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Richard Anselm Amoral, 91

Richard Anselm Amoral, 91, of Pukalani, passed away on April 29, 2019 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on April 21, 1928 in Paia, Maui. Visitation 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Ballard Family Mortuary, prayer service 11:45 a.m., cremation will follow. Richard was a graduate of St. Anthony High School. He retired from Hawaiian Airlines where he worked as a Lead Line Servicer. Richard was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Amoral. He is survived by his daughters, Vanessa (Emil) Muraoka, Laurie (Vernon) Peneku, and Juli Burk; siblings, Lionel Amoral-deceased ...

Elsie Yukiko Arakawa, 91 

Elsie Yukiko Arakawa, 91 of Kahului, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday April 24th, 2019. She was born on December 26th, 1927 in Wailuku. She is predeceased by her parents Ryoyo and Ushi Kuwae and her husband Masaichi “Quart” Arakawa. Elsie also leaves to cherish her memory by her sons Gerald Arakawa and Michael (Sue) Arakawa; daughters Jo-Ann (Kenneth) Sato and Carole Arakawa (Kat Phillip); grandchildren Kristy Arakawa, Randy Arakawa, Lauri (Mark) Pigao, Lindi Sato (Byron Sambrano) and Liana Sato; and two great grandchildren Sophia and Ayva ...

Derrick Kaleoaloha Fo, 67

It’s been a good time together! Derrick Kaleoaloha Fo, 67, born on October 18, 1951 passed away on February 26, 2019. He is survived by Allen K. Fo (brother), Uilani (Gary) Roberts, Aloha Fo, Kanai Fo and children: Spencer (Angie) K. Marcus, Tiana (Kai) Eskoldson, Nainoa Issac Fo, 6 grandchildren and lifelong soulmate Debbie Goodwin and ohana. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Samuel Haawe Au Hoon, 55         

 Samuel “Beanie” Haawe Au Hoon, 55 years old of Kihei, HI passed away on Saturday April 20, 2019. He was born on Oahu, December 10, 1963. He is predeceased in death by his father, William Au Hoon Jr. and brother, William Awa Au Hoon. He is survived by his mother, Annie Kuuleilani (Kanahele) Au Hoon. His wife, Ludie Amanda (Samuelu) Au Hoon. Sons, Kamuela Kamaki Au Hoon, James Kaniela Awana (Kalei), 2 stepsons, Joshua Vae Kamaunu (Bernice) and Jeramiah Naki Kamaunu (Noel), 1 step daughter Leata Amanda Kamaunu (Selusi), 15 grandchildren, 2 brothers Kalani Kaiiliili Au Hoon (Hilary) ...

Akira Matsuura, 92

Akira Matsuura, 92, of Kahului, passed away peacefully, on April 7, 2019 at Hospice Maui Hale in Wailuku. Private services were held by the family on April 22, 2019. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. He was a retired public accountant. Mr Matsuura is survived by his sisters Fumiko Sorayama and Sueko Moritomo; brothers, Naoto, Kiyoto and Kazuo Matsuura. He was predeceased by his brothers, Hajime, Masao, and Kiyoshi Matsuura. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Lawrence Makaaha Pua, 65

Lawrence Makaaha Pua, 65, of Hana, Maui, passed away on April 18, 2019, at Hana Medical Center. He was born on March 18, 1954, in Hana. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Ballard Family Mortuary; service will begin at 11:00 a.m.; burial will follow, 2:00 p.m., at Valley Isle Memorial Park Cemetery in Haiku. Ballard Family Mortuary is assisting with funeral arrangements. Lawrence recently retired from Travaasa Hana, formerly known as Hotel Hana Maui. He enjoyed playing music with family and friends, playing golf, going on around the ...