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Paul J. Gotha Jr., 63

Paul Joseph Gotha Jr., 63, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 24, 2016. Services honoring Mr. Gotha will be held at Maui Veterans Cemetery on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 11:00am. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Paul was born on August 28, 1952 in Bronx, New York to Paul and Mary Gotha.  Following his high school graduation, Paul proudly served in the Air Force as an Airman.  Here on Maui, Paul worked as a sous chef at various local restaurants. Paul leaves behind to cherish his memory, sister, Barbara Sedano; brother, David (Mary Jean) ...

Arnold V. Herrick, 82

Arnold V. Herrick of Makawao passed away on December 14, 2016 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. For 49 days he fought to survive after an auto accident. Arnold was born on March 12, 1934 in Olympia, Washington. Visitation will be held from 830-930am on Friday January 13, 2017. At St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1294 Makawao Ave. in Makawao.  The funeral mass begins at 9:30am.  The internment will follow after mass at Maui Veterans’ cemetery on Baldwin Ave. in Makawao at 11am. Luncheon to follow at St. Joseph Church Gymnasium adjacent to the church. Arnold served in the United ...

Kimie Ellen Horiuchi, 91

Kimie Ellen Horiuchi, 91, of Pukalani, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2016 at the Hospice Maui Hale, with her loving family by her side.  Private Services were held with the assistance of Nakamura Mortuary. Kimie was born on May 15, 1925 in Kealia, Kona to Shigematsu & Nanae Omori, she was the third of eight children. She enjoyed watching UH volleyball, Korean Dramas and travelling to Las Vegas to play her favorite Blazing Sevens slots. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Sakai Horiuchi.  She is survived by her sons, Roger (Kumi) & Lester (Karen) ...

Alice S. Ito, 87

Alice Sachiko Ito, 87, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully at Hale Makua Kahului on November 25, 2016. Services honoring Mrs. Ito were held privately at her request. Alice was born on June 7, 1929 in Wailuku, Maui.  She graduated from Lahaina Luna high school.  She married her love, Henry Ito and together they had one child.  They also owned and operated the Henry Ito Orchid Nursery.  After retiring, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Alice was predeceased by her beloved husband, Henry Ito, and brother, Harry ...

Dolores Sablay Larita, 59

Dolores Sablay Larita, 59, of Kihei, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2016 at her residence with loving family by her side. Services honoring Mrs. Larita will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at Nakamura Mortuary, with visitation scheduled to begin at 5:00pm, and service at 6:00pm. Mrs. Larita will be laid to eternal rest at a later date. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements Dolores was born on September 15, 1957 to Felix & Catalina Sablay, in Ilocos Sur Sinait, PI. Dolores worked hard as a Sales manager at Maui Divers, and always took care of her staff and ...

Rita Cabral Leval, 87

Rita Cabral Leval, 87 of Wailuku, passed away on December 22, 2016 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on April 17, 1929 in Puunene, Maui. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017, at St. Anthony Church in Wailuku. Mass will begin at 11 a.m. and burial will follow at 1 p.m. at the Maui Veteran’s Cemetery in Makawao. Rita is survived by her sons, Lester, Robert, and Clifford Leval; daughters, Jeanette Leval, Annette (Gary) Perreira, and Lisa Leval; sisters, Helen Cordeiro, and Theresa Nunes; 18 grandchildren, and 13 ...