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Rolando T. Dela Cruz, 76

Rolando T. Dela Cruz, 76, of Kahului, Maui, died May 16, 2023. Born in Aguinit, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired Landscaper from Inter-Continental Hotels. Survived by sisters, Lilia Sado, Wilma, Norma Ragasa, and Nancy Sebastian, brothers Roxas Tomas and Ceasar. Visitation to be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Wailuku on Saturday, June 17th, 2023. Immediate family from 9:00am-9:45am and open to the public from 9:45am-10:30am. Funeral Mass to take place at 11:00am. Burial to follow at Maui Memorial Park. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences may ...

Dennis Haruo Kubo, 74

Dennis Haruo Kubo of Puunene, HI, was born on January 19th, 1949 in Puunene, Hawaii and passed away on April 30, 2023 in Kula, Hawaii. Dennis was predeceased by his parents, Teizo and Harue Kubo; and his brother Kenneth Kubo. He left behind his brothers, Ronald (Loretta) Kubo, Allan (Angeline) Kubo, and Douglas (Maureen) Kubo. Private Services will be held by the family. The family requests no koden or flowers. Online condolences may be made at: Nakamuramortuary.com

Thomas Edward Morris, 86

Thomas Edward Morris lived a life of adventure. From his early days canoeing through the wilderness of Northern Minnesota at Camp Kooch-i-ching to his retirement years spent bushwacking abandoned public access trails on Maui, Tommy said ‘yes’ to any opportunity for mischief and exploration. He was inquisitive throughout his life, always eager to learn about his surroundings. When relaxing, he loved listening to classical music and playing cribbage. Tommy was born in 1936 to Pat Morris and Jean Waddle in Evanston, Illinois and grew up in Kenilworth. The elder of his two sisters, ...

Lynn Leiko Okuda Viela, 58

Lynn Leiko Okuda Viela passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023 with her family at her side. She was born on June 6, 1964 in Wailuku, Maui. Lynn is survived by her parents, Michio and Thelma Okuda; husband, Jay Viela; daughters, Kiera (Nevan Watanabe) Viela and Kalena Viela; stepdaughter, Jaymie (Kimo Ballesteros) Viela; and grandchild, Jaxx Ballesteros. She is also survived by her brothers, Brian (Colleen) Okuda and Alan (Faith) Okuda. Her celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 16 at St. Anthony Church. Visitation will be held from 9:00am to 10:30am, followed by the ...

Rudy Yagin, 84

Rudy Yagin, of Kahului, passed away on June 5, 2023, at his home. He was born on December 28, 1938 in Barrio Tapao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Visitation will be from 6p.m. to 9p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Ballard Family Mortuary. Service will begin at 7 p.m. Burial will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Maui Memorial Park, Garden of Meditation. Rudy retired from HC&S where he worked as a Mason Luna. He is survived by his wife, Segundina Yagin; children, Marilyn (Ron) Martin, Amelia (Edmund) Greenidge, Melvin (Michelle) Yagin, and Ashley (Jon) Fernandez; sister, ...

George Yaksic, 72

George Yaksic was born January 8th, 1951 and passed away May 27th, 2023. Survived by his loving wife, the message to George will always be: “Aloha. Love, Lucy.” Online condolences may be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com