballard Family Mortuary; service will begin at 12:00 p.m.; burial will follow, 2:00 p.m., at the Valley Isle Memorial Park Cemetery in Haiku. Due to Covid19, the use of masks and social distancing practices are required. Lorna was predeceased by her beloved husband, George Kidder; and parents, Frank & Mary Ann Chun. She is survived by her ...

Fumie Takamura, 100

Fumie Takamura passed away on January 9, 2021. She is survived by daughters Cynthia (Thomas) Tashiro and Myra (Noel) Ono; son Glen (Yuna) Takamura, and daughter-in-laws Colleen (Gilbert) and Yoshiko (Leonard) Takamura; 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Private services will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at 12:15 p.m. at Nakamura Mortuary, Officiated by Rev. Shinkai Murakami of Wailuku Hongwanji, with Burial to follow at Maui Memorial Park. Online condolences: Nakamuramortuary.com