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Thomas Baclig, 71

Thomas Baclig, 71, of Kula, Maui, went to his heavenly home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 24, 2021, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on June 9, 1950, in Wailuku, Maui. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021, at Ballard Family Mortuary; service will begin at 11:00 a.m.; cremation will follow. Due to the covid19 pandemic, the use of masks and social distancing practices are required. Thomas was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator at Goodfellow Bros. and Hawaiian Dredging Construction. He is survived by his wife, ...

Josephine De Cambra, 91

Josephine De Cambra, 91 of Kula, Hawaii peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021. She was born in Puunene, Hawaii on March 16th, 1930 to the late Joe De Cambra and Mary Duarte. She is also predeceased by her loving siblings. She is survived by her numerous nieces and nephews, as well as those who knew her in life and the staff at Kula Hospital. She Loved her family unconditionally and was always an ear for those who needed it and was never afraid to say what was on her mind. She loved hawaiian music and taught herself hula. She loved to play jokes on her colleagues and ...

Calvin “Kelly” Rita, 69

Calvin “Kelly” Rita passed away on August 18, 2020 at the age of 69 in Bennett, Colorado. He was born on December 4, 1950 in Lihue, Kauai. He was a U. S. Army Veteran & Equipment Operator. He was preceded in death by his: Parents: Adam Costa Rita & Harriet Kure. Brothers: Tony Rita & Edwin Rita. He is survived by his: Wife: Louella Rita. Sons: Edwin Rita of Makawao, Maui, Galvin (Kathryn) Rita of Bennett, CO. Daughter: Kelliann Rita (Leland Ibara) of Kalaheo, Kauai. Grandchildren: 4. Brother: Adam (Judit) Rita Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews & ...

Marcelo Wesley Sanchez, 74

Marcelo Wesley Sanchez of Wailuku, Maui, a heavy equipment operator for Pioneer Mill, died at Hale Makua. He was born in Wailuku, Maui. He is predeceased by his wife Clara Sanchez, mother Annie Sanchez Gomes, father Francisco Sanchez, sisters Anna Peterson and Patricia Miguel, and brother William Sanchez. He is survived by his sons Mark and Rodney Sanchez; daughters Shelley Sanchez and Kimberly Lutao (Patrick); hanai son Brad Snyder; brother Frank Sanchez; sisters Loretta Moniz and Marlene Malina-Ho; and three grandchildren Bryson Lutao, Brandon Kuhaulua-Sanchez and Dashinika ...

Wayne Sadao Uemae, 86

Wayne S. Uemae 86, of Kihei, Maui, passed away on June 15, 2021. He was born on March 11, 1935 in Puunene, Maui. He was an engineer for the State of Hawaii and County of Maui for more than 30 years and retired in 1992. He was the Director of Public Works for the County of Maui from 1975 to 1980 under Mayor Elmer Cravalho. He is survived by his daughter Kelsey Hoffman, grandchildren Ashley Hoffman and Brendan Hoffman of California, brothers Ralph Uemae of Honolulu and Glen Uemae of Kahului. Mr. Uemae was preceded in death by his parents Shinroku Uemae and Doris Uemae. Private services ...

Aseli Kafoa, 73

Aseli Kafoa, 73, of Kahului passed away on July 8, 2021 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Aseli was born on September 29, 1947 in Tonga. Aseli is survived by his wife, Meletupou Kafoa; daughter, Sini Falaviena Kafoa Oto (Liua Oto); son, Tevita Naaniumotu Kafoa (Jill Schaefer); grandchildren, Samiu Ikanenengi Oto, Taniela Tuipulotu Oto, Uluaki B.A. Tevita Heneli Oto, Tevita Naaniumotu Aseli Kafoa, Sitalingi Taufahemau Schaefer Kafoa; siblings, Sitalingi Kafoa, Mele Lineti Taufahema (Weimer), Taula Laukau Taufahema (Hau), Sela Toviko Taufahema (Pomana), Nunia Taufahema (Tukuafu), Mele ...