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Natsuko Okano, 95

Natsuko Okano, 95, of Lahaina, Maui, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Hale Makua in Kahului. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Lahaina Hongwanji Mission with visitation at 10:00am followed by a service at 11:00am. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Natsuko was born on August 23, 1922 in Lahaina, Maui to Kakuji and Masuyo Kuboyama. She was predeceased by husband, Nobuyuki “Romeo” and infant son, Calvin Satoru Okano. Natsuko is survived by son, Donald; daughters, Blanche (David) McHugh and Coleen (Edward) Nakamura; ...

Joseph Rodrigues, 97

Joseph Rodrigues of Wailuku passed away on August 8, 2018 peacefully at his residence under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born on April 28, 1921 in California. He retired as a carpenter for Richmond Unified School District. Joseph is survived by his son, Kirk Hamilton; daughters, Donna Clark, Deanna (Ron Scott) Hooker, Robin (David-deceased) Hong; grandchildren, Eric and Jennifer Norlin, Kawika Hong and Adam Van Alderwerelt. He is predeceased by his sons, Stephen Hamilton and Van Hamilton. Online condolences can be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Delfin Sol Sajor, 81

Delfin Sol Sajor, 81, of Lahaina, Maui, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2018 at his residence under the loving and compassionate care of Hospice Maui with his loving family by his side. Services honoring Mr. Sajor will be held on Friday, August 17, 2018 at Maria Lanakila with visitation set to begin at 6:00pm, and mass at 7:00pm. Services will continue Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Nakamura Mortuary, with visitation at 9:30am, and prayer service at 10:30am. Mr. Sajor will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park at 12:30pm. Delfin was born on December 23, 1936 to Mr. Pablo ...

Elijah K. Kamalani, 18

Elijah K. Kamalani, 18 of Kihei, passed away on August 1, 2018. He was born on May 5, 2000 in Wailuku. Visitation 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Kahului West Stake Center, service will begin at 10:30 a.m., burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Elijah is survived by his parents, David and Shawndelle Kamalani; siblings, Keloni (Kat) Kamalani, Sariah Kamalani, Enoch Kamalani, Sienna Kamalani, and Ezekiel Kamalani; grandparents, David and Kiyoko Kamalani, Everett and Carolyn Ferreira; great-grandmother, ...

Daniel Palakiko, 75

Daniel Palakiko, 75, of Lahaina passed away on July 31, 2018 peacefully at his residence under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born on June 30, 1943 in Lahaina. He retired as a general contractor. Daniel is survived by his sons, Danny (Jaime) Palakiko, Charles Palakiko, Mark (Ku’ulei) Palakiko, James “Kimo” Palakiko; daughters, Meghan (Jay) Ramos, Emily (Trent) Ancog; sister, Ella (Francis) Cosma; grandchildren, Kapa, Hi’ialo, Keopuolani, Kailili, ‘E’eleku, Ka’ohu, Iliao, Kawekiu, Kawelau, Kawewehi, Takoda, Keao, Nahinu, Kealohi, Damon, Lily and Sophie. He is preceded ...

Lucia M. Hutchison, 49

Lucie Hutchison, of Kihei, HI, passed away on July 21, 2018 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on August 25, 1968 in Bensenville, Illinois. Visitation from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at Ballard Family Mortuary, Kahului, service will begin at 2 p.m. Additional service will be at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at St. Alexis Church in Bensenville, Illinois, just outside of O’Hare airport. Lucie was a Sales Manager at Serendipity. Prior to that, she worked at Lahaina Scrimshaw and Athens Greek Restaurant. She is survived by her husband, Tim ...