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Susumu Taketa, 95

Susumu Taketa, age 95, passed away peace-fully on September 3, 2021 at his home in Wailuku. He was born on January 2, 1926 in Wailuku, Maui. Susumu was an auto mechanic and worked at Haleakala Motors and Hertz Rent-a-Car. His hobbies were driving in the stock car races when he was young, gardening and sharing his crops with his friends and family and visiting with his friends at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission. Most of all, he adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was so proud of them. He was predeceased by his parents, Hideso and Mutsuno Taketa, sisters Shizue (Toshio) ...

Benito Domingo, 66

Benito Domingo, 66 years of age, passed on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Benito was born in Ilocos Norte, in the Philippines to the late Guillermo & Maria Domingo. He later moved to Hawai’i in 1991. He was the eldest of 4 children. Benito worked at the Hyatt for 30 years before retiring. Benito is survived by wife Cecilia Domingo, daughter Yochabel Domingo, son Jerrold (Hannalore) Bali, granddaughters Miya & Kaylee Bali. Predeceased family includes: son Cyril Domingo. Benito will always be remembered as being a jolly, loving, and humorous ...

Cyril Domingo, 29

Cyril “The King” Domingo, 29 years of age, passed on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Cyril was born on May 8, 1992 in Wailuku, Hawaii to Cecilia Domingo and the late Benito Domingo. He was the second oldest of three children. Cyril was educated at Lahainaluna High School and worked as an Assistant Manager at Pizza Hut. Cyril was survived by his grandma Maria Baptista, father Benito, mother Cecilia, sister Yochabel, brother Jerrold (Hanna) Bali, and nieces Miya and Kaylee Bali. Pre-deceased grand- parents include; grand- parents, Guillermo and Maria ...

Robert “Bobby” Morris, 74

Robert “Bobby” Morris, 74, Surrounded by Ohana, Bobby took flight to pursue his passion of slack key guitar and Hawaiian music (and if Vegas is there, he’ll be there too)! A member of the Rowing Team at Kaimuki High School, Sergeant in the Army, Shipping and Receiving at Sears for 20 years then retiring from MCCC 23 years later the journey continues. He is preceded in death by his parents Albert Dayag and Julia Morris; sisters, Rosalie Barcelona and Francis Kaimana; brothers, Ben and George Dayag, and grandson, Ikaika Suzuki. He is survived by his wife Cecilia (Young) Morris, ...

Charles Kalei Phillips, 60

Charles Kalei Phillips, 60, of Lahaina, Maui, passed away on August 31, 2021, under the care of Hospice Maui, surrounded by family. He was born on April 11, 1961, on Oahu. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Ballard Family Mortuary; service will begin at 7:30 p.m.; cremation will follow. Due to covid19, the use of masks and social distancing practices are required. Charles was a Special Education EA. He was predeceased by his parents, Manuel & Stella Phillips; and brothers, Butch & Brian Phillips. He is survived by his siblings, ...

Everett Randy Nahale Brown, 49

Everett Randy Nahale Brown, 49 Everett Randy Nahale Brown of Makawao, Maui passed away on August 9, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Germain Orta; Sons, Nahale Brown, Na’eola Brown, and Keahi Brown; Daughter, Helena Brown; Granddaughter, Sariah Manini- Brown; Mother, Charlyne Brown; Father (deceased) Glenn Cruz; Brother, Patrick Brown; Sister, Patricia (Ronald) Pzyck; Nieces, Heidi Borling and Ciera Brown; and Nephews, Tyrone Nelson and Corey Brown. Services for Everett will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary located at 440 Ala Makani Street, Kahului, Hawaii 96732 on Saturday, ...