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Hiroshi Arisumi, 98

Hiroshi Arisumi, 98, of Kula, passed away on March 8, 2019, peacefully and surrounded by his family. He was a veteran of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and was passionate about continuing its legacy with the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center. In 1952, he co-founded Arisumi Brothers, Inc. In the early 1960's, he bought his place in Kula and moved there full time in 1965.  His passion to experiment with farming resulted in delicious persimmons and other produce and flowers to share with family and friends.  After retiring from Arisumi Brothers, he devoted his time to farming and to ...

William Emil Lindstrom, 93 Nov. 5, 1925 – March 15, 2019

William Lindstrom, age 93, died at his home in Pukalani on March 15. The first of five children, his early years were spent in the coal-mining town of Johnstown, PA and the steel city of Pittsburgh. He was a 20-year Army veteran, director of Maui Community College’s Library Learning Resource Center, and two-term mayor of Pleasant Hill, Tennessee, a small rural town in Cumberland County. Bill enjoyed the outdoors and physical activity. He completed seven marathons after age 40, hiked and backpacked until age 70, bicycled 50 miles in a bile rally at 75, and enjoyed RV camping till 80. ...

Clarence Makoto Okamura, 86

Clarence Makoto Okamura, 86, of Kula, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2019, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Services honoring Mr. Okamura were held privately at his request. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with the arrangements. Clarence was born on April 12, 1932, in Wailuku to Masaru & Hinayo Okamura. He was the eldest of three siblings, followed by sisters Clara and Jane. Clarence attended Lahainaluna High School and graduated in 1950. In 1952, he joined the U.S. Army to fight in the Korean War, working his way up to the rank of staff sergeant. Upon his discharge, Clarence ...

Soichi H. Shimodoi, 91

Soichi H. Shimodoi, 91 of Kahului, passed away on March 18, 2019 at Hale Makua, Kahului. He was born on March 29, 1927 in North Kohala, Hawaii. He was a self-employed Electrician and was a veteran of the United States Army. Private services were held. Ballard Family Mortuary assisted with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Presentacion Madamba Visaya, 75

Presentacion Madamba Visaya, 75, of Kahului, passed away at her home on March 28,2019. She was born in #8 Binsang Pasu Quin Ilocos Norte, Philippines on November 22,1943 to Esteban and Vicenta Madamba. Mrs Visaya is survived by her husband Salvador Visaya. Children: Rosario (Alvin) Dadis, Salve (Sonny) Agonoy, Sheila Marie (Samson) Padasdao, Emerson (Rose) Visaya and Vic Ann (Darwin) Pacol. 12 grandchildren. Siblings: Orlando (Linda) Madamba, Eduardo (Susan) Madamba, Modesto (Fely) Madamba, Artemio (Vicky) Madamba, Nestor (Rosemarie) Madamba. Services will be held at Christ the King ...

Dean Komasa Yamashiro, 60

Dean Komasa Yamashiro, 60, of Pukalani, Maui, passed away on March 11, 2019. He was born on July 20, 1958, in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. In memory of Dean, a memorial will be held over Urn, on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Norman’s Mortuary, with visitation from 9:00 a.m.; eulogy will begin at 10:45am; service starts at 11:00 a.m.; a private burial will be held. Dean was in active duty with the US Army from 1977-1981 and later served in the US Army Reserve. He also worked at Kula Hospital, Vector Control, Part-Time Mechanic at Dollar Rent-A-Car, Part-Time Mechanic at Fred’s Produce Maui, ...