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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, ...

Jaime “Jimmy” Rivera Tominez, 45

Jimmy Rivera Tominez, 45, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on July 05, 2018, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on July 22, 1972, in Binalonan, Pangasinan, Philippines. Jimmy was a store worker. He is survived by his wife, Myrna Agdinaoay Tominez; his parents Venancio and Leonarda Tominez; brothers and sisters Leonides Tominez (deceased), Joni Tominez (deceased), Jesus Tominez (deceased), Noemi and Jesus Nerona, Jennifer and Jake Apellido; and numerous aunties, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Visitation will be held from 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Christ the King ...

Eusebia Acob Cadiente, 82

Eusebia Acob Cadiente, 82, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on June 29, 2018, at her home. She was born on August 30, 1935, in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Eusebia was a retired  trimmer at Maui Land and Pineapple Co.  She was  predeceased by her parents, Eugenio and Faustina  Cadiente and siblings: Perfecta  Agonoy, Maria Albano,  Crisanta  Mendoza, and Victor Cadiente.  She is survived by her sisters: Apolonia Aranda,Aurelia Cadiente, and Marina (Cresencio – deceased)  Sajor; niece, Leslie (Tony)  Bartos; nephew, Nemy  (Emy) Agonoy; and many ...