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Loretta Anuhea Borden, 71

Loretta Anuhea Borden, 71, of Wailuku, Maui, formerly from Ho’olehua, Molokai, passed away on July 13, 2018 in Wailuku, Maui lovingly surrounded by family. She was born on November 09, 1946 on Oahu. She retired as an educational assistant for the DOE. She is predeceased by her husband Joseph “Bully” Borden. She is survived by her sons, Joseph (Jolyn) Borden Jr., Frank (Darlene) Borden; daughters, Lenora (Ronald) Asuncion, Kiana (Afoa Laga) Borden; grandchildren, great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of ...

Neal S. Hamaoka, 70

Neal S. Hamaoka, 70, of Pukalani, Maui passed away on June 3, 2018 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. The family would like to thank the staff of Haleakala East for their exceptional care. As he requested, private services were held by family. Neal was born on November 21, 1947 to Hajime and Myrtle Hamaoka on Oahu, HI. Neal was an Educational Therapist with Children's Place, Child & Adolescent Mental Health with Department of Health and later retired as a supervisor. He enjoyed his retirement, playing tennis, going to the beach and spending time with his grandchildren and family. ...

Larry Joaquin, 68

Larry Joaquin, 68 of Kihei, passed away on July 12, 2018 at Hospice Maui Hale in Wailuku. He was born on December 15, 1949 in Puunene, Maui. Visitation 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Ballard Family Mortuary, service 11 a.m., burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Larry retired as a bus driver. He is survived by his wife, Terry Joaquin; daughter, Millicent Giannotto; sons, Steve (Suzette) Joaquin, Lawrence Jimi Joaquin; brother, Augustine (Colleen) Joaquin; sisters, Elizabeth (Benny) Genobia, Ethel (Michael) Rames, Margaret (Glen) Galam; 6 grandchildren, Kayla and ...

Mildred Tsuyuko Kawahara, 91

Mildred Tsuyuko Kawahara, 91, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2018 at Hale Makua Kahului. Mildred was born on April 1, 1927 in Lahaina, Hawaii. For many years she worked as a salesperson for Lahaina Fashions on Front Street, Lahaina. She was predeceased by her husband Mitsunobu “Mit” Kawahara. Mildred is survived by her daughters, Valerie (Eddie) Murakami, Jean Ewing, Rene (David) Duey, and son Gary (Laura) Kawahara. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 10:00 am with services ...

Julie Ann Pualani Makekau, 79 (Julie Ann Pualani Nakooka; aka Julie Ann Pualani Bolton)

Julie Ann Pualani Makekau, 79, of Kula, passed away on June 25, 2018 at Kula Hospital, Upcountry Maui. Julie was born on September 28, 1939 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She retired from the County of Maui, and worked for Waianae Tamura’s Store in Waianae, Hawaii. Moved to Halawa Valley, Moloka’i, where she had a home, and eventually settled on Maui. Over the years she was a parishioner of Kings Cathedral Church, Kahului, Maui. Julie is survived by, brother, Dana (Helen) Bolton of Waianae, Hawaii; children, Danette Nakooka, Dwight (Napua) Nakooka, Dave (Raelynn) Nakooka, Dana Ann Nakooka, ...

Norlito M. Ranchez, 55

Norlito M. Ranchez, 55, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on July 10th, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 23rd, 1963 in San Antonio, Delfin Albano, Isabela, Philippines. Norlito was a Ground Maintenance worker at the condos of Wailea Elua. He was predeceased by his parents, Pedro and Erlinda Ranchez. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn G. Ranchez; children, James Caratiquit, Jonathan Ranchez, Norlyn Ranchez, Edilito Ranchez, Kimberly Nicolas, Norlito Ranchez Jr., Kyle Walter Ranchez; siblings, Nestor Ranchez Sr., Nelson Ranchez, Nely Galo, Neriza Galo, ...