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Stephanie Rose Arakawa, 65

Stephanie Rose Arakawa, 65, of Hali’imaile, passed away on August 15th at Hospice Hale Maui. She was born on July 14th, 1954. Stephanie is survived by her husband, Wesley Arakawa, daughter, Lauren (Matthew) Arakawa Gonzales, granddaughter, Taylor Love Gonzales and sister, Liane Reed along with numerous nieces and nephews. Her warm smile and loving hug will always be remembered by those who knew her. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 7th from 10:00am to 11:00am at the Church of the First Born, 87 Makomako St., Hali’imaile with service and lunch to ...

Ann Ritsuko Burd 74

Ann Ritsuko Burd, 74 of Kula, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 27th, 2019. She was born in Wailuku, Hawaii on May, 14th, 1945. Although she is no longer here, she will continue to live in the hearts of her loving husband, Tim Burd; brothers, Howard Nishimoto (Luella) from Oahu, Kelly-Ann (David) Wong, Keith Nishimoto (Darcy), Kevin Nishimoto and her 4 grand-nieces/nephews. She is predeceased by her parents Tatsuo Nishimoto and Ayako Nagsue. The Burd family would like to express a heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Islands Hospice and Maui Memorial Medical Center 4th & ...

Ronald S. Gima, 64

Ronald S. Gima, 64 of Honolulu, passed away on August 8, 2019. He was born on November 23, 1954 in Puunene, Maui. A memorial in Ronald’s honor will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului. Ronald was a retired teacher. He is survived by his mother, Katherine Yakabe Gima; sisters, JoAnn Lowe (Warren-deceased), Leona Morgan (Richard); and 10 nieces and nephews. Condolences may be made to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Aliya Kauamaikalani Hue Sing, 24

Aliya Kauamaikalani Hue Sing, 24, of Wailuku, passed away on August 10, 2019 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on February 18, 1995 in Wailuku. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kings Cathedral Maui, service will begin at 11 a.m. and cremation will follow. Aliya was a transporter for Maui Handi Transport. She is survived by her father, Damien Hue Sing III; mother, Kaleiokalani Aweau; brother, Aaron Punikaia Apela Kamau Hue Sing; grandparents, Albert and Linda Kamau; aunts, Donna, Annette, Hoku, Dorma, and Nadine; uncles, ...

Myrtle Haruko Ishikawa, 90

Myrtle Haruko Ishikawa, 90, of Kahului, Maui passed away on July 15, 2019 at Hale Makua Kahului. Private services were held. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Myrtle is survived by her husband, Larry Ishikawa; son, Ronald (Lorraine) Ishikawa; daughters, Paula (Dave) Fukuoka, Phyllis (Neil) Nakama; grandchildren, Ty and Jenna Nakama, Ronson Ishikawa; siblings, Hideo Goya, Janet Machan Nakamura. The family would like to thank Hale Makua - Pikake Wing and Islands Hospice.   Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Thelma Tomeko Kasahara, 90

Thelma Tomeko Kasahara, 90, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2019 with loving family by her side. Services honoring Mrs. Kasahara were held privately by family. Thelma was born on April 5, 1929 to Mr. Masaki and Mrs. Ichi Tokuoka in Makawao, HI. She was a front end manager at star market, who took pride in caring for the children and handling the finances. When she wasn't working, she enjoyed going to Vegas; but most importantly, she enjoyed quality time with friends and family. Thelma is pre-deceased by her loving husband of 48 years, Isamu ...