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Jeannette Tsark Smith, 90

Jeannette Tsark Smith, 90, of Kihei Passed away on October 14, 2017, under the care of Hospice Maui. She was born in Honolulu on June 3, 1927, and lived on Maui since 1986. She was also an active volunteer with Hospice and Kaunoa Senior Center. A graveside service will begin at 11:00 am on Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao. Jeannette was a loving mother to three daughters; Three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Condolences may be sent at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Mariano Udarbe Ubilas, 90

Mariano Udarbe Ubilas, 90, of Kapaau, Hawaii, died September 23, 2017 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. All night vigil at 6 p.m. October 19 at 54-2451 Kynnersly Rd. in Kapaau. Visitation 8 a.m. October 20 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hawi; mass 10 a.m. burial in Hawi County cemetery. Dodo Mortuary Kona is assisting with arrangements. Mariano was born on July 5, 1927 in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He was a kitchen utility worker at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Macaria of Kapaau; ...

Eunice Tsuchiya Arakawa, 91

Eunice Tsuchiya Arakawa, 91 of Kahului, Hawaii passed away on September 7, 2017. Private Services held. Mrs. Arakawa was born February 22, 1926 in Paia, Hawaii. Survived by: children David (Cynthia) Arakawa, Matthew Arakawa and Ann (Stephen) Young, sister Eileen (Jack) Tsuchiya Fucik

John J. Bissen Jr., 88

Mr. John Joseph Bissen Jr., 88, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2017, surrounded by his loving family in Las Vegas, Nevada. Services honoring Mr. Bissen will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church on Friday, October 27, 2017. Visitation will begin at 9:30am, with Mass beginning at 11:00am. Mr. Bissen will be laid to eternal rest at Maui Memorial Park at 12:30pm. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. “John Bull” was born on November 24, 1928, to John & Julia (Pa’ahana’ole Ahulau) Bissen Sr. After graduating from St. Anthony High School ...

Teruo Kakihara, 90

Teruo Kakihara, 90, of Kahului passed away peacefully on October 1, 2017. Born in Haiku, he was pre-deceased by parents Keizo and Tsuruyo Kakihara, brothers Satoru and Richard and sister Lillian. He is survived and will be missed by his brother Tom (Paddy); sister Patsy (Paul) Hasegawa, and sister-in-law Kiyoko Kakihara, all of California, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews in Hawaii and California. Teruo was a proud graduate of Maui High School, and his last outing was to the MHS Hall of Honor banquet just five days before his passing. After service in the U.S. Army, he lived ...

Shizuka Kawabata

Shizuka Kawabata, 91 of Lahaina, Maui, passed away on September 15, 2017, at Hale Makua Kahului. She was born on March 9, 1926 to Tokuichi and Fusayo Tanabe. Private Services were held. No Koden (monetary gift). She was predeceased by her husband Takayuki Kawabata. She is survived by 2 sons, Brian Kawabata and Miles Kawabata, by 2 daughters, Arleen (Myles) Mizuno and Merle Kawabata, 1 brother, Osamu Tanabe (Sylvia), 1 sister, Waiko “Sara” Ginoza, sisters in law, Alice Tanabe, Margaret Tanabe and Jean Tanabe, 5 grandchildren, Liane Kawabata (Philip Domingo), Lori Prieto (Allan), ...