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Benjamin Floyd Helm, 81

Benjamin Floyd Helm, 81, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2019 at his residence with loving family by his side. Services honoring Mr. Helm will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at 307 Molokai Hema, Kahului, from 12:00pm to 3:30pm. Benjamin was born on July 8, 1938 to Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Annie Helm in Wailuku, Maui, HI. Benjamin worked as a mechanic for the County of Maui. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed working on cars, motorcycles, and taking care of his dogs, but most importantly, he enjoyed quality time with family and friends. Benjamin is ...

Clayton Wayne Mahealani Aloy, 67

Clayton Wayne Mahealani Aloy, 67 of Wailuku, Maui passed away a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend on October 30, 2019. He was born in the Puunene Hospital on September 2, 1952 to the late James and Mitsue Aloy. Clayton is survived by his wife, Haunani Aloy; sons, Keola Curnan, Jamie Aloy, Liko Aloy; daughter, Jode Aloy; brother, Patrick Aloy; 10 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. Services will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Norman’s Mortuary. Visitation to begin at 9:00 a.m. with services to begin at 10:00 a.m. Burial to ...

Brian C. Manuel, 61

Brian Christopher Manuel, 61, of Makawao Maui, passed away on October 18, 2019 at his Residence. He was born on October 4, 1958, in Honolulu. Brian was a Vice President for Steamer’s All Island Painting. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Ballard Family Mortuary; service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Lunch to Follow Brian is survived by his spouse Gail Valoroso; Son, Brian Manuel Jr. (Larrilyn), Daughter, Berenita Ayala (Daniel); Stepchildren; Keola Valoroso (Rhea), Jeremy Valoroso (Christy), Joseph Rackley; and 12 ...

Cora Gene Leiko Nakao, 69

Cora Gene Leiko Nakao, 69, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2019. Services honoring Ms. Nakao were held privately by family. Cora was born on December 31, 1949 to Mr. Mitsuyoshi and Mrs. Hisayo (Miyamura) Nakao in Maui, HI. She was a manager at Pizza Hut, who took pride in providing a steady pizza diet for the family and friends. When she wasn't working, she enjoyed baking, reading, and online shopping, but most importantly, she cherished time spent with family and friends. Cora Nakao leaves to cherish her memory, sisters, Joyce Nakao, and Linda (Norman) ...

Roy Keikilani Otis, 73

Roy Keikilani Otis, 73, of Hilo, HI died on October 23, 2019 at the Hilo Medical Center. Private services. Dodo Mortuary, Inc. Hilo is in charge of arrangements. He was born on November 12, 1945 in Honolulu, HI. He was a retired employee with the Hawaii Electric Light Company, former employee of Maui Electric, Dillingham Shipyard and the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. He is survived by his wife, Mari Otis of Hilo, HI; daughters, Maile (Adam Asing) Otis of Honolulu, HI and Kuulei Otis of Las Vegas, NV; sons, Dustin (Dayna) Otis of Hilo, HI and Jordan Otis of Phoenix, AZ; ...

Cathlynn Tracy Rafael, 60

Cathlynn Tracy Rafael, 60, of Makawao, Maui, passed away on October 25, 2019 under the care of Hospice Maui. She was born on August 12, 1959, in California. She is survived by her father, Charles M. Rafael; siblings, Charles M. Rafael Jr. (Vickie), Colleen Hauptman ( Thomas), Chris M. Rafael (Rika), Cheryl M. Jarrell; God Daughter, Adrianna Babchuk; French Bull Dog Ida Rose; Numerous Nieces and Nephews. Cathlynn is pre deceased by her mother, Amparo Rafael and brother Cameron M. Rafael. Private services will be held. Condolences may be made to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com