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Duire Leilani Kuhaulua, 44

Duire Leilani Kuhaulua 44, of Pukalani passed away on November 18, 2017. She was born on April 5, 1973 in Wailuku, Maui. Duire worked as a merchandiser for HIC merchandise on Maui. Besides working Duire loved cooking, baking and doing yard work, most of all she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday November 24, 2017 at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului from 10am to 12pm with service at 11am cremation to follow. Duire Leilani Kuhaulua is survived by her sons, Deon Kilohoku Medeiros, Killian-Patrick Kamakanahau’oliokalani ...

Daniel Domingo Legsay, 56

There was changes to the survivors that needed to be corrected to the obituary that ran on Sunday, November 19th in The Maui News. He was predeceased by his parents, Porfiro Legsay, Marlene Naauau-Legsay and Rose “Nani” Kaiama; and brothers, David “Papio” Legsay and James Legsay. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Cramer Legsay; step-sons, Sonson (Haunani) Alves-Ortiz, Jr., Lucky (Robin) Ortiz; daughters, Lavisha Legsay, Mana’olana “Lily” Alves-Ortiz, Cysarae Cramer; step-daughters, Raeann Cramer, Ray Anna Ortiz, Raechell Cramer-Ortiz; brothers, Rex (Blanch) Legsay, ...

Crescencio Balubar, 83

Crescencio “Cris” Balubar, 83, of Kihei, passed away on November 2, 2017 at Hospice Maui. He was born on April 9, 1934 in Puunene, Maui. Crescencio was a veteran of The United States Marine Corps. He was a shipping and receiving supervisor and worked overseas on Johnson Atoll. Visitation will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Ballard Family Mortuary, service will begin at 4:30 p.m. Family request casual attire. A gathering for friends and family will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Kenolio Beach Park in Kihei for ...

Daniel Domingo Legsay, 56

Daniel Domingo Legsay, 56, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on November 2, 2017, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on January 21, 1961, in Wailuku. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at Norman’s Mortuary; service will begin at 10:30 a.m.; cremation will follow. Daniel worked in maintenance at Hale Makana. He was predeceased by his parents, Porfiro Legsay, Marlene Naauau-Legsay and Rose “Nani” Kaiama. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Cramer Legsay; step-sons, Sonson (Haunani) Alves-Ortiz, Jr., Lucky (Robin) Ortiz; ...

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 ...