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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

Ethel Kawehi Teixeira, 90

Ethel Kawehi Teixeira, 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on July 25, 2018. She was born on May 10, 1928 in Wailuku, Maui. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter F. Teixeira. She is survived by her sons, Walter B. Teixeira (Carol), Timothy W. Teixeira (Shelley); daughters, Mona A. Chong Kee (Kimo), Ethel M. Leval (Alvin); sister, Eleanor K. Hano; grandchildren, Kona Mei Sanchez, Jonathan Teixeira, Po'okela Shore, Jesse Chong Kee (Renee), Kasey Gouveia (Alfred), Corey Leval (Michelle), Cody Leval (Jazzel); great grandchildren, Kaitlin, Tristen, Shelby, ...

Philibert Louis Vierra, 87

Philibert Louis Vierra, 87, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2018 under the compassionate care of Hospice Maui with loving family by his side. Services honoring Phil will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at St. Anthony Church in Wailuku. Visitation will begin at 8:30am. Mass at 11:00am. Reception at Marian Hall at 12pm. Phil will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park, with committal service at 2:00pm. Phil was born on December 31, 1930 to Frank and Julia Vierra in Lahaina. Phil was a police officer for the Maui Police Department and retired as the ...