Gladys Yuriko Itamura, 96, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024 at Roselani Place. She was born on March 18, 1927 in Puunene to Seiso and Nabe Yamashiro. Gladys was predeceased by her husband, James “Barney” Itamura. She is survived by her son, Dickie; grandchildren, Kelsi, Kristi, ...

Rodney Kim, 80, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on February 5, 2024, surrounded by friends, under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born on June 12, 1943, in Honolulu. Visitation will be held from 9-11am on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Ballard Family Mortuary; services will begin at 11am; burial ...

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, 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 ...

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, 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 ...