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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, ...

Setsuko Matsunaga, 86

Setsuko Matsunaga, 86, of Kahului passed away peacefully to be home with the Lord on February 16, 2019 at Hale Makua. She was born on August 20, 1932. She is predeceased by her husband Masamichi Matsunaga. She is survived by her daughters, Diane Parabicoli (Steve) and Rene Parabicoli (Robert), and son Alan (Valerie) Matsunaga; grandchildren Anthony Parabicoli, Randall Parabicoli, Shawna Matsunaga and Chad Kosaka. Private Services were held. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Ward Winchell Baker, 94

Ward Winchell Baker passed away peacefully at Hospice Hale in Wailuku on March 14th, 2019. He was born on November 11th, 1924 in Manhattan Beach, California. Ward is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Jacqueline Baker. Along with their two Sons; Brad (Ann) Baker and David (Susan) Baker. Ward also is survived by his 4 Grandchildren; Davis, Jacob, Aaron and Emily. Private services in honor of Ward will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Orlando Gratacos, 76

Orlando Gratacos, 76, of Las Vegas passed away on February 8, 2018. He was born on March 27, 1941 in Puerto Rico and retired as a truck driver from Paradise Beverages. Orlando is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Gratacos (J.P); brother, Carlos Gratacos from New Jersey; sisters, Elba Migliore from Arizona, Lourdes Bonnett from Arizona, Carmen Ferreira from California, Gloria Arbelo from California; grandchildren, Kalena Gratacos and Jordan Namauu. He is predeceased by his wife, Diana Gratacos and sister, Lydia Gratacos from California. Inurnment will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, ...

Gorgonio “Gonio” Guillermo, 92

Gorgonio “Gonio” Guillermo, 92, was born on June 30th, 1926 in Keanae Maui. He passed away on March 12th, 2019 peacefully at his home in Paia. He served in the US Army from 1945-1947. Upon returning was employed at Maui Pineapple Company as a carpenter and retired after 42 years. Gonio being restless as a retiree found employment at the Department of Agriculture as a Plant Protection Aid for 25 years until retirement in 2018 at the age of 91. Gonio is survived by his loving wife of 72 years Momoe Elizabeth Guillermo. Along with their children, Sons; Jackie K. (Naomi S.) ...