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Jerel “Jerry” Tomio Nikaido, 63

Jerel Tomio Nikaido, 63 of Wailuku passed away on December 17, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on June 3, 1954 in Puunene, Maui to Tomiya and Harumi Nikaido. His pastime he loved and enjoyed to go diving, fishing and tinkering with computers. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Wailuku Hongwanji at 3:00 p.m.; with service to begin at 4:00 p.m. Jerel is survived by wife, JoAnn N. Nikaido; son, Joey Nikaido; daughter, Stacey Nikaido; brother, Avery Nikaido; grandson, Ayden Nikaido-Sarmiento. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

William Josephus Coelho, 74

William Josephus Coelho, 74, of Makawao, passed away on November 23, 2017 at his residence. He was born on December 11, 1942 in Honolulu. He worked as an air traffic controller for the Federal Aviation Administration. Service will begin at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Kula on January 13, 2017. William is survived by his wife, Carla Coelho; son, William Coelho; daughters, Kerri-Lynn Coelho, Katherine Nohea Coelho-Vermeulen (Kirstyn); niece, Kimberly Holder (Robert Holder); brother, Gary Rickard (LaDawn); and grandsons, Cullen Slavens, Connor Slavens, and Noah ...

Mary F. Estrella, 90

Mary F. Estrella, 90, of Kahului, Maui passed away under the care of Hospice Maui on December 2, 2017. She was born on July 11, 1927 in Makawao. Visitation will be held at Norman’s Mortuary on Friday, December 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; service will begin at 11:00 a.m.; burial to follow at Maui Memorial Park at 12:30 p.m. Mary was a Chef at Maui Lu. She was pre-deceased by her husband Charles Estrella; son, Joseph Kan Hai; daughter, Frances Pagaduan; parents Joe Fernandez and Elizabeth Smith. She is survived by her sons, Walter Kan Hai Jr. (Mona), Matthew Kan Hai (Berta); ...

Myrtle K. Hussey, 97

Myrtle K. Hussey, 97, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully at her residence in Kahului under the care of Hospice Maui, on December 2, 2017. Visitation to be held on Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Saint Anthony’s Church in Wailuku. Public viewing will be at 9:00am to 11:00am., with mass to follow and lunch. Myrtle will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park at 2:00pm. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements. Born on August 23, 1920 in Lahaina, Maui. She graduated from Honolulu Business College and retired as a teller at Hawaiian Telephone Company, now known ...

Julia T. Ven, 75

Julia T. Ven, 75, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on December 6, 2017. She was born on October 19, 1942 in the Philippines. Visitation will be held at Norman’s Mortuary on Monday, December 18, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; service will begin at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church; mass will begin at 11:00 a.m.; burial to follow at Maui Memorial Park, main section, at 12:30 p.m. Julia worked at The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa then retired from Kahului International Airport. She was ...

Julia T. Ven, 75

Julia T. Ven, 75, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on December 6, 2017. She was born on October 19, 1942 in the Philippines. Visitation will be held at Norman’s Mortuary on Monday, December 18, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; service will begin at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church; mass will begin at 11:00 a.m.; burial to follow at Maui Memorial Park, main section, at 12:30 p.m. Julia worked at The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa then retired from Kahului International Airport. She was ...