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Mildred “Millie” Tsuyuko Uchima, 89

Mildred “Millie” Tsuyuko Uchima, 89, of Hilo, Hawaii, passed away at her residence in Hilo, Hawaii on May 6, 2018. She was born in Pepeekeo, Hawaii on September 9, 1928 to Yukichi and Toku Nakasone. She was a retired teacher and Librarian at Hilo Union School. She was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, Hui Okinawa, and Church of the Holy Cross and volunteered as a docent at the Pacific Tsunami Museum in Hilo. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo, Hawaii from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with memorial service to begin at 5:00 p.m. Dodo Mortuary, ...

Maria Ramos Sagadraca, 92

Maria Ramos Sagadraca, 92, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away peacefully at home on May 8th, 2018. She was born on July 28th, 1925 in Bacara, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by her sons, Catalino Ramos, Sagadraca (Teresita) & Domingo Ramos Sagadraca (Ester); brother, Pablo Ramos (Philippines); 15 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. A heartfelt gratitude to all the Islands Hospice Staff for their compassionate care during mom's time. Services were held.

Kennith Eugene Biggs, 89

Kennith Eugene Biggs, 89, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully at Maui Medical Center on May 4, 2018. Kenny was born on May 16, 1928 in Pond Creek, Oklahoma to Mr. Floyd & Mrs. Lillie Mae Biggs. He was a man with many talents; surfer, free diver, woodworker, and professionally, lifeguard and Fire Captain. Kenny was bigger than life, he had a wonderful sense of humor, and when he loved you, you knew it without a doubt. He was loved by all, a hero to his children and a shining example of what a good husband should be. Cherishing his memory are his loving wife of 42 years, Jo Katherine ...

Kazuo Richard Kishi, 94

Kazuo Richard Kishi, 94, of Lahaina, Maui passed away under the care of his loving family and Hospice Maui on May 1, 2018. He was born on April 14, 1924 in Lahaina to Eitaro and Toshie Kishi. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Nakamura Mortuary from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., with service to begin over urn at 10:30 a.m.; inurnment to follow at Maui Memorial Park at 2:00 p.m. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. He is survived by his wife: Margaret Kishi; children, Linda (Robert) Colley, and Keith Kishi; grandchildren, Elisa "Lisa" (Randall) Rollison, Galen ...

Lillian Chiyoko Miyagawa, 97

Lillian Chiyoko Miyagawa, 97 of Kahului passed away under the care of her loving family and Island Hospice on April 20, 2018. A private family service was held. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Mrs. Miyagawa was born in Puunene, Maui on April 4, 1921. She enjoyed playing hanafuda and casino night at Hale Mahaolu and days spent at Maui Adult Day Care at the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center. Gramma especially enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family wants to give a special Thanks her caregiver Cami. Lillian was pre-deceased by her ...

Adam Allen Rodrigues, 95

Adam Allen Rodrigues, 95, of Kahului, Maui passed away under the care of Hospice Maui on April 20th, 2018. He was born on September 23rd, 1922 in Lahaina. Adam worked for Haleakala Dairy for many years. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Virginia "Virgie" Rodrigues; son, Clyde Rodrigues & brother, James Rodrigues. He is survived by his children, David Rodrigues Sr., Bryan Rodrigues, Kelly Rodrigues; brother, Raymond Rodrigues & grandson David Rodrigues Jr. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 17th, 2018 at Norman's Mortuary from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Services will continue ...