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Lillian “Gloria” Yamaguchi, 81

Lillian “Gloria” Yamaguchi, 81, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2019 at Maui Memorial Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Gloria was born on January 15, 1938 to Rosario and Marcelino Purugganan in Wailuku, Maui; she was raised in Waikapu and graduated from Baldwin High School, Class of 1957. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and caregiver to countless children. She loved music and was an accomplished singer. A celebration of Life Mass will be held at St. Anthony Church on Saturday, March 16, ...

Violet Lei Johns, 82

Violet Lei Johns, 82 of Lana’i City passed away on February 3rd, 2019. She born on September 15th, 1936 in Moloka’i. Violet is survived by Sons; Vernon Davis and Rho Neves. Daughters; Barbara Vaiaoga and Vicki Campbell. Brother; Tommy Enfield. Along with 10 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her Parents; Annie Mikala Cockett Enfield and Albert Enfield Sr., Siblings; Louisa Preza, Ben Enfield, Sylvia Young, Lakalo Albert Enfield, Rosemary Vasquez (Kanani), and Lily Akuna. Services will be held on Saturday March 2nd, 2019 at Ka Lokahi Church on ...

Kazumi “Kazu” Kawakami 87

Kazumi Kawakami, 87, of Wailuku passed away peacefully at Hale Makua Kahului under the care of Hale Makua North, Hospice Maui and surrounded by his loving family on February 10, 2019. Services honoring Mr. Kawakami will be held at St. Anthony Church on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Visitation will begin at 9:00am with the eulogy at 10:15am. Mass will begin at 11:00am. He will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park at 2:00pm. Kazumi was born in Lahaina on May 3, 1931. He proudly served his Country as a U.S. Marine. In 1955 he met the love of his life at Maui Pine, Alice ...

Yoshio Murakami, 94

Yoshio Murakami, 94, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2019 at his residence with loving family by his side. Services honoring Mr. Murakami were held privately by family. Yoshio was born on October 11, 1924 to Mr. Yoneji and Mrs. Uku Murakami in Maui, Hawaii. Yoshio served proudly in the Unites States Army. He worked as a Division Director at United Public Workers. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed fishing, and golfing; but most importantly, he enjoyed time with friends and family. Yoshio Murakami leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of ...

Magdalena “Madge” Peterson, 96

Magdalena “Madge” Peterson, 96, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2019 at Hale Makua, Wailuku. She was born on July 9, 1922 in Pennsylvania. She retired as a waitress from the Sheraton Maui Hotel. Madge is survived by her son, Kenneth “Pete” A. Peterson and his family. Mahalo to Lanai Community at Hale Makua Wailuku and Hospice Maui for their patient professional care of Madge. Madge requested no service, donations can be made in her honor to Hospice Maui. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Dionisio Yago Guzman, 75

There was an error in his job history and wife’s name from the obituary that ran in The Maui News on Sunday, February 17, 2019. He worked at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, in the machinery dept., for 19 years and at Embassy Suites in the housekeeping dept. for 18 years. He was predeceased by his son, Lysander Guzman and will continue to live in the hearts of his loving wife, Evelyn Agatep Guzman; sons, Billy John Guzman, John (Erin) Guzman, Dionicio Guzman Jr.; daughters, Alfa (Dave) Shields, Mary Anne Guzman; brothers, Pedro (Bennie) Guzman, Feliciano (Clarita) Guzman; 7 ...