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Patricia Tomie Mainaga, 89

Patricia Tomie Mainaga, 89, of Wailuku, passed away on November 8, 2017 at Hale Makua in Kahului. She was born on December 30, 1927 in Honolua, Maui. Patricia was a teacher’s aide at Wailuku Hongwanji Preschool. Private services were held. She is survived by her sons; Marshall Mainaga, Kyle Mainaga, and Lee (Susan) Mainaga; daughters, Shelby Thompson (Rick) and Terry Ferreira; brothers, Herman (Phyllis) Sugimura; sister, Joan (Stanley) Honda; 6 grandchildren, Paul Ferreira, Ilana Hay, Terrence Ferreira, William Mainaga, Bronson Ferreira, Brad Thompson; one great-grandchild Nikita ...

Ryces Pualani Kupahu Baques Bilan, 55

Sunrise: February 24, 1962 Sunset: November 1, 2017 Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Ryces was a big hearted, kind and generous person. She loved to cook and spend time with her Ohana and love to spoil all of her kids. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Wahikuli Beach-One way from 10:00am to sunset. She is predeceased by brothers, James Kimo Kupahu and Henry Iwiena Kupahu Jr.; she leaves behind her husband, Felix Bilan and daughters, Samantha Basques and Crisanta Bilan; grandchildren, Cristany ...

Virginia “Nene” Panlasigui Chase, 65

Virginia “Nene” Panlasigui Chase, 65 of Midwest City, Oklahoma, passed away on October 17, 2017 in Oklahoma. She was born on September 8, 1952 in Lahaina at Pioneer Mill Hospital. Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Ballard Family Mortuary, service will begin at 10 a.m. While living on Maui, Virginia paddled for Napili Canoe Club, danced hula for Ohana Revue dinner show held in the Ali’i Room of Royal Lahaina; she worked for a total of 10 years between the Kona Surf and Maui Surf Hotels in Guest Services and Accounting departments ...

Michael “Smokey” James Gomes, 55

Michael “Smokey” James Gomes, 55 of Waiehu, passed away on October 3, 2017 at his residence. He was born on November 13, 1961 in Wailuku. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Ballard Family Mortuary, service will begin at 11 a.m., and burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Michael was a security officer at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. He is survived by his mother, Julia Gomes; daughter, Shauna (Heather) Arcangel; brothers, Anthony (Naomi) Blanco, Javier (Gloria) Perez; and grandson, Ikaika ...

George “Big Papa” Kauhi Jr., 97

George “Big Papa” Jr., 97 passed away on October 30, 2017 of natural causes at his home in Wailuku. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Norman’s Mortuary in Wailuku starting at 9:00 am with services to follow at 10:30 am. Burial will be held at 9:00 am on Monday, November 20, 2017 at Makawao Veteran’s Cemetery. Big Papa was born in Honolulu, Oahu. He was an army veteran who served in World War II. For 30 years he worked at Hawaiian Telephone Company as an installer. George is best known as a beloved local musician. He is survived by his beloved wife Emma, ...

Anthony Jack Masao Kina, 70

Anthony Jack Masao Kina, 70, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on October 30, 2017, at his home, with his loving family by his side. He was born on April 13, 1947, in Puunene, Maui. A memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 2017, at the Maui Veteran’s Cemetery in Makawao; placement in the niche will follow. Norman’s Mortuary is assisting with funeral arrangements. Anthony was a retired carpenter. He is survived by his brother, Stanley Kina; and sisters, Diane (Howard) Cabacungan and Suzanne (David) Cabacungan. Condolences may be sent to: ...