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Richard “Rico” Myers, 60

Richard “Rico” Myers, 60, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2017 at Hospice Maui Hale. Private family services were held. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Mr. Myers was born on September 10, 1956 in Butler, New Jersey. He was the operations manager of UFO Parasailing Company. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his parents, Robert and Barbara Myers; daughter, Danielle (Timothy) Cheeseman; son, Dakota Myers; granddaughter, Fiona Cheeseman; sister, Kate (Arty) Hanley; brother, Andy (Carol) Myers and his best friend, Greg VanderLaan. Online ...

Narue Nitahara, 88

Narue Nitahara, 88 of Pukalani, passed away at home under the care of Islands Hospice on February 23, 2017, with her loving family by her side. Services honoring Mrs. Nitahara were held privately at her request. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. She was a long-time member of Makawao Hongwanji. She is survived by son, Lloyd (Joney) Nitahara, daughters, Laura Asato, Joanne (Russell) Araujo, & Faith (Larry) Oshiro, 8 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Family request no koden Online condolences may be offered at www.nakamuramortuary.com

Kinue “Jane” Okubo, 92

Kinue “Jane” Okubo, 92, of Kahului passed away peacefully on February 28, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Services honoring Mrs. Okubo will be held at Kahului Hongwanji on Friday, March 17, 2017. Visitation will begin at 4:00pm with services beginning at 5:00pm. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Kinue was born on January 23, 1925 in Kihei to Rikichi & Sadako Shimoma. In 1951, she married her love, Masaru Okubo and together they raised three children. Kinue loved children so much, she began babysitting for family and friends. In her spare time, she ...

Takeshi Sakane, 84

Takeshi Sakane, 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Kahului on February 24, 2017. Services honoring Mr. Sakane will be held on March 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Maui Veterans Cemetery. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Takeshi Sakane was born on July 14, 1932 in Kahului. He was the youngest of six siblings. He married Lilyan Tokunaga and had a daughter. In his spare time, he enjoyed going to Las Vegas, playing ukulele and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandsons. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughter, Debra Alboro; ...

Paul “Sate” Silva, 60

Paul “Sate” Silva, 60, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center, with his loving family by his side. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Friday, March 17 at Nakamura Mortuary; with a service at 6 p.m. Scattering will be held at a later date. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Mr. Silva was born on June 2, 1956 in Puunene, Maui. He was the son of Henry and Agnes Silva. He was a plumber for Haleakala Plumbing. He leaves behind to cherish his memory; his loving wife of 43 years, Susan Silva; daughter, Candice (Mike) ...

Gladys Toshiko Ushijima, 92

Gladys Toshiko Ushijima, 92, of Kahului, passed away peacefully at home under the compassionate care of Hospice Maui on February 24, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Services honoring Mrs. Ushijima will be held at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission on Sunday, March 19, 2017. Visitation will begin at 10:00, with memorial service beginning at 11:00am. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Gladys was born on November 9, 1924 in Paia to Akira & Toyoko Ohigashi. She was the second of five children. After graduating from Maui High School, she married “Poki” Iwamoto ...