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Janet S. Wakayama, 90

Janet S. Wakayama, 90, of Kahului, passed away peacefully at Hale Makua (Kahului) on December 13, 2020. She was born and raised in Haiku, Maui and attended Haiku School and then later attended Maui High School (Class of 1948). After high school she attended Maui Technical School for two years where she graduated with a certificate in dressmaking. She married her late husband, Shigeo, in June of 1953. Janet worked for the United States Postal Service as a clerk for 40 years. She started off at the Haiku Post Office, then floated around to other post offices and finally ...

Helen Soonie Lee, 88

Helen Soonie Lee, 88, of Kahului, Maui passed away on December 25, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 22, 1932 in Pu‘unene, Maui. Helen is pre-deceased by her husband, Robert S.Y. Lee and grand-daughter, Kristine (Bill) Woods. She is survived by her son, Dennis (Vivian) Lee; daughters, Donna (Carl) Wendt, Brenda (Rodney) Arakawa, and Sandra (Abe) Quipotla; brother, Richard Kim and sister Bernice Sniffen; 6 grandchildren; Jeinine (Brett) Adachi, Kimberly (John) Gonsalves, Jason Wendt, Samantha (Guy) Nishimura, Caylen (Melissa) Lee, and Jordan Lee ...

Roselynnda Kimej, 38

Roselynnda Kimej, 38, of Kahului, passed away on December 3, 2020 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on April 25, 1982 in Honolulu. Roselynnda worked as a transporter for Dollar Rent-a-Car at Kahului Airport. She is survived by her husband, Royal Kimej; children, Bien Kimej, Kellalynn Kimej, Jilla Kimej, Quentilla Kimej, Elizabeth “Lala” Kimej, and Elizabeth “Pink” Yoneyama; father, Johnny Chong Gum; brothers, Isang Chong Gum, Compac Chong Gum, Russ Chong Gum, Nicky Chong Gum, Clifford Chong Gum, and Jeppi Clement; sisters, Ruthina Henry, Melinda Bien, and Eorina ...

Pearl A. Lai, 89

Pearl A. Lai, 89, of Kahului, passed away on December 28, 2020 at her family’s home in Kahului. She was born on November 30, 1931 in Honolulu. Pearl worked as a legal secretary. She is survived by her children: Christopher W. (Patty) Lai, Lori P.Y. (Gordon) Kwock, Rhonda I.L. (Wendell) Loo, and Jade P. (Brian Kang) Lai; sisters Gladys Yamanaka, Ethel Wong, and Shirley Ishikawa; and 1 granddaughter, Grace M. (Scott) Swartz. Funeral Services will be private. Ballard Family Mortuary assisted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Mae Omuro, 85

Mae Omuro, 85, of Wailuku, Maui passed away on September 4, 2020, at her home surrounded by her children. Mae was born in Pu‘unene, Maui, to Harold and Teruko Fujimoto. She was a 1953 graduate of H.P. Baldwin High School and attended Wisconsin University. She also earned an MEd from Indiana State Teachers College. Mae worked for the State DOE for 34 years and was a dedicated teacher who was encouraging, caring, and always striving for excellence. Mae regularly volunteered at many organizations on Maui and was also a Silver Sister of Alpha Delta Kappa. When she was not volunteering, ...

Richard Lei Kaaihue, 84

Richard Lei Kaaihue, 84, of Kihei and formerly of Napili, passed away on December 18, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 17, 1936 in Lahaina. Richard worked as a weather technician for Maui Land and Pine. He is survived by his niece and caretaker, JoAnn DeLima; brother, Joseph Kaaihue of Waimanalo; sisters, Louisa K. Artates of Pukalani, and Evelyn Haunani Farias of Honolulu; and nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Jan Apo for his support and compassionate care of Richard. Due to Covid-19, a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Online ...