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Lolita Dayola Balmores, 69

Lolita D. Balmores, 69, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on May 1, 2019, at her home under the care of Hospice Maui, with loving family by her side. She was born on April 24, 1950, in the Philippines. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Ballard Family Mortuary; prayer service will begin at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Christ the King Church; mass will begin at 11:00 a.m.; burial will follow, 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery in Wailuku. Lolita retired at HMS ...

Shizue Stella Honda, 95

Shizue Stella Honda, 95, passed away on March 28, 2019. She is survived by her step-children, Rodney Honda and Lezlee (Larry) Haynes, nieces and nephews, Dawn Shishido, Victor Shishido and Lisa (Wendell) Corpuz, Marilyn (Matthew) Mochizuki, Ralph (Melissa) Tadaki, Carl (Paula) Tadaki and Richard Tadaki. Private services have been held in her honor. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Gladys Lai, 89

Gladys Lai, 89,of Waihe'e, Maui, passed away under Hospice Maui's care on April 11, 2019 at Hale Makua, Kahului. She was a retired pineapple trimmer for the Maui Pineapple Cannery. Born in Waihe'e on November 12,1929 to the late Houpo and Hannah Lai, Gladys is predeceased by her siblings, David, George, Milton, and Marian Makua. She is survived by her sisters Diannah Goo, Amy Hashimoto, Lena Morton; cousin Allen (Deborah) Lee; and several generations of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be held Friday May 17, 9:30 am-10:30 am at St.Ann's Church in Waihe'e, service to ...

Roy Hiroshi Mukai, 82

Roy Hiroshi Mukai, 82, of Kahului passed away on March 11, 2019 at Hospice Maui. He was born to Masaru and Sakae Mukai on October 6, 1936 in Puunene, Maui. He was a graduate of Baldwin High School. After 3 years in the Army, he worked for A&B, Baldwin High School, the State of Hawaii, and the Department of Transportation Highway Division until his retirement at age 55. He is survived by his loving wife, Wendy Shizuko; brothers, Stanley (Teruko) Mukai, and Melvyn (Magel) Mukai; sister, Joan (Larry) Yokoyama; nephews, Troy (Jean) Yokoyama, Darin (Fiance Maureen Oshiro) Yokoyama, and ...

George Kauhaku Mundon 63

George Kauhaku Mundon 63, passed away at Kaiser Permanente Hospital on Tuesday April 30,2019 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by family Mom: Leona Mundon-Kahoonei of Hilo. Dad: Richard Kahoonei of Hilo. Sister: Laurilyn (Frank) Puni of Anahola, Kauai: Sister: Kennydeane Kane of Kapaa, Kauai; Nieces & Nephews, Uncles & Aunties, Cousins & Family friend : Camie Kaohelaulii of Anahola, Kauai. A Memorial Service will be held at Kauai Veterans Cemetery at Hanapepe Kauai on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 at 10am. Casual Attire. Arrangements By: Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

Sandra Lee Simon, 71

Sandra Lee Simon, a retired Maui High School English and Drama teacher known for her high energy, vibrance, and love of shopping and travel, died at the Hospice Hale in Kahului on April 25, 2019 at the age of 71. She is survived by her daughter Glory Simon and her siblings Paula Kravitz and Marshall Tauber. Her ashes have been spread across 11 spots of beauty on Maui including Hana the only place on the island she always wanted to live and didn't. No services are being held but a Facebook page has been set up to share condolences and memories: fb.me/rememberingsandeesimon Online ...