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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, ...

Robyn Marie Ching, 61

Robyn Marie Ching, 61 of Waikoloa, Hawaii, died July 1 at the Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu on August 31, 1957. Celebration of life 9 a.m. July 27 at Haycraft Beach in Maalaea. Casual attire, loose flowers welcome. She is survived by her companion, Thomas Wheeler of Kona; sons, Patrick Ching of Lahaina, Christopher Ching of Kahului; daughters, April Fetalvero of Westminster, CA., Jaymie (Brad) Balberdi of Kahului; brothers, Jens (Rebecca) Lerback of Woodburn, OR., Joseph Lerback of Waikoloa, HI., Jake (Carol Lorenzo) Lerback of Kona, Jensley Lerback of Lahaina; ...

William Howard Knowlton, 66

William Howard Knowlton, 66 of Haiku passed away peacefully at home under hospice care on July 18,2019. William was born on October 2,1952 to William & Louise Knowlton in Honolulu, HI. He is survived by his wife Cathy, children; Wai'oli Knowlton and Johanna(Brian) Comegys, mother Louise Knowlton, brother Douglas (Patty) Knowlton, nephews Erik Knowlton & Bradford Knowlton. He is pre-deceased by his father, William Henry Knowlton and brother Mark Knowlton. Bill was a teacher with the DOE for 26 years most of the time spent at Haiku Elementary School. He carried his students in his ...

Barbara Anne Baillie, 67

Barbara Anne Baillie, 67, of Kula, passed away on May 27, 2019 in Kahului, Maui. She was born on June 23, 1951 in Nebraska. Barbara retired as the Director of Medical Records at Kuakini Health System in Honolulu before moving to Maui. She is survived by her husband, Carl Baillie of Kula. She was predeceased by her father Dr. Robert E. Roemmich, her mother Elizabeth J. (Gore), and her younger Brother Richard Roemmich. Private services will be held at a later date. Ballard Family Mortuary assisted with the arrangements. Condolences may be made to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Margaret Silva Cabral, 92

Margaret S. Cabral of Olinda passed away on July 15, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 5, 1927 in Makawao, Maui. Family and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at St. Joseph Church in Makawao starting at 9:00 am. Mass begins at 10:00 am with burial to follow at Makawao Veteran’s Cemetery. Margaret is pre deceased by her husband of 60 years, Joseph Cabral, grandson James Cabral, and 8 siblings. She is survived by her sons, Frank (Kim Baker) and Michael (Cari Sumabat); daughters, Ramona (Glenn) Ho, Theresa Cabral, and Paula (Ned Jr) ...