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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 ...

Dionisio Yago Guzman, 75

Dionisio Yago Guzman Sr., 75 of Kihei, Maui had passed away on Friday, January 25th, 2019 under the care of Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on October 8th, 1943 in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines to the late Fulgencio & Albina Campos Guzman. He was a Supervisor Houseman of Hyatt Regency Maui Resort And Spa & Embassy Suites. He was predeceased by his son, Lysander Guzman and will continue to live in the hearts of his loving wife, Evelyn Azurin Guzman; sons, Billy John Guzman, John (Erin) Guzman, Dionicio Guzman Jr.; daughters, Alfa (Dave) Shields, Mary Anne Guzman; brothers, ...

Albert Jitsuo Higuchi, 95

Albert Jitsuo Higuchi, 95, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2019 with loving family by his side. Services honoring Mr. Higuchi were held privately by family. Albert was born on December 4, 1923 to Mr. Goro and Mrs. Kiku Higuchi in Lahaina, Maui. Albert as a Maintenance Worker at The Pioneer Mill in Lahaina. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed traveling to Japan, and walking around the Japanese shops, but most importantly, spending time with friends and family. Albert is predeceased by his parents, Mr. Goro Higuchi, and Mrs. Kiku Higuchi; and brothers, Daniel ...