Michelle ‘Michie’ Matsuko Perlas
Michelle “Michie” Matsuko Perlas passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, surrounded by family, at the age of 51. Born on Jan. 12, 1971, in Lihu‘e, she grew up in Puhi. She worked for Child Welfare Services as a social worker for 26 years. She helped and served so many clients and children. She enjoyed baking and most of all making Stampin Up cards.
She was preceded in death by parents Damaso and Aurellia “Nina” Perlas.
She is survived by companion Sean Nakamura, sister Alicia Perlas (Tyrus C.) Miyashiro, brother Michael Perlas, nephews Jordan (Mae) Perlas and Tyrus K. Miyashiro, niece Kaytlyn Perlas, grandnephew Micah Perlas, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A celebration of life is Thursday, Dec. 15, at Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary. Visitation is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. followed by services at 10:45 a.m.
Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Hollace ‘Holly’ V. Chung
Hollace “Holly” V. Chung passed away on Nov. 29, 2022 at Wilcox Medical Center at the age 77. She was born on Dec. 9, 1944, in San Diego. She was a file clerk at Wilcox Memorial Hospital.
She was preceded in death by parents Donald and Virginia Daniels.
She is survived by sons J. Michael (Ciarra) Scovel and Mervin (Joanne) Chung, daughters Yvonne (Chris) Kiraly and Yvette (Keoki) Chung, sister Sheri Daniels, 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Ann Kazue Nishikawa
Ann Kazue Nishikawa, 83, of Lihu‘e, passed away at home on Oct. 23, 2022. She was born on Sept. 22, 1939. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by husband Henry Nishikawa, parents Tomezo and Toyo Ueda, brother Kiyoshi Ueda and sister-in-law Emily Ueda.
She is survived by daughters Apryle (Randy) Obatake and Deneen (Rolen) Macadangdang, son Henry (Debbie) Nishikawa Jr., seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and numerous uncles, aunts and nieces.
Private services were held.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with the arrangements.
