Breaking News

Victorino Polido, Jr., 67

Victorino Polido, Jr., 67, of Waiehu, passed away on February 11, 2019 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital on Oahu. He was born on September 7, 1951 in Puunene, Maui. Memorial Service will be held on March 16, 2019 at Nakamura Mortuary in Wailuku. Visitation will be at 4:30 pm with a service to follow at 5:30 pm. Victorino was employed with the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation until his retirement. In his retirement, he enjoyed visiting Las Vegas and golfing. He also enjoyed cooking and making boiled peanuts, chili pepper water and smoke meat. Victorino is survived by his ...

Bonifacio Reyno, 85

Bonifacio Reyno, 85, of Wailuku, passed away on February 27, 2019 at his residence. He was born on March 12, 1933 in Kilauea, Kauai. A Celebration of Life lunch and Military Honors, will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the Waikapu Community Center. Family request no flowers. Bonifacio worked as a Tour Bus Driver. He is survived by his children, Bonita Reyno-Lewis, Bonnie (Ron) Kuaana, Jennifer (Jason) Del Castillo, and Sandy (Jr.) Carvalho; grandchildren, Lourdes Ten Cate, Eric Reyno, Duane Torres Jr. Daryl Torres, Kanani Fernandez, Haunani Fernandez, Kelli ...

Wayne Wataru Abe, 63

Wayne Wataru Abe, 63, of Pukalani passed away at home. He was born in Puunene on August 17, 1955 and retired from Matson Terminals, Inc. Wayne was predeceased by his parents Isamu and Michiko Abe and is survived by his brother Glenn (Michele) Abe and sisters Ellen (Hans) Wirbel, Laura (Dennis) Pruse, and Susan Abe. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. and service at 11:00 a.m. at Nakamura Mortuary on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Walter “Calo” Freitas, 82

Walter “Calo” Freitas, 82 of Kokomo Maui, passed away on February 13th, 2019 at Islands Hospice Home. He was born on May 3rd, 1936. Walter worked for 37 years for the motion picture industry in California. Walter was very generous and loved helping people. Walter is survived by his loving partner Patricia Godfrey. Son; Scott (Anika) Freitas, Daughter; Marijane (Ernie) Brown. Along with 5 granddaughters and 2 great grandsons. Walter is also survived by his Brothers; Manuel Junior (Lei) Freitas, Patrick (Norma) Freitas. Sisters; Ann (Roger-deceased) Poouahi, Irene ...

Joseph Junior Hoffman, 52

Joseph Junior Hoffman “Pops”, 52, passed away on February 20th, 2019. He was born on May 10th, 1966 on Oahu. His hobbies were fixing cars and caring for his family. He was a die-hard Baltimore Ravens fan. Joseph is survived by his 9 children. Jayla Moana, Joseph Hoffman, Jerome Hoffman, Jerrazzaylyn Paisi, Tashias Santiago, Taysja Santiago-Hoffman, Taesjlynn Santiago-Hoffman, Jazelynn Santiago-Hoffman and Shayzelynn Santiago-Hoffman. Along with his Mother Ruth Dando and 4 sisters. Larrieann Pagan, Triva Kepo’o, Nancy Hoffman and Penny King. Joseph is also survived by his 8 ...

Junichi “Lanai” Kamidoi, 97

Junichi “Lanai” Kamidoi, 97, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2019 at Maui Memorial Hospital, Wailuku. He was born on June 25, 1921 in Kohala, Hawai’i. He retired from the Wailuku Sugar Company. Junichi is survived by his children, Edwin (Francisca), Daniel (Carolyn), Dwight (Diedre), Burton (Diana); nine grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Private services were held on February 22, 2019. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com