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Segundino Simon Castillo Sr., 93

Segundino S. Castillo Sr., 93, of Lahaina, passed away on November 29, 2016 with his loving family by his side. Services honoring Mr. Castillo will be held at Maria Lanakila Church on Thursday, December 22, 2016.  Visitation will begin at 8:30am with mass beginning at 10:00am. Mr. Castillo will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park at 2:00pm. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Segundino was born in Laog City, Phils. to Norberto & Seferina Castillo on October 9, 1923.  In 1949, he married his love, Apolonia and together they raised four wonderful ...

Inocencia Cruz, 93

Inocencia Cruz, 93, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on December 12, 2016, under the care of Islands Hospice.  She was born on December 28, 1922, in Kekaha, Kauai. Services will be held in Honolulu.  For information, please contact Estrelita Kamaka or Kuuipo Galarita. Inocencia was predeceased by her husband, Andrew Cruz.  She is survived by her son, Lester Cruz; daughters, Winifer Colon, Estrelita Kamaka; sons-in-law, Bernard Palea, Clement Kamaka; 37 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; and 11 great-great grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Jiro Koja, 93

Jiro Koja, 93, of Kahului, passed away on December 14, 2016 at Islands Hospice in Kahului. He was born on January 9, 1923 in Paia, Maui. Visitation will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission, service at 5 p.m. Jiro was an independent taxi driver. He is survived by his son, Randall (Aselda) Koja; and two grandchildren, Liane and Justin Koja. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Yoshino “Ruth” Kobayashi Magarifuji, 93

Yoshino K. Magarifuji, 93, of Paia, passed away peacefully at Hale Makua Kahului on December 7, 2016.  Services honoring Mrs. Magarifuji were held privately at her request. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Yoshino was born in Keahua on November 22, 1923 to Chuichi & Kiyome Kobayashi.  She was a retail clerk at various local businesses on Maui throughout her life.  Yoshino enjoyed working in her garden, cooking, and going to Las Vegas with her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Itsuo Magarifuji; and son-in-law, Clyde Tanaka.  She is survived by her son, ...

Hatsue Tengan, 92

Hatsue Tengan, 92, of Haliimaile, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2016, with loving family by her side.  Private services were held by the family. In lieu of koden or monetary gifts, a donation can be made to Hale Makua – Kahului. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements Hatsue was born on January 14, 1924 to Motoichi & Maki Komoda, in Honolulu, HI. Hatsue worked and retired from Maui Land & Pineapple Company as a laborer.  During her retirement, she enjoyed volunteering, and received an award for senior volunteer of the year. She  was grateful for the ...

Thelma Garcia Van Hoosier, 61

Thelma Garcia Van Hoosier, 61, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2016 in Kahului, surrounded by her loving family.  Services honoring Mrs. Van Hoosier will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Nakamura Mortuary, 1218 Lower Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96763, (808) 495-4308, with Pastor Kawika Kiesling of Kumulani Chapel officiating. Visitation will begin at 4:00pm, with services beginning at 5:00pm. Born May 5, 1955, in Manila, Philippines, to Isagani Cubarrubias Garcia and Raquel Asuncion Garcia, she attended university at the Mapua Institute of Technology ...