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Leonida A. Tabag, 87

Leonida A. Tabag, 87, of Wailuku passed away peacefully on July 24, 2020 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on April 4, 1933 in Pinili Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Leonida is survived by her children, Rolando (Zenaida Imelda) Tabag, Romeo (Cherry Lyne) Tabag, Marilou (David) Livergood, Jerry (Noralyn) Tabag, Cristobal (Evangeline) Aguinaldo, Melicio (Leonila) Pahinag, Rowena Tabag; siblings, Melicio (Clarita) Aguinaldo, Magdelena Tacotaco, Arsenia Tacotaco, Oilvia Gamayo; 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband Ernesto Cristobal Tabag ...

Fred H. Yamashige, 97

Fred H. Yamashige, 97, of Wailuku passed away on July 10, 2020. He was born on March 27, 1923 in Pulehu, Maui. Fred worked at Maui Land & Pineapple Co. for 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Helen; daughter Emilyn (Earl) Kono; sons Eric (Iris) and Kyle (Sandra); 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters Shirley (James) Tobita and Yoshiko Yoshioka. Sergeant Fred H. Yamashige earned a Silver Star for his courage, initiative and leadership while serving with the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, D Company. The family ...

Walter F. Kan Hai, Jr.

Information for Services was omitted: Due to Covid-19 the family will continue to practice social distancing and have a Family and Friends Drive-By for Condolences on Saturday, August 8, 2020 10am - 1pm at the Ballard's Mortuary parking lot. He was a loyal member of the Operating Engineers Union Local 3 for 50 years. He is also survived by Hanai grandsons Dwayne Sula (Joy) and Cristopher "Chris" Sula (Amber); and Hanai great granddaughter Alus Sula (Dwayne & Joy). Also spelling of his great grandson, should be Qynten Thibodeaux.

Roberto Punio Cua, 85

Roberto Punio Cua, 85, of Kahului passed away peacefully on July 23, 2020. He was born on April 30, 1935 and was raised in Orpheum Village in Paia. Roberto was a Draftsman by trade and later retired as a Palletizer at Maui Land and Pineapple Company. He enjoyed fishing, cycling, going to the movies and bingo. Roberto is survived by his children, Robert (Chantilly) Cua, Patrick (Jennifer) Cua, Brian Cua, Catherine (Garrett) Kawada, Rhonda (William) Barut; siblings, Pastora Monces, Felix Cua Jr., Tercita Salvida; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his ...

Kunitake, Jay Jitsuo, 95

Jay Jitsuo Kunitake was born December 20, 1924 in Puunene, Maui, Hawaii and passed July 18, 2020 peacefully at home. Jitsuo was a veteran of the pacific campaign during World War II where he served as a medic and interpreter.In 1954 he married his late beloved wife June Yukiko and 2 years later moved to Los Angeles. He worked for Lockheed and Vons Grocery Co untill his retirement in 1989. Loving father of Lloyd, Gary (Kim), Reid (Ann). Devoted grandfather to Ryan, Kevin, Darren, Paige, Leigh and Blake. Survived by brother Sidney (Hiro), sister Bernice and many nieces and ...

Fusae Nakamura, 90

Fusae Nakamura 90, passed away on July 23, 2020. Predeceased by husband Zenzo, Survived by daughters Wendy (Damian) Okamura, Ann (Steve) Marugaki and son Keith Nakamura, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Private service. No Koden. Please donate to Hospice Maui. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com