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Charles Henry Kosi Jr., 48

Charles Henry Kosi Jr., 48 of Kahului, Maui passed away on February 18, 2017 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital. He was born on November 19, 1968 in Honolulu. Visitations will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Ballard Family Mortuary Kahului from 5:00pm to 9:00pm; with service to begin at 6:30pm; second day service will continue on Sunday, March 19, 2017 from 9:00am to 11:00am; cremation to follow. Charles is survived by father, C. Kosi (Victoria) Jennings; mother, Wanda Kosi Ishimine; children, Maya Bayle, Cherish Kosi, Charli Kosi, Angela Kosi, Chaz Kosi, Chassen Kosi and Angel ...

Masako Miyashiro, 86

Masako Miyashiro, 86, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2017, under the care of Hospice Maui, with her loving husband by her side. Services honoring Mrs. Miyashiro were held privately. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Mrs. Miyashiro was born on April 18, 1930, in Wailuku, Hawaii, to Chikanoichi and Takayo Yoda. Masako was a homemaker, who enjoyed taking care of her family. She loved to sew, crochet, garden, talk story with the neighbors, but most importantly, spend time with her family. Masako leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 63 ...

Caroline F. Santiago, 87

Caroline F. Santiago, 87, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2017, under the care of Hospice Maui and Roselani Place. Graveside Services honoring Mrs. Santiago were held privately. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Mrs. Santiago was born on May 5, 1929, in Kuau, Maui, Hawaii, to John & Carrie Rodrigues. Caroline liked to sew, and at times, worked as an upholsterer for auto body shops. She loved making clothes. She worked as a dressmaker out of her home for years, always having numerous sewing machines setup in her sewing room at home at any given time. ...

Shirley Amadeo Santos, 82

Shirley Amadeo Santos, 82, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2017, with her loving family by her side. Services honoring Mrs. Santos will take place at Nakamura Mortuary on March 14, 2017. Visitation at 9:00am, and service at 10:30am. Mrs. Santos will be laid to eternal rest at Makawao Veterans Cemetery at 1:00pm. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Mrs. Santos was born on November 4, 1934, in Paia, Maui, Hawaii, to Albert & Mabel Amadeo. Shirley worked in medical billing. She loved to sew, sing, and take care of her family. Shirley was pre deceased ...

Lorna Pajente Badillo, 47

Lorna Pajente Badillo, 47 of Lanai City, passed away on February 20, 2017 at the Lana‘i Community Hospital. She was born on October 29, 1969 in Arado Uson, Masbate Philippines. Visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m. for prayers on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at I.L.W.U., Hall in Lanai City. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Lanai Sacred Hearts Church; burial to follow at Lanai Cemetery. Lorna is survived by her father Marcos Rupa Badillo and mother Lucila Pajente; Sister Shirley (Michael) Aguinaldo; brother Noel (Mailene) Badillo; grandpa Elmo ...

Edmond “Greg” Frederick Leialoha Awai, 75

Edmond “Greg” Frederick Leialoha Awai, 75, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully at his home on February 20, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Services honoring Mr. Awai will be held privately at a later date. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Greg was born on June 23, 1941 in Paia, HI, to Daniel and Anna Awai. He was a welder for HC&S, and worked very hard to provide for his family. He enjoyed fishing, tending to his orchids, hunting, collecting, creating, but most importantly, spending time with family. He was the last survivor of the Maliko Awai’s in his ...