Kathleen E. Raikes, 53

January 22, 2017

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kathy Raikes, age 53, after a courageous battle with depression. Kathy grew up in Kelowna, BC with her 3 sisters and brother. Her life changed direction when she married Harry and moved to Maui the very next month where they have lived for the last 29 years and raised 3 wonderful children, Andrew, Daniel, and Emily. Kathy worked for over 22 years in the family condominium rental business in Owner Relations and developed close friendships with many owners. She genuinely cared about her clients and their Maui homes. Her cheerful energy is ...

Lynn A. Toyama, 90

January 22, 2017

Lynn Asayo Toyama, 90, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2016, with her loving family by her side. Services honoring Mrs. Toyama were held privately at her request. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Lynn was born on December 18, 1926 in Honolulu, to Sakutaro & Sawayo Masuda. She retired from Hale Makua Kahului as a clerk. Mrs. Toyama was predeceased by her husband, Suyetomo “Bull” Toyama, and her grandson, Aarron Gonzales.  Lynn is survived by daughters, Joni Gonzales & Phyllis (Lee) White; 8 grandchildren, Vanda, Marcus & Candice ...

Vicente Tamayo Pillejera, 63

January 20, 2017

Vicente Tamayo Pillejera, 63, of Lana‘i, Maui, passed away on January 17, 2017, at his home. He was born on October 19, 1953 in Masbate, Philippines. A Rosary will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017 at the ILWU Hall in Lana‘i City at 6:30 p.m., followed by a wake service; Funeral service on Saturday, January 21, 2017; Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary; burial to follow at Lana‘i Cemetery. Vicente was a Landscaper for Pulama. He is survived by his wife Zenaida Sumaya Pillejera; sons Mark Pillejera, Geo Pillejera; daughters Vicky (Gabe) Padayao, Nikki ...

Yoshimi George Hata, 94

January 15, 2017

Yoshimi George Hata, 94, of Haiku, passed away on December 28, 2016 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Services honoring Mr. Hata were held privately at his request. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Yoshimi was born on January 12, 1922 in Hilo, Hawaii to Yoichi & Naeko Hirata.  He was the 9th of 10 children born to the young couple.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army, graduated from Wooster College in Ohio and went on to earn his Master’s degree in Education from New York University.  In 1960, Yoshimi married his love, Sanae Minowa and ...

Thomas T. Nomura, 73

January 15, 2017

Thomas Tsuneo Nomura, 73, of Waikapu, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 4, 2017.  Family services were held. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Thomas was born on January 23, 1943 in Puunene to Tanio & Sumi Nomura.  After graduating from Baldwin High School, Thomas went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  He served as an insurance sales representative for Mutual Underwriters for a number of years.  When he wasn’t working, Thomas enjoyed traveling to Japan a few times a ...

Gilbert Quitoriano, 77

January 15, 2017

Gilbert Quitoriano, 77 of Lahaina, Maui passed away January 7, 2017.  He was born December 26, 1939 in Pahala, Hawaii. A Memorial Service will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului on Friday, January 20, 2017.  Visitation will be from 6:00pm-9:00pm with a Service at 7:00pm.  Scattering of ashes will take place at Puamana (Shark Pit), Lahaina on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 10:00am. Gilbert is survived by his wife, Ruth S. Quitoriano; daughters, Stacie (Jeff) Morikawa, Iris (Nori) Tihada; sister, Shirlene (Leroy) Rayoan; grandchildren, Jarrin Morikawa, Taylor Morikawa, ...