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Mitsue K. Umetsu, 95

Mitsi Umetsu, 95, of Makawao passed away on September 20, 2020 in the comfort of home, with her family and under the loving care of Island Hospice. Mitsi was born on August 05, 1925 to Jiro and Shigeko Kanada in Wailuku, HI. Mitsi was a sales clerk for United Auto Parts in Wailuku for many years. She and her husband enjoyed going to Las Vegas alot. She is predeceased by husband Thomas and her son Eric (Marilyn). She is survived by her brother Iwao Kanada and son Jonathan (Andera) and grand children Mona (Travis) Kea, Cory (Aaron) Teves, Ian Umetsu, and Margret Rodriguez Olter. She ...

Douglas Kodama, 94

It is with great sadness that the Kodama ohana announces the passing of Douglas Kodama at age 94. He retired in 1980 after a career of teaching at Kahului School. but continued to work at family businesses (Standard Furniture, and Miyako Sushi) Douglas was born to Sadami and Koima Kodama in Kahului, Maui, and is survived by his wife Sadako, 4 children (David, Grace, Michael, and Joyce), and 3 grand-children. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, no public funeral is planned. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with all arrangements. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Stella Alves Padilla, 76

Stella Alves Padilla 76, of Kihei, Maui, passed away on September 17, 2020 in Wailuku, Maui. She was born on June 3, 1944. Stella is pre-deceased by her husband Harold Padilla and her daughter, Lorile “Tuggie” Estrella. She is survived by her children Diana (Chris) Puckett, Nathan (Meilani) Padilla, Harold (Christine) Padilla and Shawna Padilla; 16 Grandchildren and 20 Great-Grandchildren. She was the monarch of the family which she taught with a stern hand but gave unconditional love as well. She was so very loved and respected by anyone who was blessed to have known ...

Lorraine Masako (Agena) Teruya, 90

Lorraine Masako (Agena) Teruya, 90, of Kula, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2020 in Kahului. Lorraine was born in Makawao, Maui on January 6, l930 to the late Kohan and Kameyo Agena. She was the eldest of nine chidren. Lorraine moved to Honolulu a week after graduating from Maui High School. She worked at Lanikai Store and later at Foodland where she met her husband, Roy. In the late 1960's Lorraine operated a store, Vineyard Grocery, in Honolulu while Roy worked at Times Supermarket. She also worked in the cafeteria at J.C. Penney, Pearlridge. They raised six children on Oahu ...

Rae Ann Yap, 64

It is with great sadness that the Ohana of Rae Ann Yap announces her passing on August 2, 2020. It was Rae’s wishes that her ashes be scattered across Hana Bay. On August 30, 2020, in a small ceremony officiated by Pastor Ka Wolffgramm of House of Hope Fellowship in Hana, of which Rae was a member, her ashes were scattered across Hana Bay in a canoe paddle out. A group of her friends attended the ceremony and spoke about their unforgettable memories of Rae. Rae Ann Yap was born to Eugene “Bud” Brizinski and Frances Brizinski on June 27, 1956 in Upland, California. She was a ...

Frances Garcia, 94

Frances Garcia, 94 of Kahului, passed away at her home on September 11, 2020. She was born on October 9, 1925 in Puunene, Maui. Private Services will be held. Frances is survived by her son, James (Lynn) Garcia; daughter, Francine Rene Garcia; 9 grandchildren, Dani, Kalai, Vicki, Mandy, Kalani, Alika, Kaleo, Malie, and Momi; and 13 great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband, Fred Allan Garcia, and son, Glenn (Cheryl) Garcia. The family wishes to express gratitude for the support and care received from Islands Hospice. Ballard Family Mortuary is assisting with the ...