Akiko Murakami Shima, 83, of Kaunakakai, HI, died on February 10, 2010 in Kailua, HI. She was born in Molokai. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughters, Trudi Kahumoku and Gail Omoto; brother Osamu Murakami; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial services were held on Februray 19, 2010, at Kaunakakai Baptist Church. Visitation was at 9 a.m., and the service followed at 10 a.m.
A 44-year-old man was found on Papohaku Beach last Wednesday morning, Dec. 30. Pending results of an autopsy, cause of death has not been determined.
Rupert Manalili was found in the early morning by two young men who were visiting the island. Molokai Police Detective Eugene Santiago, who is in charge of the investigation, said the men pulled him out of the water and called the authorities. When the first responders arrived, he was declared dead.
Det. Santiago said they don’t know much about Manalili, who was of Filipino descent, but said he had recently moved to Molokai by himself and was looking for work. He had previously lived in several different locations on the mainland. His next of kin has been notified.
The death is still under investigation.
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