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Samuel Kaauamo Jr., 81

Samuel Kaauamo Jr., 81 of Makawao, Maui, passed away on October 4, 2018 at his home with loving family by his side, under the care of Islands Hospice. He was born on January 2, 1937 in Kaupo, Maui. Samuel worked in construction and later retired as Bridge Maintenance for the Department of Transportation. Samuel is survived by his wife Thelma “Sweetie” M. Kaauamo; son, Llewellyn Kalana Kaauamo; sister, Mary Jane Pulani Kaauamo; brother, Wilkins “Jackie Jack” Penimana (Barbara) Kaauamo; hanai daughter, Kimberly (Rory) Macadangdang; hanai grandchildren, Cory Kalaheo ...

Demas Medeiros, 92

Demas Medeiros, 92, of Wailuku passed peacefully in his home, under Hospice care on October 4, 2018. He was born on October 1, 1926 to Julia Rezents and Antone Medeiros. He is the 5th born and has 9 siblings; Edna (D.)(Harold (D.) Ornellas, Ernest Medeiros (D.), Mathias (D.)(Peggy) Medeiros, Madline (D.)(Val (D.) Carriera, Louise (Jimmy (D.) Obedenski, Annie (Joe (D.) Corniel, Lee (Rupert (D.) Pocock, Phillip Antone "Sonny" (Laura) Medeiros, Margaret (Charles (D.) Madrid. Demas attended St. Anthony school and Iao school before going to work to help support his family. He worked at ...

Marisa Lewis-Mateo, 62

Marisa Lewis-Mateo 62, of Honolulu passed away on September 22, 2018 under Hospice care. She was born in Hana, Hawaii on March 10,1956. Marisa is survived by her husband, Raymond Mateo; son, Brandon Lewis; siblings Priscilla Sierra DeCoite & Peter Sierra; granddaughters, Nevaeh, Nysa & Jayde; and many nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Peter & Lucille Sierra; sisters, Sharon Ferreira & Cynthia Sierra-Guzman. Visitation will be held at Nakamura Mortuary in Wailuku on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 10:00AM with service at 1130AM. Internment follows at Maui ...

George Hashizaki Jr., 53

George Hashizaki Jr., 53, of Pukalani passed away on September 19, 2018. He was born in Wailuku on February 9, 1965. A service honoring his life will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am with service to begin at 11:00 am. A private scattering of his ashes will be held at a later date. George was a dedicated husband and father, always giving of himself to ensure his family’s happiness. Making his daughters smile brought him the greatest joy! His selfless nature extended to his wide circle of ...

Jesse Kekoa Rodrigues, 33

Jesse Kekoa Rodrigues, 33, of Kahului, Maui passed away on September 8, 2018. He was born on July 26, 1985 in Wailuku, Hawaii. Jesse is survived by his mother, Ramona Rodrigues; father, Bryant Yap; sister, Harley, (Marcus) O’campo; brother Noah Yap; nephew, Keanu; and niece, Marley. Services will be held at Living Way Church in Wailuku on October 6, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. Condolences may be sent at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Shoma Hotta, 88

Shoma Hotta, 88, of Reno, Nevada, died on July 9, 2018 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. As he had wished, a small private service for the immediate family was held. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with the arrangements. The family requests no (koden) monetary donations. Mr. Hotta was born on February 16, 1930 in Wailuku. He started out as a civil engineer and later became a real estate broker on Maui. He was predeceased by his wife, Elsie Hotta; sisters, Chiyoko Hotta, Frances Emura, Peggy Oda, Ritsuko Ohara and Agnes Hotta; brothers, Hideo Hotta, Kihachiro Hotta and Kiyoshi ...