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Brian H. Shima, 97

Brian Hideo ‘Hide’ Shima, was born on September 3, 1925, to Mr. Toku and Mrs. Ushi Shimabukuro of Lahaina, Maui. He passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023, at Hale Makua, Kahului. Mr. Shim grew up in Crater Village, high above Lahaina town, where he and his many siblings enjoyed the pleasures and benefits of a small rural community. He enlisted in the US Army where he proudly served his country for 3 years during and after the Korean War. He was a riflery training instructor and also served in the military postal department. While in the Army he was deployed to both Korea ...

Benjamin Ines, 79

Benjamin Ines passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was born on September 7, 1943 in Sinait Ilocos Sur, Philippines to the late Teodoro and Segunda Ines. He worked for various companies such as Maui Surf, Kobe Japanese Steak House, and finally retiring from Kapalua Land & Company, Landscaping Maintenance Department in 2007. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. They were his greatest joy. He is so loved, and will be sorely missed. Services will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023 at 6pm to 9pm at Ballard Family Mortuary. Funeral ...

Arthur James Carreira, 79

Arthur James Carreira passed away on Thursday, June 15th, 2023 surrounded by his loving ‘ohana in Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii. He was born on May 14th, 1944 to Daniel Carreira and Violet Olga Topolinski in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jo-Ann Ahuna Carreira; his children, Jason Carreira, Rachelle (Lorin) Yang, Keli’i (Sara) Moreau, Ashley (Robert) Odell, and Ariel Carreira; his grandchildren, Bryson, Christian, Kalia (Bobadilla) Austin, Jonah, Leimana, Paepono, Mahealani, Donovan, Kaiao, Aukai; and his great-grandchildren, Aria, Amari, and Adelyne. He is ...

Fumie Hanada, 98

Fumie Hanada of Kahului, Maui, passed away on May 8, 2023. Born on July 31, 1924 in Kahului, she was a familiar face at Wailuku Florist near the old Ooka Super Market and later at Kaahumanu Center’s Shirokiya and Camellia Seed Store. She enjoyed working in her yard, helping care for her grandchildren, playing all kinds of card games and solving Word Search puzzles. She was predeceased by her husband, Katsumi, and daughter Diane Hanada. She is survived by daughters, Gail (Daniel) Kawahara, Wendy (George) Choi; grandchildren, Dana Agarano, Jonathan (Kristie) Choi, and David (Carly) ...

Rocky Iwamura, 96

Rocky Iwamura, of Lahaina, Maui, passed away on June 15, 2023 at Hale Makua Kahului under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born on October 4, 1926 in Lahaina. A private service was held. Rocky is survived by his wife, Sumiko Iwamura; son, Nathan (Claire) Iwamura; and grandson, Vincent Iwamura. The family would like to send a special “Thank you” to the staff of Hale Makua Kahului and Hospice Maui for all their love and support while taking care of him. Online condolences may be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Gerald James “Pugee” Perreira, 76

Gerald James “Pugee” Perreira, of Haiku, Maui passed away on June 14, 2023 under the care of his loving family and Hospice Maui. He was born on September 5, 1946 in Paia, Maui. Gerald was the owner and operator of Pugee’s Trucking. He was a loyal usher at St. Joseph Catholic Church for many years, and also part of the classic car, motorcycle, and trucking communities. A service over urn will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Makawao from 9:00am to 11:00am with mass to begin at 11:00am. Gerald is survived by his wife, Jocelyn Abreu Perreira; ...