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Victoria Ruiz Acoba

The time of service was changed from the original display obituary that ran on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Services will be held on Friday, December 14, 2018, viewing 5:00 - 8:30 pm at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church with vigil prayer service at 6:30 pm. Saturday, December 15, 2018, viewing 8:00 am - 9:30 am at St. Theresa Catholic Church with Mass at 10:00 am. Burial at Maui Memorial Park, Garden of Meditation in Wailuku at 12:30 pm. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Philemon Coleon Jr., 70

Philemon Coleon Jr., 70, passed away on November 29, 2018 with his loving family and relatives by his side. A celebration of life for Phil will be held on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Nakamura Mortuary. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. and service at 11:30 a.m. Phil was born on March 9,1948 to Philemon Sr. and Candida Coleon on Oahu. Before retiring, he worked as a technician at Maui Soda and Ice Works. He took pride in caring for his family. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed playing tennis, riding his Harley, socializing and sharing his stories with others, and doing some ...

Brian Joseph De Ahl, 41

Brian Joseph De Ahl, 41 of Lahaina, passed away on November 30, 2018 at his residence. He was born on July 9, 1977 in San Francisco, California. Brian worked in various restaurants. He is survived by his son, Dante Kamehanaokekukunaokalaehulalimainei De Ahl; parents, Edwin and M. Renee De Ahl-Nakata; sister, Tyra (Shin) Ilo; nephew, Ren Ilo; numerous cousins, and many friends. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Michael Peppers, 59

Michael Alan Peppers, 59 passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on November 26, 2018 in Lahaina. He was born on March 27, 1959 in Atlanta, GA. to his beloved parents, the late Leon Peppers and Jane Souza. He was a devoted member of the Kahana Door of Faith Church, and was a proud veteran that served this country in the US Army.  He was predeceased by a son, Michael Alan Peppers, Jr. He leaves behind his loving wife, Jacqueline Lum Lung-Peppers, son, Joshua Kalikiano Lum Lung Peppers, Sr, grandchildren, Joshua Kalikiano Lum Lung Peppers Jr. and Alexandra Peppers, brother, ...

Rosario Serrano Sijalbo, 64

Rosario Serrano Sijalbo, 64 of Wailuku, Maui passed away a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend on November 13, 2018. He was born in San Juan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines on May 23, 1954. Rosario worked as a Forklift Driver at Maui Land and Pine for 35 years. He later worked for Maui County Park and Rec before retiring in 2017. He is survived by his wife, Rose Giron Sijalbo; sons, Ryan John Sijalbo, Randy (Badam) Sijalbo; parents, Melchor and Teofila Sijalbo (deceased); brothers, Isidro Sijalbo (deceased), Benigno (Herminia) Sijalbo, Jovencio ...

Toshiko “Agnes” Takushi, 85

Toshiko Takushi, 85, of Maui passed away on November 21, 2018 in Kahului. She was born on August 13, 1933. She worked at the University of Hawaii Maui Collage for many years until she retired. Toshiko is survived by her Sisters; Teru Nakamura, Thelma Yara (George), Patsu Chu and Edna Pang (Victor). She is also survived by her Daughter in Laws; Thelma Takushi and Fay Takushi. Along with her Grandchildren; Keri Takushi, Jessica Takushi, Kevin (Shaina) Loke and Ken (Mika) Takushi. Toshiko is predeceased by her husband Ansei Takushi, Sons; Ryan and Randal Takushi. Brother in law ...