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Flaviana Reeves South, 79

Flaviana Reeves South of Kuli‘ou‘ou was born on June 25, 1939 and ascended to Heaven on September 12, 2018. Funeral services to be held on Monday October 8, 2018 at Oahu Mortuary Chapel with visitation at 9:00am; Services 10:00am.

Carlos “Carding” Alambra, 68

Carlos “Carding” Alambra, 68, passed peacefully on September 17, 2018. Services will be held at Maria Lanakila Church on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Visitation will begin at 5:30 p.m.; with Mass at 7:00 p.m. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements. Mr. Alambra was born December 7, 1950 in the Philippines. He is known to be a hardworking father and a good provider to his family. Mr. Alambra leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 43 years, Teresita Alambra; daughters, Sylvia (Felipe) Carino and Zainy (William) Gacayan; 4 grandchildren; 8 sisters and ...

Ernest Sanchez Borge, 73

Ernest Sanchez Borge, 73, known as Ernie Sanchez growing up in Wailuku, Ernie, currently of Henderson, Nevada passed away September 1, 2018 at his residence. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Monday September 24 at St. Anthony Church with a prayer service at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Ballard Family Mortuary (440 Ala Makani St. Kahului), Lanai Room. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday September 25 at Maui Veteran’s Cemetery in Makawao. Ernie was born August 27, 1945 in Wailuku. He is survived by his wife, Denise Rubin; a son, Jonathan Tanji; a ...

Mary Damaso, 97

Mary Damaso, 97, of Kahului, Maui passed away peacefully on September 19, 2018 surrounded by loving family. She was born in the Philippines on October 18, 1920. She was predeceased by her husband, Melchor Damaso. She is survived by children, Leonard Damaso, Margaret Nakama, Carol Farling (Charles), Charles Damaso, Patrick Damaso (Lynn); sister, Carmen Bassug; grandchildren, Nathan Nakama (April), Freya Boughton (William); great grandchildren, Kelsey Mariko Nakama, Angelee Grace Boughton, Audrey Marie Boughton; best friend, Kiki The Dog. Visitation will be held at Kings Cathedral in ...

Leonard A. DeMello, 60

Leonard A. DeMello 60, of Plum Borough, P.A. passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Born December 5, 1957 in Puunene, Maui, Hawaii, Leonard was the son of the late Louis and Veronica Garcia DeMello. Leonard was employed at Allegheny Fencing and had a variety of activities he participated in during the course of his life, this would include being a cowboy at the Haleakala Ranch in Maui, riding bull, surfing, Pittsburgh Steeler Football, and Nascar. His favorite past time was spending time with his granddaughter. Leonard leaves behind his wife of 21 years, ...

Shigeru Honda, 94

Shigeru Honda, 94, of Lahaina, Maui, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2018 at Hale Makua Kahului, under the gentle care of their staff, with loving family by his side. Services honoring Mr. Honda will be held on Friday, September 28, 2018 at Lahaina Hongwanji. Visitation will begin at 10:00am, and service at 11:00am. The family kindly requests no koden. Shigeru was born on September 9, 1924 to Mr. Genjiro and Mrs. Sue Honda, in Puukolii, HI. Shigeru started working at Pioneer Mill at a very young age to support his family. He would later retire from the Mill in 1986. After ...