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Alvin Masao Kobayashi, 61

Alvin Masao Kobayashi, 61, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2017, with his family by his side. Services honoring Mr. Kobayashi were held privately. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Mr. Kobayashi was born on July 30, 1955 in Lahaina, Hawaii, to Keichi and Harue Kobayashi. Alvin was a produce clerk. Alvin leaves to cherish his memory, brothers, Lester Kobayashi, Lance Kobayashi, and David Kobayashi. Online condolences may be offered at www.nakamuramortuary.com

Willis Eddington Leach

Husband of Margaret A. Leach (Deceased), passed away on Friday, February 3rd at 1:30 a.m. He is survived by his five children, eleven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and four stepsons. Willis was a Veteran of WW2, with two bronze stars, and a ribbon for the Liberation of the Philippines. He was a gentle, kind and quiet man that will be sorely missed for his quiet wisdom, and gentle humor. Willis was a Design Engineer, built and designed many homes for he and his wife Margaret. He always liked to keep his hands and his mind busy. Being a seasoned sailor, Willis loved ...

Bruce Ryan Lee, 67

Bruce Ryan Lee, 67 of Pukalani, Maui passed away on February 15, 2017 under the care of his loving family and Islands Hospice. He was born on September 8, 1949 in Puunene, Maui. Bruce was the owner of Newcomer-Lee Land Surveyors, Inc. Visitations will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Ballard Family Mortuary Kahului from 5:00pm to 9:00pm; with service to begin at 6:30pm; cremation and private burial to follow. Bruce is survived by his wife, Joanne Lee; son, Murray Lee; daughter, Lyndelle (Shan) Tsutsui; brothers, Solomon (Jeanette) Lee Jr., Curtis (Ella) Lee; sister, ...

Roy Naopuu, 73

Roy Naopuu, 73, of Kula, passed away on February 7, 2017 at Kula Hospital. He was born on June 20, 1943 in Haiku, Maui. A celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 5, 2017, at Maliko Bay, scattering of his ashes at sea will follow. Family requests loose flowers and ti-leaf leis only. Roy was a truck driver and worked for a construction company. He is survived by brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews, and his Kula family of 30 years. Roy was predeceased by his parents, David Noa Naopuu and Julia Pahuwai. Condolences may be sent to: ...

Denice R. Pakele, 44

Denice R. Pakele, 44 of Haiku, Maui passed away on February 17, 2017 at her residences under the care of her loving family and Maui Hospice. She was born on February 20, 1972 in Honolulu. Visitations will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Ballard Family Mortuary Kahului from 5:00pm to 6:00pm; with service to begin at 6:00pm. Denice is survived by her children, Alan Mata Jr., Kupono Pakele, Keanu Pakele, Tiana-lynne Mata; brother, Charles (Jessica) Aina; sisters, Nicole Feliciano and Amber Werner; 4 grandchildren, Nainoa Mata, Alealani Mata, Lawaia Mata, and Mystik Mata.

Aiyana Megumi Macadangdang-Tanaka, Infant

Aiyana Megumi Macadangdang-Tanaka was born sleeping peacefully on February 19, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Visitation will be held at Norman’s Mortuary in Wailuku on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 9:00am-12noon with prayer service at 11:30am. Burial will follow at 12:30 pm at Maui Memorial Park in Wailuku. Aiyana is survived by her parents, Aprilyn Macadangdang and Shaun Tanaka; brother, Al Jaylord Macadangdang; sister, Brittney Tanaka; grandparents, Susan Ikehara and Travis Suzuki, Glen Tanaka, Arcelie Macadangdang and Cassius Guillermo; great grandparents, June ...