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Hideo Nakaza, 86

Hideo Nakaza, 86 of Kahului, Maui passed away on July 8, 2020 under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born of February 17, 1934 in Speckelsville, Maui. Private burial service was held at Makawao Veteran’s Cemetery on July 24, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. After graduating Maui High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Later moving to Los Angeles, California. Retired from Mitsubishi Electronics, he moved back to Maui. He was advocate golfer and loved his football. He often watched two different games on two televisions at the same time. ...

Alicia Sardinha, 60

Alicia Dianne Yuzon Andaya Sardinha, 60, of Kahului, Maui passed away on August 14, 2020. She was born in Wailuku, Maui on December 2, 1959. Alicia was the President/Owner of Astro World Travel Agency Inc. in Kahului. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, John T. Sardinha II; sons, John Thomas “JT” Sardinha III (Lacey), Bobby Lu, Dante Sardinha; daughter, Tasha Mahelona (Elden “Pua”); 3 grandchildren, Rheannon Sardinha, Stassi Mahelona and Beauden Mahelona; mother-in-law, Evelyn Sardinha; siblings, Sophie (the late Delma) Harrell, Maurice “Sonny” (Dolly) Andaya ...

Naomi Bernadette Takaoka, 67

Naomi Bernadette Takaoka, 67 of Wailuku, passed away on August 9, 2020 at Hospice Maui Hale in Wailuku. She was born on April 21, 1953 in Hilo, Hawaii. Naomi was the owner/manager of Tasty Crust Restaurant in Wailuku. She is survived by her husband, Curtis Takaoka; children, Tammy (AJ) Roloos, Brandon Carvalho, Shanon Makekau M.D. (Marc), and Kari Takaoka; brothers, James Carvalho, Michael Carvalho, and Joseph Carvalho; sisters, Elizabeth Onaka, and Emelia Calica; grandchildren, Jayden, Courtney, Tayler, Rynn, Maila, and Kai. Private Service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be ...

Henry Antone Lindo Sr., 72

Henry Antone Lindo Sr., 72, of Wailuku passed away on July 27, 2020 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on July 21, 1948 in Ho’olehua, Moloka’i and retired as a County of Maui Deputy Fire Chief at the Kahului Fire Station. Henry is survived by his wife, Earlene; children, Henry (Zhantell) Lindo Jr., Daven Lindo, Robilynn (Kenhart) Tancayo; siblings, Jona (Elvi) Lindo, Reggie (Pam) Lindo, George (Vilma) Lindo, Kaimi Lindo; 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Private services will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary. Condolences may be made to: ...

Theanna Keanu Ventura, 29

Theanna Keanu Ventura, 29, was born on October 27, 1990 in Wailuku, Maui and passed peacefully on July 15, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. She is predeceased by her father, Theodore Stevens Ventura and survived by her mother, Terry Ann (Steven) Heller; sisters, Leahi (Jayson) Rondal, Cassidy (Nicholas Ekblad) Ventura; and nephews, Chase and Jay-L. Theanna will be remembered in the hearts of those she graced with hers, the many stories of shared adventures both in Maui and Oregon and with infinite love. Funeral arrangements were handled by Solace Cremation in Portland, Oregon. Due to ...

Patricia Juario 77

Patricia (Bisera) Juario 77 of Lahaina, Maui peacefully passed away in her home on Wednesday August 12, 2020. She was born on May 28, 1943 in Lahaina, Maui to the late Santiago and Carmen Bisera. She is survived by her sister Angelita (Bisera) Vasquez. Patricia was predeceased by her husband Emilio Juario. Brothers Jose, Benito, and Domingo Bisera. Sisters Lani Baho, Roselani Cacal, Inis Bisera. Private family services will be held. Condolences may be sent at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com