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Larry S. Honda, 89

Larry Shoji Honda, 89, of Kahului, passed away peacefully at Hale Makua Kahului on March 14, 2017, with his loving family by his side. Services honoring Mr. Honda will be held at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. A visitation will begin at 4:00pm, with memorial services beginning at 5:00pm. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Larry was born on September 6, 1927, in Sprecklesville to Shigeru & Michio Honda. He was the fourth of eight children. After attending Maui High School and Maui Vocational School, Larry proudly served in the U.S. Army. ...

Peggy Fusayo Iriguchi, 97

Peggy Fusayo Iriguchi, 97, of Kula, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2017 at Kula Hospital. Services honoring Mrs. Iriguchi were held privately. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Mrs. Iriguchi was born on May 4, 1919 in Puunene, HI. She was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Mitsuharu Iriguchi, in 1989, and brothers, Kiyoto and Alan Yokoyama. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela K. Iriguchi, grandson, Lucas R. Iriguchi; brothers, Robert T. and Larry S. Yokoyama; sisters, Harriet Eum and Kazue Zaan; and several nieces, nephews and ...

Jonathan M. Kaialiilii, 40

Jonathan M. Kaialiilii, 40 of Wailuku, decided to return to our Lord on February 20, 2017. He was born on February 14, 1977 to Marlyn Gomes Kaialiilii and Gregory W. Kaialiilii Sr. Jonathan loved golfing, and spending time with family and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Ballard Family Mortuary Kahului from 9:00am to 10:00am; service to begin at 10:00am; cremation to follow. Interment will follow on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Valley Isle Memorial Park in Haiku at 10:30am. He is survived by his son, Jonah Lawemai of Nevada; daughters, Destiny of ...

Thelma K. Yoshiko Kawamura, 79

Thelma K. Yoshiko Kawamura, 79, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2017 at the Islands Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. Services honoring Mrs. Kawamura were held privately. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Mrs. Kawamura was born in Lahaina on October 23, 1937 to Kiyoichi & Racheal Kiyonaga. She was one of twelve siblings. She graduated from Lahainaluna High School in 1954, and enlisted in the U.S. Army shortly thereafter. She was affectionately known as “Aunty” at the 76 Gas Station in Lahaina, where she retired as a clerk. When not ...

Michie Kosaka, 97

Michie Kosaka, 97, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2017 at Hale Makua Kahului. Services honoring Mrs. Kosaka will be held at Lahaina Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m., with service at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Mrs. Kosaka was born on January 15, 1920 to Toraichi and Rai Yagami. She retired from Maui Land & Pineapple Co. as a payroll clerk. Mrs. Kosaka was predeceased by her husband of 38 years, Edwin Mitoku Kosaka; brothers, Donald ...

Constance Marie Mathias, 83

Constance Marie Mathias, 83, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on March 9, 2017, in the care of Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on September 21, 1933 in Wailuku, Maui. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Norman’s Mortuary at 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; service at 5:00 p.m.; burial at Maui Veteran’s Cemetery on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Constance was a Supervisor in the retail industry. She is predeceased by her father, Manuel Correa, mother, Marie Correa, and son, Ernest Mathias Jr. Constance is survived by her husband Ernest Mathias Sr.; son ...