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Yasuhiko Takushi, 91

Yasuhiko Takushi, 91, of Haiku, born on August 21, 1927, passed away on July 13, 2019 in Kahului. He served in the Army; raised pineapple; and after 25 years, retired from the State Department of Health, Vector Control Division in 1989. He is survived by daughter, Jill (Michael) Jamgochian; son, Mark (Melanie) Takushi; sister, Jean Silva; grandchildren, David and Steven Jamgochian and step-grandchildren Emma and Matthew Kaimiola. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Marian (Asato) Takushi; parents Angi and Kamado Takushi; brothers, Yasutoshi and Yasuyuki Takushi; sisters, ...

Barbara Ruth Susan “Susie” Uwekoolani, 62

Barbara Ruth Susan “Susie” Uwekoolani, 62, of Kahului, passed away on July 22, 2019 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on October 10, 1956 in Victoria, B.C., Canada. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Ballard Family Mortuary, memorial services will begin at 7 p.m. She was a Registered Nurse at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Susie embraced the Hawaiian culture with her whole heart. She enjoyed helping others and exemplified what Aloha really was. She is survived by her husband, Rodney Uwekoolani; 2 daughters, Rachel (John) ...

Seth Jonathan Cyr, 29

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Seth Jonathan Cyr (Sethyboy), age 29 our beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed suddenly on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the hospital and went to be with our Lord Jesus. Seth will always be remembered for his gentle spirit, big heart, and kindness towards others. Seth will be missed everyday by his Father Kevin Cyr, his Mother Patricia Scofield, his brother Sam Cyr, his sister Jessica Madrid (Kili), his niece Kau'ilani Kaneali'i and nephews Zion, Kapio, and Kili Madrid, along with his loving Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and many great ...

Gerard Leslie DeRego, 85

Gerard Leslie DeRego, 85 of Kahului, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. He was born in Wailuku, Maui on November 20, 1933, to the late Frank DeRego & Caroline Rickard. For many years, he was a Manager at United Auto Parts and has served our country in the U.S. Army. Although he is no longer here, he will continue to live in the hearts of brothers Christopher and Neal; children Bridget (Skip) Davids, Richard (Jeanette) Hope, Michele Schaffer, John (Lesa) DeRego Lamb, Daniel DeRego, Dawn DeRego, Geri DeRego, and Gerard (G.J.) DeRego, Jr.; 19 grandchildren; 27 ...

Robert Po’okapu Keli’iho’omalu Jr., 81

Robert Po’okapu Keli’iho’omalu Jr., 81, of Hilo, Hawaii, passed away on July 6, 2019 in Kahului, Maui. He was born on January 19, 1938 in Hilo, Hawaii. He served in the United States Army in Germany. He was a Chef, Able Seaman in Merchant Marines, Seaman with Hawaiian Tug and Barge and Young Brothers. Services to be held on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Ballard Family Mortuary Hilo, 570 Kinoole St. Hilo, HI 96720. Visitation at 5:00pm, service at 6:30pm. Burial at 9:00am, on August 2, 2019 at Veterans 2, 110 Laimana St. Hilo, HI 96720. Robert is survived by Brothers Francis ...

Johanna “Jo” Wilhelm, 93

Johanna “Jo” Wilhelm, 93 of Lahaina, Maui passed away surrounded by her loved ones on July 18, 2019. She was born in San Antonio, TX on February 24, 1926. She was preceded in death by her father, Willy K. Hansen of Denmark; mother, Petra Morales of San Antonio, TX; step-father; Louis Morales of San Antonio, TX; sister, Eloise Gorham of San Antonio, TX; grandson, Sean Louis Wilhelm. She is survived by her daughter, Dianne (Barry) Lagbas; son, Fredrick S. (Caroline) Wilhelm Jr.; grandchildren, Dr. Mychael Lagbas, Fredrick (Katie) S. Wilhelm III, Elizabeth Lagbas; great grandchildren, ...