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Josephine A. Haupu, 91

Josephine Adoration Haupu, 91, of Kihei, passed away peacefully at Hale Makua-Kahului on June 20, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Services honoring Mrs. Haupu will be held at the Lanai Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Services will begin at 9:30 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Lanai. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Josephine was born on April 28, 1926 in Lahaina, Maui to Conrado and Margaret (Yap) Sanchez. She was the eldest of 2 children. Mrs. Haupu managed the Daven Roy laundy and later ...

Gary Wayne Takashi Pauelua Koga Jr., 45

Gary Wayne Takashi Pauelua Koga Jr., 45, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2017. Services honoring Mr. Koga will be held on Friday, August 4, 2017 at Nakamura Mortuary, with visitation beginning at 9:30am, and service at 11:00am. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Gary Wayne Takashi Pauelua Koga Jr. was born on September 12, 1971, in Wailuku, HI, to the late Gary & Mildred Koga. Gary was a role model to his 6 siblings, a very talented keyboard and drum player. Gary Koga Jr. leaves to cherish his memory, soulmate, Nohea Puaa; son, Wayne Boy Koga; ...

Paulette Sumiko Pua’a, 62

Paulette Sumiko Pua’a, 62, of Wailuku, passed away on July 22, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Hoolehua, Molokai. Paulette worked for the Hyatt Hotel as a Banquet Captain. She is survived by her daughter, Stacy Kanani Tabon (Karen); sons, Chad Tabon-Sniffen (Imelda), Kainalu Kaina (Shantelle), and Ali’ikoa Kaina (Ann); sisters, Namaka Pua’a, Lawaina Mali’ikapu, Dahna Kikuyama, Ursula Pua’a-Freitas, and Nohea Pua’a; brother, Daniel Pua’a; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to: ...

Moises B. Bio, 88

Moises Bayogo Bio, 88, of Kahului passed away on July 12, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on February 14, 1929 in Bangued, Abra, Philippines. He was a retired planter of the Honolua Maui Pineapple Company. Services honoring Mr. Bio will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Friday, July 28, 2017. Visitation will begin at 6:00pm, with prayer service beginning at 7:00pm. On Saturday, July 29, 2017, services will be held at Christ the King Church. Visitation will begin at 8:00am, with Mass beginning at 9:00am. Mr. Bio will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial ...

Robert Yukio Nishida

Robert passed away at the age of 91, at Maui Memorial Hospital on July 8, 2017. He was born on September 14, 1925 in Pukalani, Maui. He was the second of 6 children, of Zenzo and Harumo Nishida of Pukalani. The family later moved to Makawao. Services honoring Mr. Nishida will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Monday, July 31, 2017. A visitation will begin at 9:00am with services beginning at 10:00am. Mr. Nishida will be laid to eternal rest following services at Maui Veterans Cemetery at 1:00pm. Robert completed the 8th grade at Makawao School, after which time he had to help ...

Jordan S. Canha Sr, 78

Jordan S. Canha Sr, 78 of Makawao, passed away on July 20, 2017. He was born in Pu’unene to parents, August and Grace Canha. Visitation will be held at St Joseph Church in Makawao on Friday, July 28, 2017 from 9:00am-10:30am. Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am with urn burial to follow at St Joseph Cemetery. Jordan is survived by his wife, Karen Canha; daughter, Jody (Edward) Vegas; son, Jordan (Desiree) Canha Jr; grandchildren, Lance (Randi) Vegas, Layne (Alena) Vegas, Davin Canha, Jacob Canha; great grandchildren, Aliyah Vegas, Keithen Vegas, Wailoa Vegas; sisters, ...