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Willie Goo, 97

Willie Goo, 97, of Waihee, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 21, 2018 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on May 12, 1920 in Olowalu, Maui. Willie retired from the County of Maui. He was a proud member of the decorated 100th Infantry Battalion. In his spare time he enjoyed golfing as well as attending and watching sporting events. Family was important to Willie and he especially looked forward to parties and gatherings with family and friends. A celebration of Willie’s life will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary, on February 23, 2018. Visitation ...

Maria Milika’a Holbron (Makekau), 80

Maria Milika’a Holbron, 80, of Hoolehua, Molokai passed away on December 27, 2017 at Kula Hospital. She was born on October 31, 1937 in Hoolehua, Molokai. Celebration of Life over urn will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday February 24, 2018 at Ka Hale La’a O Ierusalema Hou Church (across from Coconut Grove) in Molokai. She is survived by her daughters, Maraea K. (Joe) Nekaifes, Jo (Herman Olaitiman) Holbron, and Liz Iginoef, sisters, Ruth “Tiny” Domingo; Aunty, Yolanda “Kealoha” Uahinui. 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She is pre deceased by her husband Joseph ...

John Kaluna Kaauwai, 66

John “Big John” Kaluna Kaauwai, passed peacefully in his Wailuku home surrounded by his loved ones on January 31, 2018 at the age of 66. He was born in Lihue, Kauai on December 25, 1951 and retired as a Heavy Equipment operator for HC&S after his time as a Fisherman on the Orion, and former Waimea River Boat Captain. He was preceded in death by Mother, Carmen, Daligdig, Father, Isaiah Kaauwai, Son, Keo Kalaniopuu Kaauwai. He is survived by brothers, Billy Lopes, Dorin Kaauwai, sisters Brenda Viado, Betty-Jean Contrades, sons Kaluna and Keoni Kaauwai, daughter and son-in law ...

Henry Kahiapo Kauhaahaa, 67

Henry Kahiapo Kauhaahaa, 67, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on February 5, 2018 at Maui Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 7, 1950 in Wailuku, Hawaii. Visitation will be held at Normans Mortuary in Wailuku on Sunday, February 25, 2018 from 9am to 11am with services at 11am. He is survived by his sisters, Hannah Puailihau, Kuulei (Jr.) Freitas; brother in law, James Tsuha, as well as loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Henry is predeceased by his parents, Moses and Hannah Kauhaahaa Sr.; brothers, Moses (Liliu) Kauhaahaa Jr., Samuel (Shirley) Kauhaahaa; sisters, Lucy (Raymond) ...

Oliver M. Kealoha, 61

A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 25, from 10 am to noon, at the Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului for Oliver Michael Kealoha, formerly of Waimanalo, Oahu, who died on January 14, 2018, at the age of 61. A resident of Kihei, Maui. He was dedicated first and foremost to his family. He accumulated many achievements and accomplishments throughout his employments most recently by Meadow Gold (20+years). His other passion was car racing, tinkering with cars, and most importantly spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by sons, Kevin, Jonathan and Joshua ...

Robert Matthews, 67

Robert Matthews, 67, of Kihei, passed away on February 11, 2018 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Washington D.C. on April 24, 1950. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Ballard Family Mortuary, Kahului, service will begin at 11 a.m. Burial will be at 3 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park in Haiku. Robert was the owner/operator of A-1 Bail Bonds. He is survived by his wife, Mercy B. Matthews; son, Ben K. Matthews; brother, Dr. Steven Come; sister-in-law, Ann Come; nieces, Carolyn, Julie, and Kathleen; and former ...