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Charlotte Boteilho Asato, 76

Charlotte Boteilho Asato, 76 of Kahului passed away February 5, 2017. She was born in Wailuku June 17, 1940 to Manuel and Rose Boteilho. Charlotte is survived by her son, Bobby (Ernette) Asato; grandchildren, Courtney, Blaine, Jared and Kalea Asato. She is predeceased by her son, Glenn Asato. Charlotte graduated from St Anthony High School, was a board member at MEO, secretary for the Maui Sub-Chapter of the Hawaii UPW Retiree Chapter 646 and retired from the Department of Education. She enjoyed her orchids, hula, puzzles and going holo holo. Private services were held.

Joseph Anthony Frye Sr., 79

Joseph Anthony Frye Sr., 79, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on February 7, 2017, at Kahuku Hospital in Kahuku, Oahu, Hawaii. He was born on July 27, 1937, in Camden, New Jersey. Joseph retired as the Fuel Truck Operator for Hawaiian Airlines Kahului, Maui Airport. He was a devoted member of the Maui Lion’s Club and an Army Veteran. He is survived by his sons, Anthony Sr. (Lori) Buchanan of Molokai, Joseph Jr. (Rozlyn) Frye of Kahului, Maui; daughter, Deana (Willy) Gresham of Irving, Texas; sisters, Diane of Florida and Patricia of Colorado; and many beloved Grandchildren, Great ...

Elaine Louella Gildersleeve, 86

Elaine Gildersleeve was born, the sixth of eight children, to George and Barbara Leno in North Dakota on July, 16, 1930. She passed away peacefully in her Kula, Maui, home on February 13, 2017. She married Murray Gildersleeve December 29, 1947, and they had five children, cared for two foster children, and dozens more called her ‘mom.’ A loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, auntie and friend, Elaine loved everyone with the tender, compassionate heart of a Christian and prayed for each one daily. A true “sourdough,” Elaine loved her life in ...

Sandra Sachie Goshi, 71

Sandra Sachie Goshi, 71, of Kahului, passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Services honoring Mrs. Goshi will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Kahului Union Church, starting at 3:00pm. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Sandra was born on December 28, 1945 in Honolulu, HI to Melvin & Helen Saito. Sandra worked hard and diligently as a food server for the state. She was a proud mother, and loved spending time with family. Mrs. Goshi leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Mr. Harold Goshi; ...

Jerika M. Kahaikupuna, 35

Jerika M. Kahaikupuna, 35 of Lahaina, passed away on January 12, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on March 28, 1981 in Wailuku. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Ballard Family Mortuary, service will begin at 7 p.m., and cremation will follow. Jerika worked as a cashier. She is survived by her brothers, Jerry (Hulali) Kahaikupuna Jr., and Daniel Kahaikupuna, hanai sister, Noelani Keawe Aiko, and all her cousins, nephews and nieces whom she loved so dearly. To all her beautiful family and friends, Mahalo for your ...

Dorothy Katsuko Nishimura, 80

Dorothy Katsuko Nishimura, 80 of Wailuku, passed away February 7, 2017 at home. Dorothy was born February 27, 1936 in Pu’unene to Katsuji and Hatsue Tomita. She worked at Farmers Exchange, Ooka SuperMarket and Shirokiya. Dorothy enjoyed playing cards with friends and going to Las Vegas. She is survived by her husband, Adam Nishimura; sons, Brian (Mary ann), Clinton, Errol (Janice); grandsons, Jervin and Jarrett; brothers, Kazuhiko, Mitsuo, Allan and Jason Tomita; sister, Gladys Michi (Carl) Tronbak. She is predeceased by her parents and brother, Gordon. Services will be ...