William Emil Lindstrom, 93 Nov. 5, 1925 – March 15, 2019

March 31, 2019

William Lindstrom, age 93, died at his home in Pukalani on March 15. The first of five children, his early years were spent in the coal-mining town of Johnstown, PA and the steel city of Pittsburgh. He was a 20-year Army veteran, director of Maui Community College’s Library Learning Resource Center, and two-term mayor of Pleasant Hill, Tennessee, a small rural town in Cumberland County. Bill enjoyed the outdoors and physical activity. He completed seven marathons after age 40, hiked and backpacked until age 70, bicycled 50 miles in a bile rally at 75, and enjoyed RV camping till 80. ...

Clarence Makoto Okamura, 86

March 31, 2019

Clarence Makoto Okamura, 86, of Kula, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2019, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Services honoring Mr. Okamura were held privately at his request. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with the arrangements. Clarence was born on April 12, 1932, in Wailuku to Masaru & Hinayo Okamura. He was the eldest of three siblings, followed by sisters Clara and Jane. Clarence attended Lahainaluna High School and graduated in 1950. In 1952, he joined the U.S. Army to fight in the Korean War, working his way up to the rank of staff sergeant. Upon his discharge, Clarence ...

Soichi H. Shimodoi, 91

March 31, 2019

Soichi H. Shimodoi, 91 of Kahului, passed away on March 18, 2019 at Hale Makua, Kahului. He was born on March 29, 1927 in North Kohala, Hawaii. He was a self-employed Electrician and was a veteran of the United States Army. Private services were held. Ballard Family Mortuary assisted with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Presentacion Madamba Visaya, 75

March 31, 2019

Presentacion Madamba Visaya, 75, of Kahului, passed away at her home on March 28,2019. She was born in #8 Binsang Pasu Quin Ilocos Norte, Philippines on November 22,1943 to Esteban and Vicenta Madamba. Mrs Visaya is survived by her husband Salvador Visaya. Children: Rosario (Alvin) Dadis, Salve (Sonny) Agonoy, Sheila Marie (Samson) Padasdao, Emerson (Rose) Visaya and Vic Ann (Darwin) Pacol. 12 grandchildren. Siblings: Orlando (Linda) Madamba, Eduardo (Susan) Madamba, Modesto (Fely) Madamba, Artemio (Vicky) Madamba, Nestor (Rosemarie) Madamba. Services will be held at Christ the King ...

Dean Komasa Yamashiro, 60

March 31, 2019

Dean Komasa Yamashiro, 60, of Pukalani, Maui, passed away on March 11, 2019. He was born on July 20, 1958, in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. In memory of Dean, a memorial will be held over Urn, on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Norman’s Mortuary, with visitation from 9:00 a.m.; eulogy will begin at 10:45am; service starts at 11:00 a.m.; a private burial will be held. Dean was in active duty with the US Army from 1977-1981 and later served in the US Army Reserve. He also worked at Kula Hospital, Vector Control, Part-Time Mechanic at Dollar Rent-A-Car, Part-Time Mechanic at Fred’s Produce Maui, ...

Setsuko Matsunaga, 86

March 26, 2019

Setsuko Matsunaga, 86, of Kahului passed away peacefully to be home with the Lord on February 16, 2019 at Hale Makua. She was born on August 20, 1932. She is predeceased by her husband Masamichi Matsunaga. She is survived by her daughters, Diane Parabicoli (Steve) and Rene Parabicoli (Robert), and son Alan (Valerie) Matsunaga; grandchildren Anthony Parabicoli, Randall Parabicoli, Shawna Matsunaga and Chad Kosaka. Private Services were held. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com