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Janice JoAnn DiCenzo, 75

Janice JoAnn DiCenzo, of Makawao, passed away on July 15, 2023 at her home. She was born on February 11, 1948 in Puunene, Maui. She worked as a Scale Operator at Hawaiian Cement, where she later retired. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Ballard Family Mortuary. Service will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed with a luncheon at the funeral home. Burial will be at 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park in Wailuku, in the Garden of Meditation. Janice is survived by her daughters, Jodi (Barry) Versola and Jamie (Brian) DiCenzo-Mimm; four ...

Jeannie Sternberg, 71

Jeannie Sternberg died peacefully in her sleep on June 28, 2023. She was born on February 19, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York. Jeannie grew up in Valley Stream, Long Island, where she graduated from Valley Stream South High School in 1970. Jeannie attended Tufts University, and majored in Art History, graduating with honors in 1974. Along the way, she spent a semester at Smith College and a year as an exchange student at Dartmouth College. There, she was among the first cohort of women while the College transitioned to co-education. At Dartmouth, she met her husband and life partner of ...

Marjorie P. Pascua, 42

Marjorie P. Pascua of Kahului, Maui passed away on July 4, 2023. She was born on August 5, 1980 in Camanga, Badoc, Ilocos a Norte, Philippines to Valentin and Flordeliza Pagal. Marjorie is survived by his beloved husband of 16 years, Richard Pascua. Her children are Princess Erica Pascua, Angeline (Joshua) Ibe, and Jessie Pascua. Her only grandkid is Quinn Reigh Pascua Ibe. Marjorie was the oldest of her siblings and is also survived by her brothers, Rockie (Cris) Pagal, Froilan (Jennie) Pagal, Hancel Pagal; and her only sister, 
Clarissa Pagal. Online condolences may be made ...

Epifanio R. Agmata, 86

Epifanio R. Agmata of Lahaina, HI passed away on July 8, 2023. Epi was born in Dingras, Philippines on February 11, 1937. He is survived by his wife, Pacita Agmata; 3 children, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to join us on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Maria Lanakila Catholic Church in Lahaina. Visitation from 5:30pm to 7:00pm with Mass to follow. Additional service on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Nakamura Mortuary in Wailuku. Visitation and program from 9:30am to 12pm with burial to follow at Maui Memorial Park (Maui View location), ...

Buena G. Balagso, 89

Our beloved Buenaventurada “Buena” Garma Balagso, of Lahaina, peacefully passed away on June 7th, 2023 at the age of 89. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 4th, 2023 at 5:30pm and Saturday, August 5th, 2023 at 9:00am at the Maria Lanakila Catholic Church in Lahaina. Burial will take place at Valley Isle Memorial Park in Haiku at 2:00pm on Saturday, August 5th. Arrangements by Norman’s Mortuary and online condolences can be made at www.normansmortuary.com.

Marina Ballesteros Bugtong, 87

Marina Ballesteros Bugtong, of Makawao, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2023 at Islands Hospice Home. She was born in the Philippines on March 10, 1936. Marina was a retired Drip Irrigation Specialist for Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company. She enjoyed gardening. Marina is survived by her daughter, Prudencia “Prudy” Bugtong; and siblings, Fernando Ballesteros, Candida Pastores, and Josephine (Edward) Espeleta. She was predeceased by her parents, Juan & Maria Ballesteros; daughter, Marivick B. Bugtong; son, Menandro B. Bugtong; and brothers, Benito Ballesteros and ...