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Kiyoko Tomita, 95

Kiyoko Tomita, 95, passed away on March 26, 2017 in Sunnyvale, CA. Private family services were held on Friday, April 14, 2017 at Nakamura Mortuary. Kiyoko was born on November 11, 1921 in Kaupakalua to Toyono and Nisaku (Arine) Sone. She was predeceased by husband, Torao Tomita. Together they had three children, Lousie (Wayne) Kuramoto, Leonard (Pat) Tomita and Daniel (Karen) Tomita, also eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Earl Whiteley, 88

Earl Whiteley, Jr. 88, of Lahaina, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. He was born in Berkeley, California. Survived by sister, Kathryn Beach; daughters, Linda (Gary) Katz and Nancy (Dan) Keys; sons Rick Whiteley (Lisa Felice) and Joseph (Rachelle) Whiteley; 13 grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. Preceded in death by parents Earl and Isabel Whiteley and wife Mary Elizabeth Whiteley. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

John Anthony Capone, 74

John Anthony Capone, talented artist passed away at home on March 18, 2017. He was a lifetime member of the Lahaina Arts Society and was the past treasurer. Before moving to Maui he managed hotels in Florida and the 1717 Alawai Complex in Honolulu. He completed High School in Bangor, Pennsylvania; he proudly served in the US Navy for three years, and later took many hospitality industry courses. Baseball was one of his passions. He followed the Philadelphia Phillies and managed his son’s little league team. His beloved wife of 40 years, Donna, preceded him in death by 7 ...

Domingo J. Estudillo, 46

Domingo Johnson Estudillo, 46, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Services honoring Mr. Estudillo will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Visitation will be held from 6:00-9:00pm with prayer service beginning at 7:00pm. On Wednesday, April 12, 2017, services will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 8:30am with Mass beginning at 9:30am. Mr. Estudillo will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park at 10:30am. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting ...

Reid Robert Haruo Fukuda, 43

Reid Robert Haruo Fukuda passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Islands Hospice in Kahului. He was 43 years and was pre-deceased by his father, Jerry Fukuda. Reid was born on June 13, 1973 in Wailuku, and is survived by his mother, Norene. Also, cherishing his memory are his brother Shane (Kim) and sister Erin. He will be missed very much by his niece Madison and nephew Austin. Reid was employed in a variety of retail merchandising and food service positions. He loved to cook for family and friends. Reid also loved reading and going to the beach. A funeral service ...

Kathlyn Kuulei Ibara, 63

Kathlyn Ibara, 63, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully at Maui Memorial Medical Center on March 25, 2017. Services honoring Ms. Ibara will be held at Kahului Jodo Mission on Friday, April 14, 2017. Visitation will begin at 3:00pm, with memorial services beginning at 4:00pm. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Kathlyn was born on January 24, 1954 in Waimanalo, Oahu, to Irineo & Katherine Barlahan. After graduating Baldwin high school in 1972, Kathlyn met and married her love, Gary Ibara with whom she raised three children with. She began her 25 year career with RME ...