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Maximo Gamayo Cabading, 79

Maximo Cabading was born February 18, 1941 and passed away November 16, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife, Narcisa Cabading; beloved children: Edward (Marilou) Cabading, Cresencio (Elvie) Cabading, Milagros (Carlo) Semana, Mylene (Mario) Elaydo and predeceased by 4 children, Maria, Magdalena, Edwin and Angelito. He has been blessed with 8 wonderful grandchildren. His memories will live forever. Maximo’s service will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 9:30am for public viewing and service followed by burial at 12:30pm at Garden of Meditation. ...

Jackie Kunio Guillermo, 73

Jackie Kunio Guillermo, 73, of Makawao, Maui passed away on December 7, 2020 in Kahului. He was born on July 24, 1947 in Tokyo, Japan. Jackie is pre-deceased by his Father, Gorgonio Guillermo. He is survived by his Mother, Elizabeth “Momoe”, wife Naomi S.; Son, Shannon S.; hanai-son Gilbert “Jr ” Moriwake; Daughter, Jayna H.; siblings, Patrick (Eileen), CarmeLynne (Nelson) Tan, Grace (Lew-deceased) Shimabuku, Timothy (Joyce), Dennis (Alvin); and 4 Grandchildren, Psalm Moriwake, Michelle, Akoni, and Keaka Hamilton-Golis. Jackie graduated from Maui High School in 1965, then ...

Clifford H Koki, 66

Clifford Hatsuyuki Koki passed away on November 25, 2020 at his home in Kapuna, Waihe’e, Maui. He was born January 29, 1954 in Wailuku, Maui to the late Masamu and Leocadia Koki. Clifford was retired from the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation, MVSO. During his retirement, he enjoyed reading, travel-ing, cooking, working in his yard, cultivating and growing Hawaiian chili peppers, avocados, and fruits which he generously shared. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, talking story. His greatest joy was being Papa to grandson Noah. Clifford is survived ...

Yaeko Nako, 92

Yaeko “Jean” Nako, 92, of Kahului passed away on October 31, 2020 in the comfort of Hospice Maui Hale’s care. Yaeko was born on May 12, 1928 to Yasunori and Kame Tamashiro in Paia, Maui. She was a licensed practical nurse at Maui Memorial Hospital and later becoming a full-time mother and wife, impacting many lives. She was generous and caring, always thinking of others first. Private services were held on November 13th at Maui Memorial Park. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Joy (Bruce) Smith, Nelson (Michele) Nako, Daniel (Carol) Nako, grandchildren ...

Dennis Aiona Kahula, Jr., 53

Dennis Aiona Kahula, Jr, “Braddah D”, 53, of Wailuku, passed away on October 27, 2020. He was born on January 23, 1967 in Hana, to Dennis Aiona, Sr. and Elizabeth Kahula. He was the 2nd of 5 children. Dennis was a kind, gentle person, with a heart of gold, and a beautiful golden voice. His genuine, kind-heartedness will never be forgotten by all who knew & loved him. Dennis was a member of the Christian congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Dennis Jr. is survived by his father Dennis Kahula Sr; siblings Napua Kahula, Nani (David) Wood, Joshua (Amy) Kahula, and Jenilene ...

Irene Hueu Kalawaia, 86

Lahaina resident, Irene Hueu Kalawaia, 86 passed away on November 17, 2020 at her home in Lahaina, Hawaii. Ms. Kalawaia was born on September 1, 1934 in Keanae, Hawaii to James Kalawaianui Hueu and Esther Kekahuna. Aunty Irene was a hard worker that would do anything for anyone. She was a tough, strict lady that did not compromise but was compassionate. She raised most of Aunty Sarah Ahkuna and Uncle Hanalei Kaauamo’s keikis in Keanae. She took them to the taro patches in the mornings on the peninsula to work, brought them back home for lunch then back to the taro patches in the ...