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Brett Arthur Erickson, 59

Brett Arthur Erickson, 59, of Makawao, Maui, passed away on August 25, 2017. He was born on June 11, 1958, in East Los Angeles, California. Brett was the owner of Red & Crete of San Diego and coached football & baseball at La Jolla Country Clay. He enjoyed acting and watching the Padres during baseball season - he was a Padres baseball season ticket holder since 1969. He was also a Red Cross instructor, volunteer for the Red Cross hotline and worked at the disaster during Katrina and Rita. He is survived by his wife, Margie Erickson; children, Naomi, Nakia, Kimiko, Akeo, Hatsumi; ...

Josephine Feliciano, 72

Josephine Feliciano 72, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband, children and family on September 9, 2017. She was born on June 21, 1945. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robbie Feliciano; sons, Bobby Feliciano and Andy (Lolita) Feliciano; daughters, Roberta Feliciano, Kristen (Jeff) Uchima, Josephine Snell and Joella (Kyle) Nishioka; 11 grandchildren, Bobbie Girl, Jonathan, Robby Boy “Bula”, Lopaka, Kenui, Jonie Girl, Briana, Ryan, Jade “Bumpkin”, Emma, Kyle Jr. “Little Man” and 9 great grandchildren. Whether you were homeless, different ...

Jeanette Louise Fernandez, 86

Jeanette Louise Fernandez, 86 of Kahului passed away September 11, 2017. She was born in Paia, Maui. Visitation will be held at Christ the King Church in Kahului on Monday, September 25, 2017 from 9:00am-11:00am, mass will be celebrated at 11:00am. Burial will follow at the Maui Veteran’s Cemetery in Makawao at 1:00pm. Jeanette is survived by her children, Arlene (Bobby) Medeiros, Henry (Mili) Fernandez Jr, Glenn (Marie) Fernandez, Tammy (Ray) Hinajosa; 11 grandchildren, Andrea, BJ, Jana-Lee, Alisha, Tanea, Jason, Chad, Kristi, Alan, Aaron, Ashley; 14 great grandchildren, ...

Francisco Taong Garcia, 95

Francisco Taong Garcia, 95 of Kahului, has gone home to be with the Lord August 16, 2017, at Makati Medical Hospital, Philippines. He was born on October 14, 1921 in Magsingal, Locos Sur. Retired as an Irrigation man for HC&S. Married for 58 years, enjoyed farming, cooking, and spending time with family. Francisco is survived by his loving family, Sister, Dionisia Garcia; Sons, Florante (Josephine) Garcia, Florendo (Jessica) Garcia, and Felino (Angelita) Garcia; Daughters, Pia (Carlos) Urmeneta and Cherrie Bee Conde. 19 Grandchildren and 7 Great-Grandchildren. He was pre-deceased ...

Kazuichi “Kazu” Hamasaki, 95

Kazuichi “Kazu” Hamasaki, 95, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Services honoring Mr. Hamasaki will be held at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission on Friday, September 22, 2017. Visitation will begin at 4:00pm, with services beginning at 5:00pm. Please, no flowers. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Mr. Hamasaki will be honored on Oahu at Honpa Hongwanji on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 5:00pm. Kazu was born on May 2, 1922 in Wailuku, to Kijiro & Oyoshi Hamasaki. After graduating from St. Anthony in ...

Frances Jane Hinton, 90

Frances Jane Hinton, 90, died peacefully at home on August 8, 2017. Born on Whidbey Island, Washington, on October 25, 1926, she graduated from the University of Washington as a member of the Delta Zeta sorority. A world traveler, Fran settled in Lahaina, where she met her late husband, Warren Hinton. Together they owned several successful businesses and were active community members, including founding members of the Lahaina Yacht Club. Fran was an avid golfer, bridge player, and volunteer, and hostess for countless gatherings at her and Warren’s Lahaina home. A celebration ...