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Troy Ibara, 57

Troy Ibara, 57, of Kahului, Maui passed away at Maui Medical Center on January 28,2019. Troy was born on December 21,1961 in Wailuku. He was close to his maternal grandparents, Harold and Martha Ibara. He loved working at Makena Golf Course as a mechanic for over thirty years. He is survived by his mother, Jane Crabb of AZ, brother Randy (Sharon) Ibara and three nephews: Jeremy, Justin and Jason. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Mae Narumi Skyles, 87

Mae Narumi Skyles, 87 of Paia passed away on January 24,2019. Mae was born on May 3,1931 in Paia to George and Miulang Mukogawa. A private service was held at the Holy Rosary Church and she was laid to rest at Maui Memorial Park. Mae is survived by her only daughter, Wendy Skyles, Grandsons, Tyler-Reed Kealoha and Teyler-Reed Kealoha, Niece, Vassilia (Dean) Ishihara and their son Matthew and Nephew Elwyn(Evelyn) "Miko" Mukogawa. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Rosalina R. Braceros, 89

Rosalina R. Braceros, 89, of Kahului passed away on December 28, 2018 at Hale Makua. She was born on February 27th, 1927 in the Philippines. She was a Field Laborer for Maui Land & Pine in Haliimaile. Rosalina is survived by her Sons; Daniel Jr., Albert and Joseph Braceros. Daughters; Gertrude Braceros and Otelia “Lani” Bailey. She is also survived by her Sister; Juanita Ramos Guittap; Grandchildren; Eric, Matthew, Alexandria, Daniel, Paige, Mason, Evan, Shy-Ann and Joseph Jr. Along with Great-Great Grandchild; Taylor-Jane. Rosalina is predeceased by her parents Petrinilo and ...

Maria Conception Alboro, 88

Maria Conception Alboro of Lanai passed away on January 26, 2019. Maria was born on August 23, 1930. Maria is survived by her daughters; Marla Jean, Frances, Veronica (Brian); sons; Guilhermo III (Yvonne), Mark (Darylene), Patrick (Susan), Vincent, Christopher (Arlene), Jaime Jr. (Kelly Ann), Niall (Heather) and sister Eulalia Enfield and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren (Chance). Visitation will be on February 7, 2019 at 5:30 pm. at Union Hall, Lanai City. Services will be on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 9:00 am. at Sacred Hearts Church, Lanai City. Burial will ...

Michael Jay Battaglia, 72

Michael Jay Battaglia, 72, of Hana, passed away on January 24, 2019 at Hospice Maui Hale in Wailuku. He was born on February 25, 1946 in Portland, Oregon. Visitation at 12 noon on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at St. Peters Church in Hana, service 1 p.m., and burial will follow in Puuiki Cemetery. Michael was a self-employed auto mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Buckley Battaglia; sons, Joe (Ali) Battaglia, Nick (Erica) Battaglia; step-daughter, Brianna (Kamaki) Everett; step-son, Ryan (Francelle Ardina) Buckley; grandchildren, Jackson Battaglia, Amelia Battaglia, Adrianna ...

Gilbert Louis “Speedy” Gonzales, 84

Gilbert Louis “Speedy” Gonzales, 84 passed away peacefully under the care of Island Hospice in Kahului on January 12, 2019. He was born on January 21, 1936. He is pre-deceased by his wife of 62 years, Betty Lou Elsie Gonzales. Daughters: Donna L. Perkins, Clarisse A. Baisa, Gilbertha L. Kan Hai (Matthew) and Lavern M. Gonzales. He has six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Gilbert is the last of the Gonzales family from Puuhala, Wailuku, Maui. His parents were Trinidad and Braulio Gonzales His celebration of Life will be held February 7, 2019 at Ballard’s ...