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Obituaries

Reynaldo Obrero Ridao

Reynaldo Obrero Ridao of Wailuku, Maui passed away on February 27, 2024 with his family at his side. He was born on February 21, 1944 in the Philippines. Rey is survived by his daughter, Maile (Jon) Viela, daughter in law, Carly Werner and predeceased by his son, Jess Ridao; 4 grandchildren, ...

Esela Kauvaka Vaea

Esela Kauvaka Vaea, 27, of Lahaina, passed away on February 15, 2024. He was born on January 9, 1997 in Wailuku. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Ballard Family Mortuary, Kahului; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park - Maui View. Esela is ...

Mary Joan Reppun

On February 16, Mary Joan Reppun, our beloved Tutu, passed away at the age of 78. An amazing educator, Mary taught fifth grade in the Lutheran school system for more than 45 years on Oahu and Maui. She was well-known for her creative mind, her spirituality, and her dedication to lifting the ...

Toshie Kohatsu Nako

Toshie Kohatsu Nako, 91 died on February 8, 2024 at Hale Makua Kahului, under Hospice Maui care. She was born March 11, 1932 in Paia, Maui to Tara & Kamado Kohatsu. Toshie was the last of 10 brothers and sisters. Toshie grew up in Kaheka camp in Paia. She shared many fond memories of ...

James Kalua

James Kalua, 60, of Wailuku, died January 1, 2024 in Maui Memorial Medical Hospital. Funeral service will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Saturday, March 9, 2024 beginning at 10 am, ending at 1pm. He was born in Honolulu on October 10, 1963. He was the first born son of Francine Cockett and ...

Shane Patrick O’Farrell

Shane Patrick O'Farrell passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the age of 59 years old. He was born on February 3, 1965 in San Francisco, CA. He was a bartender at the Grand Wailea Hotel and Avid Cessna Pilot. He is preceded in death by his Father Patrick O'Farrell, and Brother Guy ...