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Yumiko Nishimoto, 103

Yumiko Nishimoto of Lahaina passed away on April 2, 2021 at the age of 103. Survived by children Robert Nishimoto, Thelma (Kenneth) Kiyonaga, Linda (Jerry) Murase, Sandra Nishimoto, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Predeceased by husband Buichi Nishimoto, daughter Janet Kusuda and son-in-law Richard Kusuda. A private service will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary and Maui Memorial Park. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Jacqueline Piano-Ruble, 56

Jacqueline of San Jose, CA/Kahului, HI, passed away on April 2, 2021, Good Friday. She was born in Taleb, Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She was the Daughter of Pedro and Justina Piano (deceased). Jacqueline was pre-deceased by her brother, Simeon Piano. She is survived by Brothers Nelson Piano, Henry Piano-Parilla, Sister Melba Piano-Sloan, and Son Joseph Ruble. Jacqueline was a god-loving devout catholic dedicated to her Faith, Family, and Friends. She frequented Our Lady of Peace church in Santa Clara, California as part of the consecration group and was active in the ...

Larry “Vaughn” Baker, 80

On March 22, 2021, the world lost a good man. Larry “Vaughn” Baker died unexpectedly at Maui Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was preceded by his parents, Wilma and Melvin Baker and a nephew, David Arnold. He is survived by his wife Luly Baker, stepson Gregory Wigger, former wife and friend Roz Baker, sister Sue McCoy (Denny), and niece Emily Cash and family. Vaughn was born on April 25, 1940 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. His family lived in Illinois, Texas and Oklahoma before moving to Gainesville, Florida where he finished growing pains. He graduated from Gainesville ...

Jacqueline Piano-Ruble, 56

Jacqueline of San Jose, CA/Kahului, HI, passed away on April 2, 2021, Good Friday. She was born in Taleb, Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Phillipines. She was the Daughter of Pedro and Justina Piano (deceased). She’s survived by Brothers Nelson Piano, Henry Piano-Parilla, Sister Melba Piano-Sloan, and Son Joseph Ruble. Jacqueline was a god-loving devout catholic dedicated to her Faith, Family, and Friends. She frequented Our Lady of Peace church in Santa Clara, California as part of the consecration group and was active in the catholic community. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, ...

Loreta Rocero Quinsaat, 60

Loreta Rocero Quinsaat, 60, of Kihei, Maui, passed away on April 4, 2021, in Kahului, under the care of Hospice Maui. Her family was at her side. She was born on December 10, 1960, in the Philipines. Due to covid19, private services will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary. Loreta was a hotel Housekeeper. She was predeceased by her father, Segundino Rocero. She is survived by her beloved husband, Dionisio Quinsaat; mother, Maxima Rocero; sons, Robert (Michelle) Quinsaat, Rodel (Sandra) Quinsaat, Dionisio (Liezl) Quinsaat, Jr.; daughter, Cecile (Ceasar, Jr.) Carinio; brother, ...

Robert Pascual Siatris, 61

Robert Pascual Siatris passed away at 6:33am on March 30, 2021 at the age of 61, in his hometown Lahaina, Hawaii. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Robert came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. Robert is survived by his wife, Rosalina Siatris (Munar), daughter SheryLynn Siatris and son-in-law Reginald Pratt Jr. Siblings: Julie Apolo (Jacob Apolo), Pablo Balboa (Cindy Balboa), Lori Toberg (Tim Toberg), Mario Siatris, and Lorelei (JB) Ignacio. He was a proud Papa to granddaughter: ...