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Valentine “Val Boy” Redo

Valentine Redo, also known as "VAL BOY", 50 years old of Keanae, Maui passed away peacefully on January 6, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center.  He was born on May 29, 1966 in Hana, Maui, Hawaii. A Memorial Service will be held at the Keanae peninsula ball park on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 11:00am. He is survived by his mother, Janet Hueu Redo of Keanae, Maui; sons, Akahi Eleu Makakilo Redo and Alohi Hoano Ola L.V. Redo; sisters, Shana Lee Kaikala (Todd) of Kula, Maui, LinLoy Redo Domingo (Melvyn) of Dallas, Texas, Meiling Hoopai (Rocky) of Hana, Maui; hanai sister Terry Kimokeo ...

Remigia Ulnagan Macadangdang, 87

Remigia Ulnagan Macadangdang, 87, of Pukalani, Maui, went home to Our Heavenly Father peacefully and gracefully on January 5, 2017 at Hale Makua Kahului, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 24, 1929, in San Mateo, Isabela, Philippines to Cecilio and Timotea Ulnagan. In 1953, she married Pedro Macadangdang, moved to Maui to join him in 1954, and together raised 3 daughters. In loving memory, visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Norman’s Mortuary. Visitation will also be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January ...

Lorraine Y. Nishijo, 90

Lorraine Yukiko Nishijo, 90, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Services honoring Mrs. Nishijo will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Visitation will begin 10am, with services beginning at 11am. Mrs. Nishijo will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park at 2pm. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Lorraine was born on March 18, 1926 in Hana, Maui to Koichi & Kisa Okano. She was the third of six children. After graduating from Hana high school, ...

Emelia de Aquino, 103

Emelia De Aquino, 103, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on December 19, 2016, at Hale Makua Kahului.  She was born on May 26, 1913, in Olowalu, Maui. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at St. Ann’s Church, 40 Kuhinia St, Waihee; mass will begin at 11:00 a.m.; burial will follow, 2:00 p.m., at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery. Emelia was predeceased by her husband, Pedro de Aquino and son, Andre de Aquino.  She is survived by her sons, Frederick de Aquino, Leonard (Carla) de Aquino; daughters, Louisa (George) Pacubas, Candida ...

Namiko Fujimoto, 95

Namiko Fujimoto, 95, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2016 at Hale Makua Kahului. Services honoring Ms. Fujimoto were held privately at her request. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Namiko was born on April 23, 1921 to Kichizuke & Kame Fujimoto.  She was a salesperson at various local retailers throughout her career.  Ms. Fujimoto is survived by her niece Val (Kali) Casco and numerous nieces and nephews. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

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) ...