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Harry Wallace Castro, 96

Harry W. Castro, a World War II veteran and former Hawaii resident passed away in Bullhead City Arizona. He was the last of his seven siblings. Harry was born to Manuel and Mary Castro and was raised on the island of Oahu in Waipahu where his father was a foreman for Waipahu Plantation. Living on Oahu he earned a scholarship to play baseball at what was called St. Louis College. He played double A baseball for many years as a pitcher and was a member of the Hawaii Baseball League. Harry was working at Pearl Harbor Naval Base as a sheet metal worker when war broke out in Hawaii with ...

Matthew DeFrancia, Sr., 74

Matthew DeFrancia, Sr., 74, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away at his home, surrounded by his ‘Ohana on February 3, 2021, under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born on August 28, 1946, in Honolulu. Friends are invited to bid a fond farewell to a loved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend during a public drive-thru visitation on Friday, February 12, 2021, from 6:30pm to 9pm, at Ballard Family Mortuary. Drive-thru visitation will continue on Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 11:30am to 2pm, at Ballard Family Mortuary. Friends are asked to remain in their cars ...

Edgar “Edjah” Morton, Jr., 60

On Monday, January 18, 2021, Edgar passed away peacefully at home in Wailuku under Islands Hospice Maui care. He was born in Hono-lulu on November 21, 1960 to Edgar Morton, Jr. and mamo Kaiwi Morton. He was raised in Waihe’e, Maui. Edgar’s journey with Stage 4 lung cancer started in mid 2017 and ended on January 18, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Corinne Morton. Daughters, Chassidy Morton (Joshua Aquino) Wailuku, HI; Elisha Bacos, Henderson, NV; and son, Kahai Morton (Haiku) Wailuku, HI. Grandchildren: Kamaile Morton, Ehukai Keomaka, Micah Aquino, Hawika Pua, Le’a ...

Lolita Nava, 70

Lolita “Lolit” Nava, 70, of Lahaina, passed on February 1, 2021 at the Nava residence. Viewing will be at Nakamura Mortuary on Wed-nesday, February 10, 2021 from 3:00pm-6:00 pm. A funeral service will also be at Nakamura Mortuary on February 11, 2021 9:00 am-11:00 am, followed by burial serviceat 12:30 pm at Maui Memorial Park. Lolita was born on February 28, 1950, in Lopao, Philippines to Rafael and Paula Car-nate. She is survived by her loving husband, Rogelio Nava; her 3 sons, Rollie Nava, Rogelio Nava, Jr. and Randy Nava; and 7 grandchildren: Clayton Gamit-Nava, Rylie ...

Josephine Reyes

The family of Josephine Reyes would like to note that Mrs. Reyes is also survived by her brothers: Ernes-to (Donna) Ramirez and Wilson (Shirley) Ramirez. She was predeceased by her brother, Numeriano Ramirez. Her obituary appeared in The Maui News on Monday, January 25, 2021. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Jon Kanani Peters, 58

Jon Kanani Peters of Pittsburg, California died in Kahului, Maui, Hawai‘i on January 23, 2021. He was born in Honolulu, HI on March 3, 1962 and was raised in Nanakuli, HI where he learned the love of Hawaiian Culture; hula, fishing, diving, and canoe paddling. Jon graduated from Nanakuli High and Intermediate School in 1980–81. He moved to Concord, CA in 1981 and became a cook for over 20 years then found his love as a Para-Educator at La Cheim School in Pleasant Hill. His passion for darts led him to become the Dart League Coordinator for Antioch and Concord areas where he ...