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Kenneth T. Tanouye, Jr., 55

Kenneth T. Tanouye, Jr., 55, of Makawao, Maui, passed away on June 19, 2020, at his home, under the care of Hospice Maui, surrounded by family. He was born on December 20, 1964, in Wailuku. Because of COVID19, a celebration of Kenneth’s life will be held later. Kenneth was the owner of KT Custom. He is survived by his friend, Shannon Sowers; mother, Irene Tanouye; children, Kelly Kahekili Tadashi Tanouye, Kalanihelemailuna Toshio Tanouye, Sierra Lily Nahelani Tanouye, Savana Marie Lokeleinani Tanouye, Harmony Ann Leilani Tanouye of Guernsey, Wyoming, Aliyah Lynn Kailani Tanouye ...

Rosalina Piapa Cruz Ngayan, 72

There was a couple family members missing in the survival paragraph that ran on Saturday, June 20, 2020. Lina is survived by her loving husband, Alfonso Ngayan; siblings: Jose (Lily) dela Cruz and Lourdes dela Cruz; children: Rizza (Almy) Asuncion, Albert Ngayan, Regie (Don) Verdi, Analyn (Walfre) Ngayan, Rosette Ngayan, Mercy-Anne (Chaz) Sato; grandchildren: Elijah-Paul Sato, Khloe-Anne Sato, Almira Asuncion, Donald Verdi and Chris Verdi; with numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Michael (Myke) Kalani Dacquel, 45

It is with great sadness that the Dacquel Ohana announces the passing of Michael Kalani Dacquel on May 28, 2020. Michael was born to Mariano and Alejandria Dacquel on December 25 in Wailuku, HI. Memorial services will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Friday July 10, 2020 visitations will be 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM service will be at 7 pm. Interment will be held later. Michael worked as a License Massage Therapist. He built his companies Flip'n Ha-y-n Massage, A Plus E Therapeutic Massage, LLC. Michael was also a founding member of a group called Aloha LMTz Michael loved his work as the ...

Feliciano Yago Guzman, 79

Feliciano Y. Guzman, 79, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on June 15, 2020, at his home, under the care of Islands Hospice, with family by his side. He was born on December 11, 1940, in the Philippines. Private services will be held on Monday, June 29, 2020, at Ballard Family Mortuary with burial to follow at Maui Memorial Park in Wailuku. Feliciano retired from the Grand Wailea. He is survived by his loving wife, Clarita Guzman; children, Ronald (Amy) Guzman, Marlyn (Domingo Jr.) Guzman Cabrera, Nelson (Carol-deceased) Guzman, Marylou Guzman, Florence (Raymond) Guzman Rapozo, Elaine ...

Rosalina Piapa Cruz Ngayan, 72

Rosalina "Lina" Piapa Cruz Ngayan, 72, of Kahului Maui passed away on June 5, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family under the care of Island Hospice. She was born to Pio dela Cruz(†) and Mercedes Malicdem(†), on December 30, 1947 in Pangisinan, Philippines. She retired as a field laborer at Monsanto. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Nakamura Mortuary from 5:00pm – 6:00pm with prayer services at 6:00pm . Services will continue on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Nakamura Mortuary from 930am with service at 10:30am. Burial is to follow at 12:30 pm at Maui ...

Christopher Kamuela Motoharu Okafuji, 43

Christopher Kamuela Motoharu Okafuji, 43, born January 29, 1977 passed away on March 11, 2020.  He is predeceased by his parents Arthur and Clante Okafuji, grand-parents Samuel and Edith Kaiue and Motoharu and Teruko Okafuji.   He leaves behind his sisters Nuuanu (Armando) Quintero and Stephanie Okafuji, nieces Averi and Clante Quintero, Kaylynn Acevedo-Okafuji,nephews Justin and Jesaiah Quintero. Kamu is a nephew, cousin, uncle and friend to many. Kamu is known by everyone treating anyone he knew as family.  He would always put other’s needs before his and would give his ...