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Isabel “Bessie” Ventura, 89

Isabel “Bessie” Ventura, 89 of Wailuku, Maui passed away peacefully on November 16, 2018. She was born on February 19, 1929 in Kailua, Maui, Hawaii to the late John and Mary Pacheco. Isabel was a Housewife and worked at The Royal Lahaina and later retired from Wackenhut Security at the old Maui Airport. Isabel loved her family, movies, shopping, and Las Vegas. She was predeceased by her husband, Abel Ventura Sr.; son, Abel “Bully” Ventura Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Apo) Rulona; son, Michael (Sun) Ventura of Washington State; sisters, Lorraine (Norman) Pekar ...

Shawn Vincent Villamor, 57

Shawn Vincent Villamor, 57, of Kihei, died October 2, 2018 at Maui Memorial Medical Center in Wailuku. A Celebration of Life and Scattering of Ashes are pending for the summer of 2019 in Oahu’s North Shore. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements. Mr. Villamor was born February 20, 1961 in Kahuku, Oahu. He was the son of Robert E. Villamor Sr. and Bastiana Betty (Tubal) Villamor of Kahuku. He was a cook, specializing in Chinese cuisine. He is survived by his wife of 6 years, Gina (Ventura) Villamor; his son Vincent Villamor, his daughter Kyla Villamor and their ...

Lawrence Matthew Awai, Sr., 78

Lawrence Matthew Awai, Sr., 78, of Pukalani, passed away on November 17, 2018 at his residence. He was born on September 21, 1940 in Wailuku. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Ballard Family Mortuary, service will begin at 11 a.m.; burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park, Garden of Meditation. Lei and flowers are welcome. Lawrence was a graduate of St. Anthony School. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Hawaiian Dredging Company. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Awai; daughter, Diane (Floyd Jr.) Kemfort; ...

Satoshi Suzuki, 92

Satoshi Suzuki, 92, born on December 10, 1925, passed away November 17, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Kiyoko Suzuki of Pukalani, son Clyde Suzuki of Pukalani, Miles (Cheryl) Suzuki of Ewa Beach and daughter, Faith (Garret) Tom of Waikele. Grandchildren, Aaron Tom, Christopher Suzuki and Rachel Suzuki as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Sister, Stephanie (Tetsuo) Yayoshi. Satoshi is predeceased by Grace Hayashi and Iwao Suzuki. Satoshi graduated from Maui High, class of 1944, and worked at HC&S as a supervisor and retired after 44 years of service. After retirement he worked ...

Chelliot Wayne Gibbs, 87

Chelliot Wayne Gibbs, 87, of Honolulu, husband of the late Myra English (the champagne lady) passed away on October 27, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Columbia, North Carolina on July 2, 1931. Mr. Gibbs served in the US Army and is a Vietnam War Veteran. After retiring from the Army Mr. Gibbs decided to enlist in the Army Reserves where he worked at Fort De Russy until he later retired to care for his wife who he lost to pancreatic cancer. Mr. Gibbs loved his family, he often enjoyed sharing all his military stories with them as well as taking care of his grandchildren. ...

Merlyn Gorospe Lorenzo, 67

Merlyn Gorospe Lorenzo, 67, of Irvine, California, formerly of Maui, passed away on November 14, 2018, at OC Global Medical Center in Santa Ana, California. She was born on October 27, 1951, in Piddig Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018, at Norman’s Mortuary; service will begin at 10:30 a.m.; cremation will follow. Graveside services will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Valley Isle Memorial Park in Haiku; burial will follow. Merlyn was a retired Care Home Operator. She is survived by ...