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Yoshiyuki “Yot” Fujiyama, 91

Yoshiyuki “Yot” Fujiyama, 91, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2017, under the care of Hospice Maui, with his loving family by his side. Services honoring Mr. Fujiyama will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the Lahaina Hongwanji, with visitation at 9:00am, and service at 10:00am. Mr. Fujiyama will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park at 2:00pm. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Mr. Fujiyama was born on December 7, 1925, in Lahaina, Maui, to Shuichi & Teru Fujiyama. Yoshiyuki was a truck driver for Pioneer Mill. He loved to fish, cook, ...

Fortunato L. Padua, 89

Fortunato L. Padua, 89 of Wailuku, Maui passed away on March 19, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on October 15, 1927 in Manaoag, Pangasinan, Philippines. Fortunato retired as a Driving Instructor in the Philippines and also worked at Maui Pineapple Company Lahaina Division. Visitations will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Ballard Family Mortuary Kahului from 6:00pm to 9:00pm; with service to begin at 7:00pm. Fortunato is survived by his son, Samuel Padua; daughter, Elizabeth (Samuel) Nieva; brother, Francisco Padua; sisters, Rosita Jabilona and Florida ...

• CORRECTION: Robert H. Raymond, Sr.

There was an error on the obituary that ran on Sunday, March 19, 2017 in The Maui News. It stated that Robert was serving as a navigator in the U.S. Navy, but he was actually an AVIATOR. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Angie “Pake” Solamillo, 83

Ms. Angie “Pake” Solamillo passed away peacefully on March 12, 2017 at her home under the loving care of her niece, “Aunty” Patty Nishiyama. She was born on May 30, 1933 at Pioneer Mill Hospital in Lahaina to Maria Martinez and Calixto Solamillo and grew up at Puukolii Camp. Angie graduated from Lahainaluna High School, resided briefly in Honolulu, then moved to Los Angeles where she graduated from UCLA. She was hired by Los Angeles County and served as a supervisor for Flood Control for 45 years. Angie retired at the age of 79 years old. Angie joins two deceased sisters, ...

Joyce Evelyn Koja, 76

Joyce Evelyn Koja, 76, of Kula, passed away on March 18, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on March 30, 1940 in California. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Ballard Family Mortuary, service will begin at 7 p.m., and cremation will follow. Joyce worked alongside her husband as an Agricultural Farmer. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, William Koja; sons, Rudy (Linda) Fierros, and Alex (Paula) Fierros; brother, Bobby Freeny; and grandchildren, Courtney, Dyana, Zander, and Jason. Condolences may be sent ...

Dorothy Anne Amoral, 81

Dorothy Anne Amoral, 81, of Pukalani, passed away on March 16, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on September 15, 1935 in Puunene, Maui. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Makawao, mass will begin at 11 a.m., and cremation will follow. Dorothy worked as a Licensed Practical nurse and then retired as a U.S. Postal Clerk. She is survived by her husband, Richard Anslem Amoral; daughters, Vanessa (Emil) Muraoka, Laurie (Vernon) Peneku, and Juli Ayn Burk; sister, Carol Leval; 11 grandchildren, 33 ...