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Mr. Hisashi Horiuchi, 91

Mr. Hisashi Horiuchi, of Hilo, Hawaii, died January 30, 2023 in the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo. He was born in Paia, Maui, Hawaii on September 21, 1931 and retired as a salesman from the Hilo Rice Mill company in Hilo. He was previously employed by the Naniloa Hotel in Hilo as their Head Storeroom Keeper. He was a United States Army veteran and member of the Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. Private services held. No flowers. No Koden (monetary offerings). He is survived by son: Kenn H. (Marisa) Horiuchi of Honolulu, daughter: Lynne R. Horiuchi of Hilo, sister-in-law: Carol ...

Maxie O. Ollero, 58

Maxie O. Ollero, of Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii passed away on February 7, 2023 under the care of Hale Makua. He was born on Molokai on March 13, 1964 to Maximo and Rosalina Ollero. Maxie is survived by: his wife Josephine Valdez Ollero; daughter Jenissa (Alwayne) Failano; Son Archee Ollero; daughter Allysa Ollero; grandchildren, Keighlyn Jayne, Karlie Jae and Kacen Jace; Siblings Avelino (Joy) Ollero and Dominie (Abe) Opena; nephews and nieces Aaron, David, Joveline, James and Nicole. Visitation and wake services will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Thursday March 9th from 6:00 - 8:00 ...

Florante M. Pelayo, 40

Florante “Kenneth” M. Pelayo, of Kihei, Maui passed away on January 26, 2023 under the care of Hospice Maui and surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 1, 1982 in the Philippines. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului from 6pm to 9pm; with prayer service to begin at 7pm. Second day service will take place at Christ the King Church in Kahului on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 8:30am; with mass to start at 11am. Cremation to follow. Florante is survived by his wife, LJ Pelayo; parents, Mary Ann & Florante Pelayo, Sr.; ...

Visitacion Campos Tapaoan, 82

Visitacion “Maria” Campos Tapaoan went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ & her eternal address on Jan 17, 2023. She heard her Heavenly Father call her by name, saying, “My good & faithful servant; enter into the joys of My Kingdom!” (Matthew 25:21) Survived by Sons: Daniel C Tapaoan, Harold Dean (Jeanette) Tapaoan, Daughter: Darlynn (Marty James) Swajka, Grandchildren: Deanelyn Tapaoan, Jonah Tapaoan, Step-Mom: Leoncia Campos, Brother: John Campos, Sisters: Elizabeth Campos, Lori-Ann (Frederick) Campos Dagdag, Mary Jane Campos, Nieces & Nephews. Predeceased by her Husband ...

Merrill “Mana” Maunakea Hokoana, 70

Merrill “Mana” Maunakea Hokoana, of Honolulu, passed away on January 8, 2023. He was born on May 01, 1952 in Paia, Maui. He graduated from Maui High School and served in the United States Marine Corps. Mana worked at Robert’s Tour and Transportation as a Tour operator and United Laundry Services where he retired as a Transportation Manager. He is survived by Life Companion, Linda Ho; son, Lance Hokoana; daughters, Tanya Choo (Kenneth), Kimberlyn Racoma (Cody), Cayla Hokoana (Marc); grandchildren, Jayson, Maila, and Mia. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, ...

Gregory A. Manchuk, 74

Gregory A. Manchuk of Kihei, Hawaii, died in Wailuku, Hawaii on November 21, 2022. He was a long-time resident of Los Altos, CA and is survived by his spouse, Kathleen A. Manchuk. Online Condolences to: www.normansmortuary.com.