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Violet H. Uwekoolani, 92

There were errors in the obituary that ran on Saturday, July 4, 2020. Violet was under the care of Hospice Maui. Violet is predeceased by her loving husband, Charles Moanaliha Uwekoolani Sr.; sons, Charles M. Uwekoolani Jr., Wayne E.M. Uwekoolani and Danny K.M. Uwekoolani; daughters, Irene Uwekoolani, Janice (Uwe) Uwekoolani, and Maile (John Sr.) Rivera; great grandson, Shayne Uwekoolani; siblings, Peter Haupu Jr., Ronald Haupu, Margaret Carrizosa and Lilac Marquez. Violet is predeceased by her loving husband, Charles Moanaliha Uwekoolani Sr.; sons, Charles M. Uwekoolani Jr., Wayne ...

Marie Chester, 45

Marie Chester, 45, of Kahului passed away peacefully on June 19, 2020 under the care of Hospice Maui. She was born on October 23, 1974 in Wailuku. Marie is survived by her husband, James Chester; parents, Wallace and Rafaela Feliciano Sr.; Children, Brian (Brandi) Floyd, Kelsi Chester, Bryce Chester, Felisa Kuhia, Wallace (Katie) Feliciano Jr., Tina Feliciano; grandchildren, Bailey and Barrett as well as many nieces and nephews. A private service will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary. Condolences may be made to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Edwin Isamu Ichiriu, 84

It is with great sadness that the Ichiriu Ohana announces the passing of Edwin Ichiriu on June 19, 2020. Edwin was born to George and Otone Ichiriu on April 2, 1936 in Puunene, Hawaii. Nakamura Mortuary will be assisting the family with all arrangements. Mr. Ichiriu is survived by his daughters, Eunice Weik (Taylor and Kyle), Lois Lum (Rachel and Joshua), Sheri Yamaguchi (Isaiah and Isabell). In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made to Hospice Maui in memory of Mr. Ichiriu. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Josefina Aliangan Lucena, 69

Josefina Aliangan Lucena, 69, of Dallas, Texas formally from Lahaina, Maui passed away on June 16, 2020 at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Plano. She was born to Cresencio and Maria SalomeTorres Aliangan on December 29, 1950 in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. After 30+ years, she retired from Westin Maui where she worked as a room attendant. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and crafting. Josefina is predeceased by her husband, Primo Erice Lucena Jr.; survived by her daughters, Diane Kristine Lucena, Emmie Joyce Lucena (Joshua) Coleman, and Britney Rose Lucena. She had three ...

Patricia Ann Madaio-Reuman, 78

Patricia Ann Madaio-Reuman, 78, died June 19, 2020 in Maui, Hawaii. Patricia was born November 22, 1941 to late Patrick and Anna Madaio and grew up in Watervliet, NY. After raising four children, Patricia obtained her Nursing Degree and worked as a Registered Nurse practicing hospice care and at Club Med. Patricia retired to Maui, Hawaii where she could be surrounded by beauty while she lived out her simple and healthy lifestyle. Patricia is survived by four children; one brother, two sisters and two grandchildren. A private celebration of her life will be arranged by her children at ...

Holly Lynn Spisak, 52

Holly Lynn Spisak, 52 of Kahului, Hawaii peacefully passed away on June 12, 2020. She was born in Bermuda on July 7, 1967 to the late Steve and Carol Spisak. She is survived by her two sons, Nicholas Spisak and Daniel Christopher Balalio; grandpa’s and grandma’s, Lei Kin Choy (William Kin Choy), Carol Holmstrom (Steven Spisak); brother Michael Spisak and her loving fiancé Zaldy Somera. She loved to pick shells at the beach, make jewelry and picture frames. She was a loving, kind and beautiful woman who will be dearly missed. Condolences may be made to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com