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Mary Redo Estrella, 88

Mary Redo Estrella passed away peacefully on April 6, 2018 at her home in Hana at age 88. She was born in Honolulu on March 11, 1930 and moved to Hana in 1931 along with her sister Elizabeth Tanaka and brother Valentine Redo (both deceased) and was raised by Uncle Nalei and Aunty Marie Silva. Her three other brothers John Kema (joined the army), Joseph “Joka” and William Starkey (all deceased) lied on Moloka’i. She graduated from Hana High School in 1948 and registered to attend Phillips School of Business on O’ahu but returned to Hana to help Uncle Nalei with freight ...

Elsie Hew, 94

Elsie Hew, 94, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on April 17, 2018, at Hale Makua Kahului. She was born on August 11, 1923, on Oahu. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Norman’s Mortuary; service will begin at 11:00 a.m.; burial will follow, 12:30pm, at Valley Isle Memorial Park Cemetery in Haiku. Elsie was a retired waitress at Kress Store. She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn (Ned Sr.) Purdy, Hester (Vincent-deceased) Paiva, Elva “Bonnie” (Wendel) Wong, Velma “Honey Girl” (Paul) De Luz; 10 grandchildren, Ned (Paula) Purdy ...

Florito Igarta, 76

Florito Igarta, 76, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully at Maui Memorial Medical Center on April 12, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Services honoring Mr. Igarta will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church. On Friday, May 4, visitation will begin at 6:30pm, with prayer service beginning at 8:30pm. On Saturday, May 5, visitation will begin at 9:00am, with mass beginning at 11:00am. Florito will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park at 12:00pm. Florito was born on August 18, 1941 in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Phils. His parents were Guillermo Igarta, Genara Bueno Igarta ...

Roland Ahi “Bulla” Logan, 50

Roland Ahi “Bulla” Logan, 50, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on March 7, 2018, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on January 26, 1968, in Puerto Rico. The Logan ‘Ohana wants to officially announce that the OFFICIAL Funeral Services for their brother, Roland Ahi “Bulla” Logan will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at the LDS Church, Laie Hawaii Stake Center, 55-145 Iosepa St, Laie, Oahu 96762, with visitation from 8am to 9am; services from 9am to 10am, followed by a gathering at Hamana (Hukilau) Beach for scattering of ashes from 10:30am to 11:30am. Lunch will ...

Alan Yoshiharu Morishige, 77

Alan Yoshikaru Morishige, 77, of Wailuku, passed away on April 21, 2018 at his residence. He was born on February17,1941 in Paia, Maui. He is survived by his wife, Margarete Morishige; stepsons, Peter and Detlef Woetzel; 3 cousins; 1 aunt; best friend, Jonny Rodrigues; 3 grandchildren, Michael, Christine, and Senja. A memorial service will be held at Norman’s mortuary in Wailuku on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, public visitation at 9 a.m. with service at 9:30 a.m., and burial to follow at 11 a.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Hiroshi Oishi, 91

Hiroshi Oishi, 91, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on April 3, 2018, with his loving family by his side and under the care of Hospice Maui. Hiroshi was born on August 1, 1926 to Seichi and Yukino Oishi. He retired as an Estimator for Furomoto Services. Hiroshi served in the 442nd Infantry Regiment; 100th Battalion, Company A. Private family services were held. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Hiroshi is survived by his wife, Caroline Oishi; son, Craig (Carol) Oishi; daughters, Dale Oishi, Cheryl (Dale) Sato; brother, Kenneth Oishi; ...