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Humiko “Lorraine” Fujiyama, 95

Humiko “Lorraine” Fujiyama, 95, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully at home under the compassionate care of Hospice Maui and her loving family. Services honoring Mrs. Fujiyama will be held at Lahaina Hongwanji Mission on Saturday, September 30, 2017. Visitation will begin at 9:00am, with a memorial service beginning at 10:00am. She will then be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park at 2:00pm. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Humiko was born in Lahaina on December 5, 1921 to Moshichi & Sueme Iwamura. In 1954, she married her love, Mr. Yoshiyuki “Yot” ...

Samuel S. Kiyabu, 72

Samuel Shunichi Kiyabu, 72, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully at Kaiser Moanalua on September 1, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Services honoring Mr. Kiyabu will be held at Paia Rinzai Zen Mission on Saturday, September 30, 2017. Visitation will begin at 9:00am, with services beginning at 10:00am. Mr. Kiyabu will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park at 12:30pm. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Samuel was born in Okinawa on January 4, 1945 to Shunsei & Makato Kiyan. He was the 5th of 7 children. He immigrated to Maui in 1960 and graduated from Maui High in ...

Wilfred “Bill” Maka Poole, 71

Wilfred “Bill” Maka Poole, 71, of Port Hadlock, Washington, passed away at home on August 18, 2017. He was born on May 12, 1946, in Honolulu. He served in the United States Army Airborne from 1969-1975 . Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017, 11am at the Kawaihae Harbor, Kawaihae, Hawai’i. Potluck to follow at LST landing. Bill survived by his wife, Mary Lynn Gaikin-Poole, Sisters, Mary (Chris) Ching & Sue (Mario) Ortiz. Children: Billy Poole; Sheri Poole; Bobby (Bonnie) Poole; Paul Maka (Dean) Derby; Michael Keoki Poole & Elizabeth Keola Poole. Step ...

Henrietta M. Souza, 78

Henrietta “Mana” Maunakalika Souza (Nunes) of Makawao, Maui passed away peacefully on September 4, 2017 at Hale Makua, Kahului, under the care of Hospice Maui with her family by her side. She was born on April 10, 1939 in Honolulu, Oahu. Henrietta “Mana” is survived by her husband, Charles W. Souza; 2 children: daughter, Rachael (Ethan) Ajifu; son, Charles T. Souza and 4 grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings: brothers, Wayne (Shirley) Nunes and Henry (Ellen) Leoiki; sisters, Deborah (Darryl) Young and Shirley (Frank) Sanchez, as well as numerous nieces and ...

Alexander Theodore Kowalski Sr, 90

Alexander Theodore Kowalski Sr, 90, died on September 13, 2017 at home in Pukalani, Maui. Alex, Dad, Papa, Grandpa, Tutu Man, “Uncle Ski” is survived by his wife, Violet (Pio) of Pukalani; his sons, Joseph (Vida) of Wailuku, Joshua of Pukalani, his daughters, Lurline of Las Vegas, Renee of Ohio, Marcy (Julio Torres) of Kahului, Stephanie of Missouri, Toni (Michael Dacquel) of Kahului, Anela (Roger Thompson) of Pukalani; 10 Grandchildren; 22 Great Grandchildren, and 1 Great Great Grandchild. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Bernadette Mahealani Kowalski; son, Alexander T ...

Ramona Zelda Chapman-Collier, 60

Ramona Zelda Chapman-Collier, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2017, with her loving family by her side. A celebration of life for Mrs. Chapman will be announced at a later date. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Ramona Zelda Chapman-Collier was born on April 20, 1957, to the late Ms. Elfriede Kate Chapman. Ramona was a nurse and took great pride in helping others. She loved to travel, meet new people, read, and take long walks on the beach, but most importantly, spend time with her loving family. Ramona leaves to cherish her memory, loving husband, ...