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Lillian Yuriko Murakami

Lillian Yuriko Murakami died on August 30, 2019 at home under the care of Hospice Maui. She was predeceased by her husband, Yoshio Murakami. She is survived by her children Keith (Marilyn) Murakami, Alan Murakami, Norene (Michael) Shim and Gail Murakami. She is also survived by sister, Utako Goo. Lillian is also survived by five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Mahalo to her caregiver, Kiley Kuailani, and Maui Hospice nurse, Colleen Watanabe, for all their loving care and support. Lillian's and Yoshio's ashes will be scattered together at a later date in a ...

Midori T. Orikasa, 97

Midori T. Orikasa, 97 of Kahului, Maui passed away peacefully on November 30, 2019 under the care of Hospice Maui. She was born on September 14, 1922 in Stockton, CA. She is predeceased by her husband Iwao Orikasa. She is survived by sons Edwin (Diane) Orikasa and Lester (JoAnn) Orikasa; daughter Bernie (Dean) Saiki; grandchildren Len Orikasa, Wade (Jill) Orikasa, Ross Orikasa, Kelly (Ben) Sacapanio, Kelsie Orikasa, Jay Saiki, Jenny (Brett) Ho, Mark Saiki. Great grandchildren Aliya, Kalyssa, and Koltyn Orikasa; Kamea Sacapanio; Layla and Noelle Ho. A private celebration of life ...

Gabriel Ramirez-Olea, 56

Gabriel Ramirez-Olea, 56, of Lahaina, passed away on December 2, 2019 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on March 24, 1963 in Mexico City. Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Ballard Family Mortuary, service will begin at 11:30 a.m., cremation will follow. Gabriel worked for Azteca Maui LLC. He is survived by his 6 children, Daniel Alberto Ramirez-Robles, Griselda Ramirez-Robles, Ashley Ku’uipo (Ryan) Arebaugh, Daphne Keilani Ramirez, Ikaika Alexander Ramirez, and Gabriel Kaleikaumaka Ramirez; and 6 grandchildren, Ailane Jaqueline ...

Masuye Shigematsu Hew, 94

Masuye Shigematsu Hew, 94, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2019, at Roselani Place. Services honoring Ms. Hew were held privately by family. Masuye was born on August 22, 1925 to Mr. Kikutaro and Mrs. Shizu Miyamoto in Honolulu, HI. She and her husband Patrick were the owners of Hew's Store and Restaurant and took great pride in providing for their family. When she wasn't working, she enjoyed working in the yard, and shopping, but most importantly, she cherished time spent with family and friends. Masuye Shigematsu Hew is predeceased by her loving ...

Eugene L. Kuszajewski, 82

Eugene L. Kuszajewski passed in peace in Wailuku, Hawaii, under hospice care on Nov. 24, 2019 at the age of 82. He was born Dec. 26, 1936 in Detroit, MI, resided in Alpena, MI for over 50 years. He moved to Maui, Hawaii after retirement and has lived there for the past 15 years. He served in the Air Force (1959-63) and had a lifelong career working for Alpena Telephone Company. In his later years he enjoyed golfing, reading, and cooking and also excelled in mechanical work. He is survived by one sister, Bernadine Klimaszewski, 2 sons, Kent and Eric, and 1 daughter, Tamyra Freeman, ...

Helen Louise Morreira, 89

Helen Louise Morreira, 89, of Makawao, Maui passed away on December 10, 2019 under the care of Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Puunene, Maui on November 10, 1930 to the late David and Nina Cordeiro. Helen will be remembered in the hearts of her loving husband George G. Morreira Sr.; children, Gwen, Roy, George Jr.; 8 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com