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Erwin “Bolly” Mark Helekahi, 64

Erwin Mark Helekahi was born on July 19th, 1954. He passed away on May 10th, 2019 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Erwin was born and raised in Hana, Maui and graduated from Lahainaluna High School as a State Champion Wrestler. He served 4 years with the United States Air Force where he was stationed in San Francisco and became a lifelong Oakland Raiders fan. Erwin was also the interpretive park guide for Haleakala National Park in Kipahulu since 2014. Teaching visitors the spirit of aloha and earning the admiration and affection of everyone that he met. He was also a master weaver ...

Gabriel A. Pascua 41,

Gabriel Alika Pascua, 41 of Haiku, Maui, had passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019. He was born on January 12, 1978 to Deborah A. Francis and David J. Pascua. Although he is no longer here, he will continue to live in the hearts of his brothers, Kapena (Maui Akahi) Pascua, Zachary Pascua; nieces and nephews, Kano’i, Hanu, Kukoa, Elina and many aunties and uncles. Inurnment will be at a later date. Condolences may be sent at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Alice Ragasa, 85

Alice Ragasa, 85, of Kahului, passed away May 8, 2019 in Las Vegas. Services will be held at Christ the King Church on May 28th from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm with Mass at 7:00 pm. She is survived by her Grandson Stacey (Jena) Ragasa; her Great Granddaughters Ka-Sandra (Duke) Ragasa and Jer-Zee Ragasa; brothers, Placido “Fat” Domingo and James “Jimmy” Barrientos; sisters, Helen Mercedes, Eleanor “Bobo” Aquinde and Gloria Manzano.

William “Papa Willy” Acain, 80

William “Papa Willy” Acain, 80, of Pukalani passed away peacefully under the care of Islands Hospice at his home surrounded by his loving family on May 13, 2019. He was born on July 11, 1938 in Paia, Maui and was the 7th out of 13 children; seven boys and six girls. At an early age he worked for Endo Painting and in his later years worked for March Painting until his retirement at the age of 70. He was dedicated to his work and often came home with painting equipment that needed to be fixed. He was a very patient person and in time passed on his ability to fix things to some of ...

Gail Yeager, 83

Gail Yeager, a longtime resident of Maui (Kihei and Makawao), born October 22, 1935, in the Bronx, New York passed away unexpectedly at 1:35 pm Tuesday, May 14th.  She is survived by her life partner, James Awai, Sisters: Loretta Bacon and Sherry Williams, Daughters: Jacqueline Cullati, Michelle Rogers and Toni Marie Davis, Grandchildren: David Williams, Sev Jimenez, Tim Cullati, Brad Cullati, George Matthies, Jennifer Matthies, Melisa Culbreth, Jeremy Culbreth, Arlene Culbreth, Jo Marie Culbreth, Ashley Davis, Haley Davis and Edward Davis and 13 great-grandchildren & Best Friend: ...

Florence Yuriko Yasui, 99

Florence Yuriko Yasui, 99, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2019 with loving family by her side. Services honoring Ms. Yasui will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Kahului Hongwanji, with visitation at 4:00pm and service at 5:00pm. Florence was born on December 1, 1919 to Mr. Koichi and Mrs. Yoshi Kamada in Kona, Hawaii. Florence worked as a waitress at Toda Drug. Florence worked hard and did all she could to support her family. People naturally gravitated to her personality, her gratitude, her compassion, and loving nature. Florence is pre-deceased by ...