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Sugiko Gushiken, 95

Sugiko Gushiken, 95, of Wailuku, died September 12, 2016 at Hale Makua Kahului.Mrs. Gushiken was born in Wailuku, in the village of Waikapu, on November 13, 1920. She retired as a Glove Room Clerk for Maui Pineapple Cannery and had been a member of Iao Congregational Church (UCC) since 1954. She was also an avid golfer following her retirement and was always busy caring for her grandchildren or doing her arts and crafts prior to the progression of Alzheimer's.Sugiko was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Jack Kojin Gushiken. She is survived by two sons, Mark (Lei) Gushiken of ...

Sakae “Pete” Inouye, 97

Sakae "Pete" Inouye, 97, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2016 at Hale Makua-Kahului, surrounded by his loving family.Services were held privately at his request. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements.Sakae was born on March 10, 1919 in Waikapu.He leaves behind to cherish his memory, daughters, Dale (Roy) Nakamura and Keri Inouye; and 2 grandchildren.Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Mr. Philip Paul Muscarella, 46

Mr. Philip Paul Muscarella, 46, of Honolulu, died on September 13, 2016 at Queen's Medical Center. Formerly of Maui.He was born in Erie County, Pennsylvania, and was a Histo Technician for Dr. John Boyer.He is survived by: wife, Jerri M. Muscarella, mother, Janice Y. Muscarella, brother, Lewis Muscarella (Natalie) and James Muscarella (Krissy), sister, Debbie Muscarella-LamServices will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016 beginning at 6:30 PM at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Visitation at 5:30 PM. Casual Attire.

“Tom” Kenzo Sakoda, 92

"Tom" Kenzo Sakoda, 92, of Kihei, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2016 at his home, under the care of Hospice Maui.Nakamura Mortuary assisted with a private pre-cremation service given by Reverend Richard Tennes of Kahului Hongwanji Mission."Tom" Kenzo was born on June 20, 1924 in Huntington Park, California to Wakaichi & Umeyo (Umeda) Sakoda.A memorial service honoring Mr. "Tom" Kenzo Sakoda will be held at the Kahului Hongwanji Mission, 291 South Puunene Avenue on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 11:00AM.He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years "Helen" Harumi (Seki) ...

Dorothea Y. Sakugawa, 93

Dorothea Y. Sakugawa, 93 of Kahului passed away on September 9, 2016 at Hale Makua. She was born in Makawao on November 10, 1922.Mrs. Sakugawa is predeceased by her husband, Thomas Choyei Sakugawa; son, Stanley Sakugawa; daughter, Joyce Hosoda. She is survived by son, Paul (Helen) Sakugawa; daughter, Helaine (Edward) Sato; grandchildren, Candace Baisa, Ryan Sakugawa, Brandon Sato, Susan Clements, Marci Sato; great-grandchildren, Kecia Sakugawa, Chaz Fernandez, Luke Sakugawa, and Lexi Sakugawa.Private Services were held.Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Elaine Leolani Kahoohanohano-Schultz, 77

Elaine passed away peacefully from this life on September 16, 2016 after a gradual decline in health. Elaine was born on April 23, 1939 in Wailuku.A Memorial Service will be held at Living Way Church Maui in Wailuku (formerly T.K. Supermarket) on Saturday, September 24, 2016 beginning at 9:30am with service at 10:30am. The family requests casual attire and no flowers, please.Elaine is survived by brothers, David (Natalie) Kahoohanohano, Eugene "Chico" Kahoohanohano; sister-in-law, Madeline Kahoohanohano; daughter, Davelyn Leimomi Gordon; son, Robert "Bobby" (Corinne) Schultz; ...