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Edmund “Mud” Kauianui Kealaluhi, 69

Edmund “Mud” Kauianui Kealaluhi, 69, of Pahoa, died on June 11th at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in El Cajon, California. Born in Honolulu, he was a veteran in the US Navy during the Vietnam War before retiring after 36 years with Anheuser-Busch. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Kealaluhi; sons, Edmund (Starr) Kealaluhi Jr., Levi (Dawn) Kealaluhi; daughter, Kasey (Keith) Amuro; grandchildren, Sharai, Malia, Jada, Emma, Kayli, Kamera and Keyz; siblings, Phillip Kealaluhi Jr., Laura (Larry) Paulson, and Marlene (Leroy) Vierra; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Memorial ...

Charles Kaui Ma’alea, 85

Charles Kaui Ma’alea, 85, of Haiku, passed away on July 16, 2018 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on September 20, 1932 in Kuau, Maui. Visitation 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Ballard Family Mortuary, service at 7 p.m. Visitation 9 a.m. on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Ballard Family Mortuary, service 11 a.m., burial 1 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Charles retired from Maui Electric where he worked as a welder. He is survived by his sons, Alexander Ma’alea, Charles Ma’alea; daughters, Charline (Ray) Garcia, Rose (Pieter) Smith, Jonette ...

Emily Iwalani Maielua, 71

Emily Iwalani Maielua, 71 of Wailuku, passed away on July 22, 2018 at her residence. She was born on November 11, 1946 in Honolulu. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Ballard Family Mortuary, service will begin at 10 a.m., and cremation will follow. The family request no flowers and Aloha Attire. Emily formerly worked at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Avis Rent a Car, and was a Tour Bus Driver for Trans Hawaiian. She was also a Cheer Advisor for the Kahului Alii and Kahului Warrior Cheerleaders during the 1980’s. She enjoyed her family, loved her dog Marley ...

Alice Fumie Ono, 85

Alice Fumie Ono, beloved mother, of Pukalani Maui, passed away on July 22nd at home at the age of 85. She is survived by daughters Lori Kawaoka, Wendy Ono-Fujiuchi (Evan), and Merle Dull (John). Private services. Online condolences can be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Robert A. Piano, 58

Robert "Bobby" Piano, 58, of Wailuku, Maui passed away at Maui Memorial Medical Center on July 14, 2018. Services honoring Mr. Piano will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Saturday, August 11, 2018. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, with Services beginning at 11:00 am. Robert was born in Wailuku, Maui on February 29, 1960 to Roman and Rosemary Piano. He was a retired Plumber and an amazing father & grandfather. Mr. Piano was survived by; Daughters: Codi Piano, Melodi Piano and Justine Maldonado-Morgan (Hanai) Grandchildren: Kuali Mortensen, Makana & Malia Kauhaahaa & Junior & ...

Irene Emiko Takahata, 90

Irene Emiko Takahata, 90, of Kahului, Maui passed away in Hakodate, Japan on July 9, 2018. Private services were held. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Irene was born in Japan on March 15, 1928. Emiko is predeceased by her husband, Tadao Takahata; survived by, sons Roy (Gail) Takahata, Dan (Bernice) Takahata, and grandson, Maximus Takahata. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com