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Terhericia Tabisula, 85

Terhericia Tabisula, 85, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on January 29, 2017, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on January 9, 1932, in Puunene, Maui. Services were held on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Christ the King Catholic Church; burial followed mass, 12:30 p.m., at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery in Wailuku. Terhericia was a retired Manager at Wailuku Sugar Credit Union. She was predeceased by her husband, Mariano Tabisula and parents, Macario and Luisa Saladino. She is survived by her sons, Joseph Tabisula, Daniel Tabisula, Durwin (Michelle) Tabisula; daughters, ...

Kenneth Jitsuei Takamiya, 100

Kenneth Jitsuei Takamiya, 100, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2017, under the care of Hospice Maui, with his loving family by his side. Services honoring Mr. Takamiya will be held privately at a later date. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Mr. Takamiya was born to Jissho and Makato Takamiya in Waihee, Maui. He was the proprietor of Takamiya Market from 1947-1972. Kenneth was simple, social, loving, and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Kenneth leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife ...

Kimiko “Betty” Yamashiro, 92

Kimiko “Betty” Yamashiro, 92, a resident of Roselani Place, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2017, at the Islands Hospice Home with loving family by her side. Services honoring Mrs. Yamashiro were held privately. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Mrs Yamashiro was born to Enkichi and Yoshi Jinnohara in Maui, Hawaii. Kimiko loved arts and crafts, hula, Japanese dancing, singing, staying active within the church, socializing, but most importantly, spending time with her family. Kimiko leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Masanobu Yamashiro; son, Michael ...

Kellen Kaipo Kapaku, 31

Kellen Kaipo Kapaku, 31, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on February 2, 2017. He was born on July 15, 1985, in Wailuku. He will always be remembered by his big heart, big smile and his witty brain. A celebration of Kellen’s life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 12, 2017, at the Hali’imaile Scouthall Park. Kellen is survived by his parents, Ron and Tanya Kapaku; brother, Ron (Kyla) Kapaku Jr.; sister, Kami (Jose) Kapaku; grandmother, Juliette English; nieces & nephews, Kamakana, Kaiya, Kailea, Kaimanu, Kainalu, Kaimalie; and numerous aunties, uncles and ...

Cresenciana Moises Cabo, 77

Cresenciana Moises Cabo, 77, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on February 2, 2017, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on May 8, 1939 in the Philippines. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Koinonia Pentecostal Church; service begins at 7:00 p.m.  Visitation will also be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m on Thursday, February 9, 2017, at Norman’s Mortuary; service will begin at 10:00 a.m.; burial to follow, 12:30 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park Cemetery in Haiku. Cresenciana retired from Maui Hilton Hotel. She was ...

Dorothy Ann Medeiros, 87

Dorothy Ann Medeiros, 87, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on February 2, 2017, at Kula Hospital. She was born on May 26, 1929, in Kohala, Hawaii. A graveside service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at the Maui Veteran’s Cemetery in Makawao. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, James “Jimmy” Stephen Medeiros. She is survived by her son, Rusty (Cookie) Medeiros; daughter, Paulette Breeden; brother, Henry Martin; grandchildren, Edric Breeden, Sheldon (Emily) Ah Sing, Michele Savidge; and great grandchildren, Megan Ah Sing, and Eleanor “Eli” Ah ...