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, 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 ...
Bernice Ahie Sniffen, of Maui, Hawaii passed away on July 11, 2023 at her residence under the care of her loving family and Hospice Maui. She was born to Young Cho & Pil Soo Kim on May 14, 1935. Bernice was born and raised in Pu’unene Camp, Maui. She worked as a clerk at the State House Court of Maui and CS Wo & Sons in Honolulu. A service over urn will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30a.m. at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului, with service to begin at 9:30 a.m. Bernice is survived by son, Michael Sniffen; 9 grandchildren: Shanelle Souza (Shannon), ...
Leona “Vicky” Victoria Castillo, of Kahului, passed away on June 23, 2023 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on April 12, 1949 in Paia, Maui. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Ballard Family Mortuary, Kahului; service will begin at 7 p.m., and cremation will follow. Leona worked as a secretary for the State of Hawaii, Medquest Division, until she retired. She is survived by her son, Curtis Castillo (Nisha Santana); daughters, Michele (Jon) Pagaduan, and Kristy (Nolan) Au; grandchildren, Sheylynn Santos-Castillo, Shyanne, Shalea ...
Doris Yone Shimabukuro Pung of Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii passed away on May 29, 2023 with family and friends by her side. She is preceded by her parents, Seikichi and Kame Shimabukuro and husband, David Pung. She is survived by sons, Derrick (Janice) Pung and Dorsey Pung; daughter, Debra Lee (Roy) Merritt Neiva; and grandchildren, David Pung, Jodi Pung and Corey Pung. Services will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Kahului Union Church. Visitation: 9am–10am; Service:10am, followed by lunch. Inurnment: 11:00am on Monday, July 24 at Makawao Veterans Cemetery. May her legacy ...
Laureen Sakugawa Chang passed away on July 9th, 2023, in Makena, Maui, Hawaii. She was born on March 26th, 1934 to Ushi and Tsuru Sakugawa in Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii. She is survived by her beloved husband; Edward Y. Chang, Jr. of Makena; her 5 children, Keiki (Clem), Puena (Stan), Lani (Randy), Eddie (Rebecca), and Momi (Dutch); 10 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will take place on July 19th at Keawala’i Congregational Church, Makena, Maui. Visitation at 3:30pm and service at 4 pm. Reception to follow at Kukahiko Hale. Parking is limited, please ...