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Edith F. Aoki, 83

Edith F. Aoki, 83 of Wailuku, Maui had peacefully passed at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, December 5th, 2018. She was born in Honolulu on December 13th, 1934. Edith dedicated the last 25 years to help raise her 3 grandchildren and to help at Party Paradise. Edith is survived by her son, Naron Aoki; daughter, Jamie Sato; sister, Joan Yoshino; grandchildren, Jared Sato, Royce Sato, Niki Sato, and Melissa Aoki. She was predeceased by her brothers Hideo "Blackie" Yamura and Patrick "Gabby" (Edwina) Yamura; and granddaughter Bobbie Aoki. Services will be held on Saturday ...

Kristine Lee Arakawa, 42

Kristine Lee Arakawa, 42 of Las Vegas, passed away on December 11, 2018 in Las Vegas. She was born on February 5, 1976 in Wailuku, Maui. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Ballard Family Mortuary, service will begin at 5:30 p.m., and cremation will follow. Kristine is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Woods; parents, Rodney and Brenda Arakawa; sister, Samantha (Guy) Nishimura; Nieces, Taylor, Kiyana, and Lily-Rose Nishimura; grandmother, Helen Lee; uncle, Brian Arakawa; uncle and aunty, Dennis & Vivian Lee; cousin, Jeinine (Brett) ...

Kevin Pono De Lima, 68

Kevin Pono De Lima, 68, of Kihei, passed away on December 15, 2018 at Hospice Hale Maui in Wailuku. He was born on July 29, 1950 in Ulupalakua, Maui. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Ballard Family Mortuary, Kahului, service will begin at 7 p.m. and cremation will follow. Kevin was a graduate of Castle High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, Air Born Ranger. He worked for the City and County Refuse in Honolulu, and was a groundskeeper in Hana and Kula. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann De Lima; children, Bianca Fergerstrom, ...

Rosa Enriques, 76

Rosa Enriques, 76, of Makawao, Maui passed away in peace, on November 24, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Aiea, Oahu on January 14, 1942 to the late Marcelino and Feliciana Siarot. Rosa is survived by her husband of 45 years, James Rodney Enriques; children, Melissa (Maghanoy) Stoppiello, Robert Enriques, Marcie Enriques Schuler, James R. Enriques Jr., John Enriques, Jacquelynn Enriques-Wolff; brother, Alfred Siarot; and 8 grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Norman’s Mortuary on Thursday, December 27, 2018. Viewing will begin at 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ...

Benedicto Haber, 81

Benedicto Haber, also known as Ben, 81, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2018 at his residence with loving family by his side. Services honoring Mr. Haber will be held on Friday, December 28, 2018 at Christ the King Church. Visitation will begin at 6:30 pm, and service at 7:00 pm. Services will continue on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Christ the King Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, and Mass at 11:00 am. Benedicto Haber will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park at 12:30 pm. Benedicto was born on March 25, 1937 to Mr. Alejandro and Mrs. ...

Esther Kazumi Hanzawa, 87

Esther Kazumi Hanzawa, 87, of Pukalani passed away peacefully on December 1, 2018 at Hale Makua-Wailuku.   Esther was born on September 18, 1931 in Lahaina. Esther is survived by her children: Glenn and Neil Hanzawa and Marsha (Vernon) Yamada as well as her pride and joy, her grandchildren-Kylie, Kyana-lei and Brody Yamada.  She is also survived by her sisters: Ethel Yano, Miyoko Aoki, and Lillian Uehara.Esther was predeceased by her husband, Donald Hanzawa, and siblings Takeo Aotaki, Akio Aotaki, Masao Aotaki, and Natsuko Kaya. The family would like to thank the staff of Hale ...