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Mary T. Gonzales, 96

Mary T. Gonzales, 96 of Pukalani, passed away at her home on January 8, 2017. She was born on April 16, 1920 in Little Rock, New Mexico. Private services were held at St. Joseph Church in Makawao. Mary was a candle maker. She retired from Knorr Beeswax Candle Shop in Del Mar California where she worked for 40 years. She is survived by her daughter, Antoinette (Robert) Vargas; 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 25 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter, Maria Eloise Badillo. Her family wishes to express their gratitude for the support and care ...

Natanael Unite Guerrero, 60

February 6, 1956 – January 8, 2017 Natanael Unite Guerrero, 60, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on January 8, 2017, at his home He was born on February 6, 1956 in the Philippines. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at Norman’s Mortuary; service begins at 7:30 p.m.  Visitation will also be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at Norman’s Mortuary; service will begin at 10:00 a.m.; burial to follow, 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery in Wailuku. Natanel is survived by his brother; Nehemiah ...

Yoshie Higuchi, 98

Yoshie Tsuida Higuchi, 98, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Services honoring Mrs. Higuchi were held privately. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Yoshie was born on September 1, 1918 in Lahaina to Suekichi & Tsuji Tsuida, she was the eldest of six children.  In 1937, Yoshie married her love, Daniel Tatsuo Higuchi and together they raised four daughters.  Mrs. Higuchi retired from the Royal Lahaina Resort as a housekeeper.  After her retirement, she spent her days doting on her grandchildren, maintaining her ...

Elizabeth Ann Ivey, 62

Elizabeth Ann Ivey, 62 of Huelo, Maui passed away on January 12, 2017 at her family home in Kihei, Maui. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the Kenolio Recreation Complex (old Kihei School cafeteria) in Kihei from 4:00pm-7:00pm. She is survived by sons, Thomas Albritton and Shane Albritton; grandson, Thomas Vaethroeder; sister, Jay Ivey-Hinely and brothers, John Ivey and Tom Ivey. Beth was active in various community service organizations on Maui, including Maui Friends of the Library, Hale Makua, and the Cub Scouts.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks ...

John L. Kostrick, 71

John L. Kostrick, 71, passed away January 11, 2017. He was a former resident of Redford Township, Michigan, but has lived in Hawaii for almost 50 years. John was a diver in the Navy and served three tours in Vietnam. He then moved to Hawaii, working in the hotel industry and ended his career with the Maui County Water Department. He is survived by sister, Joanne Kostrick; sister, Judy (Dave) McWhirter; and sister, Jo (Greg) Ockerman. Private family services will be held. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Visitacion Piano Laureta, 89

Visitacion P. Laureta, 89, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2017, at the Hospice Maui Hale with her loving family by her side. Services honoring Visitacion will take place on Friday, January 27, 2017 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with visitation at 9:00am, and mass at 11:00am. Ms. Laureta will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park (Garden Of Meditation) at 12:30pm. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Ms. Laureta was born to Cayetano and Julia Piano in Orabantay Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Visitacion had a passion for helping others, spending ...