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Tsutomu “Tom” Yamada, 104,

Tsutomu "Tom" Yamada, 104, of Wailuku passed away on 4/13/2019 at his home. He was born on August 21, 1914 to Tokumatsu and Tsuyeo Yamada. Tom was an agricultural inspector for the State of Hawaii. Tom is survived by his daughter, Susan (Alvin) Inouye. Grandchildren: Keith (Vivian) Inouye, Wendy Inouye. Great- grandchildren: Codee Santos, Ceejay Santos, Keian Inouye, Kolby Inouye, Kazen Inouye and two great-great grand-daughters. Private Service were held. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Roy Hiroshi Mukai, 82

There was an error in the date of passing in The Maui News on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Roy Hiroshi Mukai, 82, of Kahului passed away on March 12, 2019 at Hospice Maui. He was born to Masaru and Sakae Mukai on October 6, 1936 in Puunene, Maui. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

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 ...