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Rosamond R. Prince, 99

Rosamond R. Prince, 99, of Haiku, Maui, passed away on April 19, 2021, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born on May 28, 1921, in Texas. Due to Covid 19, a private graveside service was held on Friday, May 14, 2021, at the Maui Veteran’s Cemetery in Makawao. Rosamond moved to Hawaii after WWII, to join her husband, where they raised their children. She and her husband, Ken Prince, did artwork for St. George church on Oahu. The family sends their mahalo to Hospice Maui for their assistance. Online condolences may be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Janet Toshiko Higa

There was an error in the obituary that ran in The Maui News on The Weekender, May 15. Janet is survived by her granddaughter Sharilyn (Kelly) O’Connor.

Edward Mitsugi Inaba, 83

Edward Mitsugi Inaba passed away on March 11, 2021 at Hale Makua, Kahului. Edward was born on November 26, 1937 in Wailuku, Maui to Toshio and Flora Otsuma (Fukumoto) Inaba (both deceased). He has five siblings: Shirley (Ronald) Yanagisawa, Russell (Joyce) Inaba, Warren (Gail) Inaba,Raymond (Michele) Inaba and Col-leen (Mark, deceased) Fujimoto. Edward was a boarder at Lahainaluna High School. He graduated in 1955 and enlisted in the Army for three years. He attended San Francisco City College and after graduation was employed as a dental technician in San Francisco. He returned ...

Clayton Anthony Alexander, 63

Clayton Anthony Alexander (63) born at Maui Memorial Hospital and grew up in Naska. Passed away May 8, 2021. He was a loving husband, dad, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend that is survived by his wife Janet Alexander, children Dustin Alexander, Zachary Alexander, Bridget (Daniel) Rodgers, Christian Alexander, and brother, Frank “Rick” (Rebecca) Alexander. He was an amazing grand papa to his three beautiful grandchildren Kai, Jasmine, and Jonah. A viewing will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary on Tuesday May 18, 2021 between 1pm to 2pm. Online condolences may be made at: ...

Barbara Leiko Higuchi, 70

Barbara Leiko Higuchi died on her 70th birthday on April 20, 2021 at the hospital. Survived by her granddaughter, Janeen Higuchi and her two sisters, Pauline (Wilfred) Kitada and Lynette Ruppert. Also, her nephew Vance (Lindsay) Ruppert and their three children. Predeceased by her daughter Leinette Higuchi and parents, James and Futaba Higuchi. Viewing service will be held for family only. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Douglas F. Poe, 69

Our loving father, grandpa, brother and friend, had peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 29th, 2021. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 12th, 1951. Douglas was a hard working man, known for his mechanical knowledge of all vehicles, as well as being a stand up guy, and loving friend and family member! Although he is no longer here, he will continue to live in the hearts of his son Ryan J Poe, his daughter in-law Ali M. Poe, his granddaughters Pangea PI Poe, Playa PH Poe, his grandson Pacific PJ Poe, and his fiance Linda Sue Lombard. He is survived by his brother Walter J. ...