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Yasko Dunn, 89

Yasko Dunn, 89, of Kihei, Maui passed away on April, 27 2018. She was born on February 7, 1929 in Tokyo, Japan. She retired as a Women’s Fitness Business owner. Yasko is survived by her husband, John Michael “Mike” Dunn; son, Curtis Dunn- Woodbury, MN; daughter, Deborah Armstrong - Kihei, HI; sisters, Kazuko Sakurai - Tokyo, Japan, Ritsuko Kato - Tokyo, Japan; brother, Ryohei Kato - Hakubo, Japan; grandchildren, Daniel Dunn, Deanna Dunn, Ralph Dunn, Marco Dunn; great grandchild, Audrey Dunn - Woodbury, MN. She is predeceased by her father, mother and brother, Eiichi. Memorial ...

Melvin Toshi Yamakawa, 67

There was a misspelling of a name and missing couple punctuations in the obituary that ran on Sunday, May 29, 2018 in The Maui News. He was pre-deceased by his father Daniel; mother, Esther and sister, Naomi. Survived by wife Maude; daughter, Cheryl; granddaughters, Jayme and Lindsey, and two great-grandchildren. Mel also leaves behind siblings, June (Tom) Sage, Lynn (Sandy), Glenn (Leeann), and Elsie (Allan) Morimoto. Condolences may be sent at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Sueko Yonamine Oshiro, 96

Sueko Yonamine Oshiro, 96, of Waikapu, Maui, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2018. She was born on August 15, 1921 in Lahaina, Maui. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Nakamura Mortuary from 9:00 am with service at 10:30 am. No flowers, please. Family requests casual, colorful attire. Sueko was pre-deceased by her husband, Seimo Oshiro, and parents, Seiko and Maka Yonamine. She is survived by her children: Linda (Richard) Yadao, Jane Tesoro, Alma (Joseph) O’Heron, and Janis (Mark) Oshiro-Hironaga; grandchildren: Wayne Riki (Cheryl) Yoshida, Tehani Lei ...

Geraldine “Geri” T.A. Ah Sam, 78

Geri Ah Sam died on April 14, 2018 under the compassionate care of Kula Hospital and Hospice Maui. Born on February 5, 1940 in Puunene to Manuel and Ida (Farias) Perreira, Geri graduated from St. Anthony High School in 1958, and later in life, went on to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree from UHMC. She served the adult mental health community most of her life, working for many years at Hale Ike, then retiring as Deputy Director of Ka Lima O Maui. Geri is survived by children Craylan P. Ah Sam and Geralyn M. Onaga, (Colin Yamamoto) and grandchildren Bailey and Beth Onaga. The family is ...

Laurel Leiohu Akuna, 78

Laurel Leiohu Akuna, 78, of Wailuku, passed away on April 6, 2018 at her residence. She was born on February 19, 1940. She is survived by her son, Dave (Fley Iniba) Akuna; Granddaughters, Leeanza and Seylah Akuna; Brothers: Lionel (Anita) – deceased, Kenneth – deceased, Merle – deceased (Ellen), Edward – deceased (Bertha), Danton (Marianne – deceased); Sisters: Alaire – deceased, Beverly (Harry) Brown – deceased, Wanda – deceased, and numerous nieces and nephews. Laurel was a Prep Line Supervisor for Maui Land and Pineapple Company where she retired. Visitation ...

Loreta Urayanza Alviedo, 90

Loreta Urayanza Alviedo, of Kahului, Maui passed away surrounded by her loved ones on April 17th, 2018. She was born in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Philippines on December 11th, 1927. She is survived by her sons, Constancio Alviedo Jr. (Nimfa), Wilfredo Alviedo (Natividad), Cenon Alviedo (Rosanna); daughters, Elvira Elegino (Rodrigo), Deny Golino (Vic), Vasilla Elegino (Jun), Lea Rasos (Jun); 18 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 at Christ the King Catholic Church; viewing from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with prayer service to begin at ...