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Frances Jane Hinton, 90

Frances Jane Hinton, 90, died peacefully at home on August 8, 2017. Born on Whidbey Island, Washington, on October 25, 1926, she graduated from the University of Washington as a member of the Delta Zeta sorority. A world traveler, Fran settled in Lahaina, where she met her late husband, Warren Hinton. Together they owned several successful businesses and were active community members, including founding members of the Lahaina Yacht Club. Fran was an avid golfer, bridge player, and volunteer, and hostess for countless gatherings at her and Warren’s Lahaina home. A celebration ...

Adonis Arrocena Iniba, 53

Adonis Arrocena Iniba, 53, of Kahului, passed away on August 31, 2017, with his family by his side. Services will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am; with service at 10:00 am. Burial will be at 1:00 pm at Maui Veterans Cemetery Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements. Mr. Iniba was born on June 4, 1964 in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He worked at the Kahului Airport as a groundskeeper. He was predeceased by his father, Jovencio Iniba; grandparents, Esteban & Emiliana Iniba and sister, Belen Inda and ...

Mary Ellen Leilani Kekiwi, 79

Mary Ellen Leilani Kekiwi, 79, of Wailuku, Maui passed away on August 29th at Maui Memorial Hospital with the beautiful voices of her family singing at her bedside. Visitation and Mass services will be held at Saint Anthony Church on Saturday, September 23, 2017, with family viewing from 8:00-9:00am and public from 9:00-11:00am. Mass to follow from 11:00-12:00 noon. Family requests green attire. Mary Ellen was born on October 27, 1938 in Wailuku. She graduated at Saint Anthony at 8th grade and later received a degree in Culinary Arts. She worked as a Matron at the detention ...

Scott Edward Ken Kidnay, 48

Scott Edward Ken Kidnay, 48, of Lahaina, Maui, passed away on August 23, 2017, under the care of Hospice Maui, surrounded by his loving Ohana. A memorial service will be held at Maria Lanakila Church, 712 Wainee St., Lahaina, on Saturday, September 23, 2017; visitation from 9:00 a.m. till 10:00 a.m.; mass at 10:00 a.m. The family requests casual attire. Scott is survived by his companion, Tita K. Uweko’olani; son, Keli’i L.K. Kidnay Uweko’olani; 2 daughters, Shelby K. Kidnay Uweko’olani (Ravin Ah Puck), Kahealani K.Y. Kidnay Uweko’olani (Makana Tancayo); 2 grandsons, ...

Joan L. Minkler, 79

Joan L. Minkler, 79, of Makawao, Maui, passed away on September 11, 2017, at her home under the care of Islands Hospice, with her loving family by her side. She was born on November 27, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Joan is survived by her sons, Marc (Eileene) Minkler, Christian (Loyette) Minkler, Daniel (Diann) Minkler; grandchildren, Kyle, Brooke, Mia, Michael, Jacob, Matthew; and great grandson, Jet. Services will be scheduled at a later date. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Eleanor Onaona Motooka, 79

Eleanor Onaona Motooka, 79 of Kihei, Maui was born on March 10, 1938 in Hana, Maui. She moved to Oahu for 19 years and later returned home to Maui in 1978. She passed away on September 10, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She worked at Kamalii Elementary as a Teacher’s Aide for 8 years and Hale Makua as a Nurse’s Aide for numerous years. Visitation will be on September 23, 2017 at Christ the King Church in Kahului from 9:30 am with mass at 11am. Eleanor is survived by her husband, Richard H. Motooka; sisters, Germaine (Ken) Silva and Pupu (Randy) Lafferty; brothers, Jerome ...