Catherine Louise Kim

Catherine “Cathy” L. Nobriga Kim of Kahului, President and General Manager of Maui Soda & Ice Works Ltd., passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 in Wailuku at Hospice Maui surrounded by her family. She was 63 years old.

Born on October 1, 1956 in Wailuku, she is the only daughter among four brothers of the late David “Buddy” and Barbara L. Nobriga. She was educated at St. Anthony School and the University of Hawai’i Manoa where she received a Bachelor of Business Administration.

Like her family and father before her, Cathy dedicated her life to family, the family business, and community service. As the leader of Maui Soda & Ice Works she upheld the Nobriga Family’s standard of conducting business as well as the business values- integrity, community and service. Cathy served on many community foundations, boards and committees. She was most proud of her service to the St. Anthony School Board, where she served as Board President from 2009 to 2017.

Mahalo to the Pacific Cancer Institute, the doctors and nursing staff at Maui Memorial Hospital, and Hospice Maui.

She is survived by her husband, John D. Kim, three children Michael Francis (Kathryn), Ethan Joseph, and Kaitlin Elizabeth; and Grandson Dominic David Kawika Kim. Her brothers: Michael A. (Kimberly), David D. (Ione), James J. “Jay” (Wendy), and Robert A. Nobriga and numerous nieces, nephews, and godchildren.

Services will be held on Saturday, 14th March. Public viewing 9:00 a.m., eulogies 12:00 p.m., with Mass to follow, at St. Anthony Catholic Church Center, Wailuku. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Cathy asked that in lieu of flowers to donate in her name to the St. Anthony School General Fund. Please mail to St. Anthony School, 1618 L. Main St. Wailuku, 96793 or donate via the website at www.sasmaui.org.