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Laurette Jean Deleur, 58

Laurette Jean Deleur, 58 of Kihei, Maui passed away on March 19, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on November 25, 1958 in California. She worked as a Cashier for Safeway. Private family services will be held. Laurette is survived by her son, Robert (Cindy) Deleur; daughter, Genevieve (Austin) Davis; brother, Frank (Deborah) Deleur; sister, Ruby (Bob) Baldo; 5 grandchildren, Thomas Deleur, Trinity Deleur, Ben Deleur, Aveya Deleur and Phoenix Davis. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Machiko Florian, 63

Machiko Florian, 63, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2017, under the care of Hospice Maui, with her loving family by her side. Services honoring Mrs. Florian will be held privately. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Mrs. Florian was born on September 28, 1953, in Tokyo, Japan, to Masayuki & Setsuko Miyashita. Machiko worked in fashion retail, and took pride in her craft. Machiko leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Ralph D. Florian; brother Kazuo Miyashito; sister in law, Yuki Miyashito; and nephew, Keisuke Miyashito. In lieu of koden or ...

Yukio Matsui, 90

Mr. Yukio Matsui, 90, of Kula, passed away peacefully at Maui Memorial Medical Center on March 17, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Services honoring Mr. Matsui will be held at Makawao Hongwanji on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm, with memorial services beginning at 2:00pm. Family requests aloha attire and please, no wreaths. In lieu of koden, please make a contribution to your favorite charity in memory of Mr. Matsui. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Yukio was born on October 22, 1926 in Lahaina, to Tokumatsu & Kikuno Matsui. ...

Jessie H. Murakami, 79

Mrs. Jessie Hatsuko Murakami, 79, of Kahului, passed away peacefully at Maui Memorial Medical Center on March 24, 2017. Services honoring Mrs. Murakami will be held at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission on Friday, April 21, 2017. Visitation will begin at 4:00pm, with memorial service beginning at 5:00pm. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Jessie was born on May 24, 1937 in Lahaina, to Masao & Fumiyo Shiratori. She was the eldest of 3 children. After graduating from Farrington High School with the class of 1955, Jessie went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in sociology from ...

Joanne Nami Nakagawa, 63

Joanne Nami Nakagawa, 63, of Haiku, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2017, with her loving family by her side. Services honoring Ms. Nakagawa were held privately. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Joanne Nakagawa was born on November 14, 1953, on Maui, Hawaii, to Masaaki “Mohawk” & Misao Nakagawa. After graduation from Maui Community College, Joanne worked 1 year in Washington DC with the FBI. After returning home, she worked in various places including Foodland, Maui Pine Cafeteria, Kahalui Airport, and Sam Sato. She liked to embroider and crochet, and spend time ...

Jane N. Nakama, 88

Jane Namiko Nakama, 88, of Wailuku, Maui passed away peacefully on April 1, 2017 at Hale Makua Kahului, surrounded by her loving family. Services honoring Mrs. Nakama will be held at Grace Bible Church in Kahului on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Visitation will begin at 9:30am with memorial services beginning at 10:30am. Jane personally requested no flowers and casual attire. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Jane was born on May 21, 1928 in Kuiaha, Haiku to Kama & Oto Shimabukuro. She was the 6th of 10 children born to the couple. She graduated from Maui High ...