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Evelyn Ann Brown, 80

Evelyn Ann Brown, of Kihei, passed away on September 10, 2022 at her home. She was born on April 24, 1942 in New York. Evelyn worked as an adult educational teacher. She was very active in her church, an active quilter, skilled potter, an avid outrigger canoe paddler, and a huge fan of the Buffalo Bills Football Team. She is survived by her husband, Philip Robert Brown, and brother, Sid Silsby. Funeral services will be held at Keawelai Congregation Church in Makena at a later date. Ballard Family Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements.

Heidi Hideko Takitani, 83

Heidi Hideko Takitani, of Kahuui, passed away on August 7, 2022. She was born on August 30, 1938 in Maalaea. Private services will be held. Heidi was a retired school teacher. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert. She is survived by her children, Tammy (Steven), Ty (Norma), Todd, Tristan; and 4 grandchildren. Online condolences may be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Eltness “Lei” Leinaala Wallace, 84

Eltness “Lei” Leinaala Wallace, of Haiku, Maui passed away peacefully on September 8, 2022 at her residence. She was born on March 1, 1938 in Hana, Maui. She was predeceased by; her parents Tau’a Clarence Plunkett and Sarah Kela Kahookele Farrell; siblings, Cynthia (Arnold) Allencastre, Caroline (James) Tavares, Diane (Vernon) Alo, daughter; Mildred Momi Wallace, granddaughter; Jasmine Wallace. Eltness is survived by her children, Donald Wallace Jr., Daniel (Lucia) Wallace, Sonya (Frank) Kuamoo, Clarence (Diana) Wallace, 13 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; sibling, Mildred ...

Ignacio “Nacho” Villagrana Gamboa, 76

Ignacio “Nacho” Vil-lagrana Gamboa, of Kihei, passed away on September 12, 2022 at his home. He was born on July 31, 1946 in Mexico. Ignacio was a landscaper. He is survived by his wife, Evangelina Delatorre Villagrana; daughters, Zulma Villagrana-Maciel , Llisel Villagrana-Solis, Stephanie Josefa Villagrana, and Rocio Crystal Villagrana; siblings, Jose Villagrana, Luis Villagrana, and Guadalupe Villagrana; grandchildren, Alexis Zamira Maciel, Leo Andres Maciel, Paloma Gabriela Solis, and Layla Maria Solis. Visitation will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary on Monday, September ...

Maria Fernandez Dombriquez, 92

Maria Fernandez Dombriguez, of Lanai City, passed away on August 13, 2022. She was born on May 30, 1930, in the Philippines. Visitation will be held from 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Lanai; mass will begin at 10:00 a.m.; burial will follow, 11:00 a.m., at Lanai Cemetery. Maria retired from Dole Pineapple Company on Lana‘i. She was predeceased by her parents, Leon & Veronica Casaneto; and her beloved husband, Roman Dombrigues Sr. She is survived by her sons, Roman (Dana) Dombrigues Jr., Reuben (Susan) Dombrigues, Rene Dombrigues; ...

Maximino “Minoy” Gapero Maculam, Sr., 90

Maximino “Minoy” Gapero Maculam, Sr., of Wailuku, passed away on August 30, 2022 in Kahului. He was born on February 22, 1932 in the Philippines. Maximino was a semer operator for Maui Land and Pineapple Company. He is survived by his chdren, Maximino L. Maculam, Jr. (Evelyn), Zalde L. Maculam (Lucena), Olivia M. Mendoza (Glenn), Noli L. Maculam (Sol), and Greta M. Salvador (Joel); daughter-in-law, Helen Maculam; sister, Julie Ramcapollo; brother, Amado Maculam; 11 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, September ...