Gertrude Hamako Aguirre born on November 16, 1935 to Alfred Souza & Chieno Nogami.
Gertrude Hamako Aguirre, 90, of Haiku passed away peacefully at her home.
Also know as Gerti, was raised in Hamakuapoko. She worked at various jobs and retired at the age of 70 from Longs Drigs Store, Kahului.
She loved cooking, and creating new recipes. Her passion was making jelly & jam's out of any fruit that she would gather from friends, not to mention her famous prune mui and Banana bread. She also loved to make Pasteles, spending hours sitting peeling bunches of green bananas.
She is survived by her children: Ricky (Berna) Aguirre, Suzy Aguirre, Gary (Donna) Aguirre, Lori Aguirre; 7 Grandchildren, 20 Great children, & 1 Great-Great Grandson; Sisters: Bernadetter Frias & Peggy Souza.
She is predeceased by: Husband - Joseph Aguirre; Grandsons; Kristopher, Jonathan, & Ka'imipono Aguirre; Siblings; Rudolph & Kenneth Souza, and Ora Lathum.
Services will be held at Ballards on Friday, October 16, 2026. 8:30-9:30am Family. 9:30-10:30am Public Visitation. 10:30-11:30am Service.
"Life is a gift never overlook it. Embrace the postive, release the negative, and Greet each day with gratitude."
