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Masanobu Yamashiro, 93

Masanobu Yamashiro, 93, passed away on April 30, 2017 at Roselani Place under the compassionate care of Roselani Place and Islands Hospice. He was born on October 19, 1923, in Pepe’ekeo, Big Island. Masanobu was the owner of Maui Yamashiro Products. He personally delivered his produce to markets and restaurants throughout Maui and while doing so developed many friendships throughout his career. Masa was an avid tennis player and enjoyed going to the gym until his mid 80s. He was predeceased by his wife, Kimiko “Betty” Yamashiro. He is survived by his son, Michael (Lynette) ...

Kim Joseph Yip Chow, 60

Kim Joseph Yip Chow, 60 of Wailuku, Maui passed away on April 28, 2017 at Maui Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 5, 1956 in Honolulu. He was a 1st Class Irrigation Mechanic for Makena Beach and Golf Club for 34 years. Visitations will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Puuone Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnessses located at 800 Onehee Street in Kahului from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. A Bible talk will begin at 5:00pm. Kim is survived by his wife (“Aunty Lani”) Evelyn Aulani Yip Chow; daughter, Crystal Sniffen; son in law, Matthew Sniffen; granddaughter, Sarah-Leiohu; ...

Dorothy Elizabeth Bousquet, 86

Dorothy Elizabeth Bousquet, 86, of Kula, Maui, passed away on May 1, 2017, peacefully at home. She was born on November 1, 1930 in Makawao, Maui. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 5, 2017 at Norman’s Mortuary at 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Dorothy is pre-deceased by her parents Joseph Morreira and Mary De Cambra. She is survived by her sons, Glenn H. Vierra and Randall J. Bousquet; daughters, Sharon J. Borrego (Robert), Karen L. Freitas (Hilary), Robin M. Dickson (Randy), JoAnn L. Zane, and Donna E. Aguirre (Gary); brothers, Rafael Morreira ...

William Clifford White, Jr., 52

William Clifford White, Jr., 52, of Kahului, passed away on April 22, 2017 in Wailuku. He was born on November 2, 1964 in Honolulu. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Ballard Family Mortuary, service will begin at 11 a.m., burial to follow at 1 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park in Haiku. Family requests no flowers. William was a self-employed heavy equipment mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Lashley White; son William Jardine, daughter, Michelle (Keith) Reynolds; mother, Loretta Garcia; sisters, Kitsy Jack, Janice Remland, ...

George Frank Chopko, 78

George Frank Chopko, 78 of Lahaina, Maui passed away on April 24, 2017 at his residence under the care of his loving family and Hospice Maui. He was born on October 9, 1938 in Dixon City, Pennsylvania. George retired from Kaanapali Alii Classic Resort as a Chief Engineer. Visitations will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Maria Lanakila Catholic Church from 5:30pm to 6:30pm; with mass over urn to begin at 7:00pm. George is survived by his wife, Flora Domingo Chopko; children, Richard Chopko, Janice (Mark) Cochran, Jerry (Maria) Chopko, George (Tamara) Chopko Jr., Robert ...

Loraine Green, 84

Loraine Green, 84, died April 15, 2017 with her loving husband of 65 years, Tom, at her side. Loraine was born in Covington, Kentucky on December 19, 1932 and accompanied her husband to Hawaii in 1966. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Loraine retired in 1988 having been office manager for Valley Isle Motors, Wailuku and Haleakala Motors. She is survived by a sister, Carol Ross, living in Arizona. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com