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Debbie Hisashima, 55

Debbie Hisashima, of Haiku, Maui passed away on November 16, 2022 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on May 13, 1967, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Hope Chapel in Kihei. Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. followed by services starting at 10:30a.m. Debbie was a teacher at Pukalani Elementary School. She enjoyed traveling, walking with family and friends and inspiring young children. She is pre-deceased by her father, George Fukuda and survived by her mother, Barbara Fukuda; her husband, Kary Hisashima; her three ...

Sterling Kema Kaleialoha, 43

In loving memory of Sterling Kema Kaleialoha, born February 20th 1979 in Wailuku and raised on Maui. Sterling passed away at his home residence in Honopou at the young age of 43 on December 3rd 2022. He was predeceased by his loving parents Rodney and Francis Kaleialoha, and is survived by his sister Kainani Kaleialoha, as well as his two nephews and niece Kauanoe, Haili, and Halia. Online condolences may be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Masae Murakami, 96

Masae Murakami, of Kahului passed away peacefully on November 16, 2022 at Hale Makua. She was predeceased by her parents Isami and Emi Kusuda, brother Edward Kusuda and granddaughter Kimberly Bal Sloper. She is survived by daughters Beryl (Eugene) Bal, Aline (Terrance) Takahashi; sister Itsuyo Kusuda; brother Harold (Reiko) Kusuda; granddaughter Melisa (El Alconcel) Takahashi; grandson Travis Takahashi; grandson-in-law William Sloper; great-grandchildren Caroline, Emily & Olivia Sloper, Mayumi & Kyri Alconcel and Hayden & Kayla Takahashi. Private services were held. The family ...

Susie (Mildred) Kanoho, 75

Susie (Mildred) Kanoho Born: June 27,1947 Died: November 26, 2022. Susie was born in St. Louis Missouri, she moved to California and resided in the Bay Area. She met her husband George Kanoho where it was not long after they were married. In the early 90’s they moved to Maui where they settled until her death. Susie was employed at Maui High School as a Janitor for several years from where she retired. Susie is proceeded in death by her son Johnny. She is survived by her Husband George Kanoho of 52 years and her brother-in-law, Tony Kanoho of Wailuku. She is also survived by ...

Yoshimi Oki, 90

January 25, 1932 - October 19, 2022 Yoshimi Oki, born in Lahaina, Maui and a longtime resident of Lahaina and Wailuku, died on October 19, 2022. Yoshimi is survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. She will always be remembered as a kind and generous person with a witty and quick sense of humor. Yoshimi is pre-deceased by her husband, Masaharu Oki; her parents, Shigeto and Tsuruno Teshima; and nine siblings. Private memorial services were held on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Yoshimi respectfully requested that no koden and no flowers be offered on her behalf. Online ...

Michael N. Sardinha, 57

Michael N. Sardinha, of Kahului, passed away on November 20, 2022. He was born March 05, 1965, in Wailuku, Maui. He was a former employee of Maui Land and Pineapple Company. He enjoyed riding his moped and hanging out with family and friends. He is survived by his mother, Beatrice Sardinha; sisters, Corinna Cadiz (Mark), Virgie Delapinia (Carl) and Denise Sardinha (Chris); and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father, William C. Sardinha, Sr.; brothers, William “Billy” Sardinha, Jr.; and Jerome Sardinha. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on ...