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Ellen Tomiko Tamanaha, 98

Ellen Tamanaha of Wailuku Maui passed away on February 25, 2021 at home with her family by her side. She was born in Puunene, Maui and later became a seamstress who worked from home. She is survived by her two sons, Dwight and Dennis Tamanaha; as well as her brothers and sisters, Hatsuko Gushiken, Clarence (Jean) Miyasato, Richard (Elaine) Miyasato and Julia Kaneyama. No services are being held due to the COVID pandemic. A private burial was held on March 5, 2021 at Maui Memorial Park. The family would like to thank Nakamura Mortuary and Islands Hospice for their assistance during ...

Brian James Frias, 52

Brian James Frias of Makawao, Maui, Hawaii passed away on February 7, 2021 in his home. He was born on April 16, 1968. Brian is pre-deceased by his father, Alva Frias, Jr. and brother, Keith Frias. He is survived his mother, Kathryn Frias; sons, Jason Frias, Shawn Frias, and Casey Frias; daughters, Megan Graf and Kristin Frias; grandchildren, Madison Graf, and Kaiko’okamakaninui Frias; girlfriend, Diane Cabos; brother, Scott Frias; and sister Renee Frias. A drive-thru viewing will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary on March 19, 2021 at 8:15 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. Online ...

Kelly Elizabeth Planesi Cardenas, 47

Kelly Elizabeth Planesi Cardenas was born on Wednesday, February 6th 1974. She was born and raised on Maui, Hawaii. She passed away on Sunday March 7th 2021. Daughter of Barbara and Manuel Planesi (Deceased), the baby doll of her three siblings Derwin Planesi, Sonia (Robert) Cabacungan, Mona (Ramon) Cardona, the mother of her two babies Sadi Cardenas and Chayce Cardenas and the partner of Steven Mazyn. Thank you to all the staff at Maui Medical Center and Island Hospice for all of their love and support. She was loved by all and will for-ever be in our memories. A drive-thru ...

Esther E. Rivera, 89

Esther E. Rivera of Makawao, Maui went home to be with our Lord on February 18, 2021. She was born in Kaheka, Maui on June 5, 1931. Esther worked in the Libby’s Pineapple Cannery, Gate 21, and several other flower farms before retiring. She is preceded in death by her first hus-band Lorito Valoroso and is survived by her current husband Leroy Rivera, daughter Gail Valoroso, and sister Carol Casaquit (Larry) of Honolulu. She also leaves behind 3 grandsons and 4 great-grandchildren. Keola Valoroso (Makayla and Jeremiah-Joseph (aka) J.J. Valoroso), Jeremy Valoroso (Christy) ...

Mildred Sakamoto, 96

Mildred Sakamoto of Kahului, Maui passed away on February 17, 2021. She was born in Wailuku, Maui on May 13, 1924. Mildred worked in the Department of Education as a teacher and retired from Wailuku Elementary School. She is preceded in death by her husband, Yoshimi and is survived by her son Brian (Sharon) Sakamoto; Sister Lilian (Dr. James) Matayoshi. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com.

Stephen Wayne Newman, 48

On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Stephen Wayne Newman, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 48. Stephen was born on April 15, 1972 in Portland, Oregon to Robert and Elletta Jane Newman. He moved to Maui Hawaii in 1992 with his sweetheart Veronica Lusk, where they later married on September 10, 1997. They have two children, Kayla and Johnathan. Stephen was very involved in his church, and a very faithful man. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. He enjoyed traveling with his family, including their favorite vacation spot, South Lake Tahoe. Stephen ...