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Sterling Kema Kaleialoha

Sterling Kema Kaleialoha, 43, of Haiku, was born on February 20, 1979 and passed away on December 3, 2022. A one year celebration will be held at Haiku Community Center, Sunday, December 17, 2023, service 12 noon with lunch to follow. Sterling is survived by his sister, Kainani Kaleialoha, and nephews, Kauanoe Kaleialoha-Sribura, & Haili Kaleialoha-Sribura; and niece, Halia Kaleialoha-Quitevis. Online condolences may be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Neil S. Nishida

Surrounded by family and friends, Neil transitioned on November 5, 2023 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on January 11, 1954 in Hilo, Hawaii. He is survived by his wife, Gerri, his siblings, Karen, Craig (Diane), Beverly (Jeffrey), his in-laws, nephews, nieces and a host of ...

Edward A. Glassel

Edward Glassel passed away on November 30th at the age of 87. Born and raised in New York City, he attended William Howard Taft High School in the Bronx followed by 2 years at New York University while also serving in the New York National Guard. He moved to Manhattan where he met his wife, Hilary, and together they relocated to northern Nevada, residing in the Reno/Tahoe area for 30 years. In 2006 they moved to Maui – and never left! Ed always had an entrepreneurial spirit and owned various businesses in Nevada and in Hawaii including an alternative health magazine, Ohohio, ...

Ida Ka’onohi Kaiwi Oliveira

Ida Ka’onohi Kaiwi Oliveira, 90, of Hana, passed away on November 26, 2023 at her home. She was born on January 28, 1933 in Hana. She worked for Hotel Hana Maui in the Food & Beverage Department before her retirement. Ida is survived by her son, Sherwood “Kalaheo” (Tracy) Oliveira; daughter, Sylvia Ann Haleakala-deceased; sisters, Sophie Kaiwi Castro, Charlotte Oliveira; brothers, Joseph Kinolau Kaiwi-deceased, Adam “Jack” Keaka Kaiwi; grandchildren, Valentine “Maka Boy” (Nesha) Haleakala, Joseph Kaiwi (Erica) Haleakala, Sandie Haleakala, Bryce Oliveira, Ciara (Bronson) ...

Terrie Safranca

Terrie L. Safranca of Kula, Maui passed away on November 5, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 9, 1959. She is survived by her parents, Lt. General (US army retired), Charles B Eichelberger and Jacqueline W Eichelberger; husband, Corpuz V. Safranca; children, Jacqueline Safranca and Christopher Safranca; grandchildren, Kainalu Safranca, Hokulani Safranca, Anuheaonalani Safranca, Keala Cuascut-Safranca, Kalena Cuascut-Safranca, Kaya Safranca and Hector and Yailiz Delgado. Online condolences may be made at: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Joanne Lou Miller

Joanne Lou Miller, 74 of Laramie, Wyoming passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in her home in Makawao, Hawai’i. She was born and raised in Wyoming and resided on the island of Maui for the past 20 years. She passed away after battle with Lewy Body Dementia for the past three years. ...