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Richard P. Tavares, 92

Richard P. Tavares, 92, of Makawao Maui peacefully, passed away on November 30, 2018 at his home under the care of his family and the loving support of Hospice Maui.  He was born January 28, 1926 at Paia Hospital.  Richard retired as a Fire Captain from the Paia Station in 1976 after 30 years of service with the department. Richard is survived by his wife of 74 years, Caroline Tavares; his two sons Richard “Dickie” (Angela) Tavares of Hana, Wendel (Shelley) Tavares of Makawao; his two daughters Lenore “Lee” (Doug) Johnson of Spokane WA, and Patrice “Patty” (Phillip) ...

Nalani Gertrude Akuna, 68

Nalani Gertrude Akuna, 68 of Keanae, Maui, passed away on November 25, 2018 at Hospice Maui Hale. She was born on March 14, 1950 in Keanae, Maui. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, service will begin at 12 noon, and burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Nalani is survived by her brothers and sisters, Meiling Akuna, Daisy Goodall, Philomena Kahula, MSG US Army (Ret.) Patrick Akuna, Rita Sommer, MSGT US Marines (Ret.) Peter Ling Chun Akuna; numerous nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. All monetary donations ...

Thomas Souza, 94

Thomas Souza, 94, of Kihei passed away on November 6, 2018. Thomas was born on March 9, 1924 to Panteleon and Sindina Vares Souza. He is survived by his children; Diana (Gordon) Yen, Theresa Sentinella, Thomas Souza Jr., and Stella Pruse. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. As the third youngest, he is predeceased by his siblings; Mary Paresa, Tony Souza, Manuel Souza, John Souza, Joseph Souza, Cora Wallace, Delores Low, David Souza, Ernest Souza, Henry Souza, Frances Drayer, Arthur Souza. He is also ...

Calvin Yang, 69

Calvin Yang, 69, of Kahului, Maui passed away on November 25, 2018 at his residence. He was born on December 24, 1948 in Paia. He retired as a Post Master and also served in the U.S. Army. Calvin is survived by his wife, Tom Yang; daughter, Wendy (Burt) Kondo; son, Jayson (Cindy) Yang; brothers, Derrick Yang and Les Yang; grandchildren, Kayci and Matthew Yang and Brett and Brooke Kondo. Visitation over urn will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Kahului Union Church on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Service will begin at 4 p.m. Burial will be at 9 a.m. the following day, Friday, December 7, 2018 ...

Nalani Gertrude Akuna, 68

Nalani Gertrude Akuna, 68 of Keanae, passed away on November 25, 2018 at Hospice Maui Hale in Wailuku. She was born on March 14, 1950 in Wailua Valley, Keanae, Maui. Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, December 7, 2018 at Ballard Family Mortuary, service 11 a.m., and cremation will follow. Family request no flowers. Nalani is survived by her brothers and sisters, Meiling Akuna, Daisy (David) Goodall, Philomena Kahula, Patrick (Yolanda) Akuna, Rita (Tony) Sommer, and Peter Ling Choong Akuna; sisters-in-law, Sharmaine Akuna, Janet Akuna; and many nieces and ...

Manuel Arruda, 91

Manuel Arruda, 91, of Wailuku, Maui passed away on November 27, 2018 at Hale Makua in Kahului. He was born on January 7, 1927 in Lihue, Kauai. He retired as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at H. C. & S. Manuel is predeceased by his wife, Olivia Gusman Arruda. He is survived by his daughter, Joanne (Daniel) Basques; son, Nolan Arruda; sisters, Mary Augusto, Rosie Pimental and Dorothy Sugai; brother, John Arruda; grandchildren, DeAnna (Ian) Basques-Jellison and Daniel “DJ” Basques as well as many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at ...