Yaeko Nako, 92 | News, Sports, Jobs

Yaeko “Jean” Nako, 92, of Kahului passed away on October 31, 2020 in the comfort of Hospice Maui Hale’s care.

Yaeko was born on May 12, 1928 to Yasunori and Kame Tamashiro in Paia, Maui.

She was a licensed practical nurse at Maui Memorial Hospital and later becoming a full-time mother and wife, impacting many lives. She was generous and caring, always thinking of others first.

Private services were held on November 13th at Maui Memorial Park.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children Joy (Bruce) Smith, Nelson (Michele) Nako, Daniel (Carol) Nako, grandchildren Sarah, Kyla, Angela, Justin and Mia, her sister Nancy Tamashiro and Niece Amy (Rich) Tamashiro-Costa.

The family respectfully requests no Koden or flowers. If desired, friends may make a donation in her memory to Hospice Maui who was a true blessing for our Ohana.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Diane Nagasaka, Dr. Chad Farmer and the nurses and staff at the Hospice Maui Hale and Maui Memorial Medical Center for the compassionate care.

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