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Thomas I. Arakaki, 99

Thomas Isamu Arakaki, 99, of Pukalani, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2018 at Hale Makua Kahului, surrounded by his loving family. Services honoring Mr. Arakaki were held privately. Thomas was born on March 3, 1919 in Keahua, to Toku & Kana Arakaki. After proudly serving in the U.S. Army, Thomas returned to Maui, where he married the love of his life, Elnora Shizuko. Together, they would raise four children while he worked as an electrician. When he wasn’t working, Thomas was always tinkering, and always had an ongoing project. He enjoyed working with his hands, fixing ...

Jovencio “Joe” Valencio Rabang, 67

Jovencio “Joe” Valencio Rabang, a retired Crew Chief for HC&S Irrigation Department. Died unexpectedly on March 29, 2018 at Maui Memorial Medical Center, Wailuku. Joe is survived by his Children; Lourdes (Ari) TenCate, Richard (Jessica) Reyno, Kathy (Anthony) Durret, Simeon (Allie) Kuailani. He is predeceased by his siblings Lolita Calumag; Danilo Rabang; and 3 grandchildren. Joe was born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines February 8, 1951. He will be remembered for his ability to engage people with his story telling skills. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who ...

Koon Fook Yen, 95

Koon Fook Yen was born on the Island of Molokai on February 17, 1923 and passed away on March 29, 2018 at Hale Makua Kahului. He loved to cook and really loved Las Vegas. Keno was his love. Visitation will be held Friday, April 13, 2018 at Nakamura Mortuary from 10:00am to 11:00am, with prayer service to begin at 11:00am; burial to follow at Maui Memorial Park at 2:00pm. Koon Fook is predeceased by his wife, See Kwong Yen; daughter, Linda Sook Sau Palmeira; and parents, Abew and Wah Yet Chin; brothers, Koon Chong Yun, Howard Chin and Robert Chin; sister, Bernice Faborito; survived ...

Kellye Dawn Labrador, 52

Kellye Dawn Labrador, 52, of Makawao, Maui, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2018, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Kellye was born on February 3, 1966, in Oklahoma. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Waipuna Church in Kula at 1:00pm. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Kellye is survived by her husband, Rolando Gaoiran Labrador; sons, Tyler (Mia Sasada) Al-Elaiwi, Alexander Al-Elaiwi; granddaughter, Aliyah Dawn Al-Elaiwi; mother, Tracy Taylor; father, late Philip Gray; brother, Greg Houston, Chris Gray; sister, Casey Gammons; ...

Priscilla Marie Perreira, 90

Priscilla Marie Perreira, 90, of Makawao, passed away on March 25, 2018 at Queens Medical Center in Honolulu. She was born on February 3, 1928 in Hamakua Poko. Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at St. Joseph Church in Makawao; Mass will begin at 11:30 a.m., and burial to follow at the Maui Veterans Cemetery at 1 p.m. Priscilla was a homemaker. She is survived by her son, Gary (Annette) Perreira; daughters, Joanne (Gary) Criss, and Carla Willmann; sister, Norma Joquin; 11 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Priscilla is predeceased by her ...

Harriet Ann Lurendez, 70

Harriet Ann Lurendez, 70, of Wailuku, Maui passed away on March 21st, 2018. She was born in Wailuku, Maui on July 13th, 1947. Visitation will be held at King’s Cathedral Maui on Monday, April 9th, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with service to begin at 11:00 a.m. Harriet has worked for the State of Hawaii. She was predeceased by her parents, Elizabeth Kalei & Sam Akahi. She is survived by her loving husband, Francis Lurendez Sr.; sons, Francis Lurendez Jr., Eugene P. Lurendez, Derrick Lurendez, Brandon H. Lurendez, Franklin Lurendez; daughter, Francine A. Lurendez; siblings, ...