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Kunitake, Jay Jitsuo, 95

Jay Jitsuo Kunitake was born December 20, 1924 in Puunene, Maui, Hawaii and passed July 18, 2020 peacefully at home. Jitsuo was a veteran of the pacific campaign during World War II where he served as a medic and interpreter.In 1954 he married his late beloved wife June Yukiko and 2 years later moved to Los Angeles. He worked for Lockheed and Vons Grocery Co untill his retirement in 1989. Loving father of Lloyd, Gary (Kim), Reid (Ann). Devoted grandfather to Ryan, Kevin, Darren, Paige, Leigh and Blake. Survived by brother Sidney (Hiro), sister Bernice and many nieces and ...

Fusae Nakamura, 90

Fusae Nakamura 90, passed away on July 23, 2020. Predeceased by husband Zenzo, Survived by daughters Wendy (Damian) Okamura, Ann (Steve) Marugaki and son Keith Nakamura, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Private service. No Koden. Please donate to Hospice Maui. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Kahealani Noreen Wilhelm, 52

Kahealani Noreen Wilhelm of Huelo, Maui, former semi-truck driver, passed away on July 11, 2020 at Hospice Maui. She was born in Wailuku, Maui. She is survived by partner; Joseph Vierra, son; Keola Wilhelm, daughters; Ka'umelani Murakami, Kauluwehi Vierra-Wilhelm, mother; Geraldine Wilhelm, brothers; Alton, Kainoa and Kamalei, grandchildren; Nico, Luca, and Hunter Wilhelm. We will miss her singing, stories and humor. She was courageous, fearless, and loved her family unconditionally. Due to COVID celebration of life is postponed to a later date. Condolences may be made to: ...

Alan Francis Camara, 76

Alan Francis Camara, 76 of Wailuku, passed away on July 11, 2020 at Hale Makua, Wailuku. He was born on April 10, 1944 in Puunene, Maui. Alan worked at the Royal Lahaina Hotel in the maintenance department before he retired. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Latricia Camara; sons, Allan (Holly) Camara, Charles (Bree) Camara, and Jason (Diana) Camara; sister, Josephine Oliveira; 14 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandson. Services will be held at a later date. The family would like to acknowledge the staff at Hale Makua, Wailuku for their compassionate care of Alan. Online ...

Harold Haupu Sr., 87

Harold Haupu Sr., 87 of Wailuku, Maui passed away on July 3, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, and under the care of Hospice Maui. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Nakamura Mortuary in Wailuku, Maui. Viewing for the immediate family will be held from 8:30am-9:15am, the public from 9:15am-10:15am, services at 10:15am, with burial at Maui Memorial Park "Garden of Meditation" to follow at 12:30pm. Harold is predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary Nohokuahiwi Villiarimo, sons Hiram "Poy" (Elaine) Haupu, and Harold "Chey" (Ku'uipo) Haupu ...

George Y. Kadokawa, 83

It is with great sadness that the Kadokawa Ohana announces the passing of George on June 22, 2020. George was born on February 8, 1937 in Honolulu. He was 83 years old. He graduated from McKinley High School, then joined the Airforce and was honorably discharged after 4 years. George worked as a salesman in Honolulu, then in 1971 he moved to Maui with his family, where he represented and distributed Frito-Lay products. The company was originally called Frito-Lay of Maui, but as the product lines increased, it was renamed to Tanikai, Inc. George was a very hard worker and in 1987 he ...