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Isaach-Benjamin Ha’upumaunakilohanaikala’I Wong, Infant

Isaach-Benjamin Hā’upumaunakilohanaikala’i Wong of Wailuku went home to Jesus on May 7, 2017. He was born on May 5, 2017. Services will be held on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Ballard Family Mortuary from 10 AM: visitation will be held at 9 AM. Isaach-Benjamin is survived by his parents: Sunshine and Andrew-Joseph “Baba” Wong, brothers: Kosiah and Samson-Moro Wong, tita: Alohalani Pua’a, grandparents: Joyce and Randy Wong, Elizabeth Rauh, as well as many aunties, uncles and cousins. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Chidori Sherri Yoshimoto, 86

Chidori Sherri Yoshimoto, 86 of Wailuku, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2017 at Roselani Place in Kahului with her family at her side. She was born on January 17, 1931 in Hilo, Hawaii. She retired as a Registered Nurse from Maui Memorial Hospital in 1996. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 11:00 am at Grace Bible Church in Kahului with light reception to follow. In lieu of flowers or koden, please send donations to Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Dr. Michael D. Morrison, 68

Dr. Michael D. Morrison, 68, of Kihei, passed away peacefully at Maui Memorial Medical Center on May 1, 2017. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Michael was born on August 20,1948, in Van Nuys, California. The most intense joy of Michael’s life was at the birth of Orion, his only child, on March 3, 2001. The greatest tragedy of Michael’s life was Orion’s death 5-1/2 months later, the day after Michael’s birthday, on August 21, 2001, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Michael was a Chiropractor by profession. He was also a gifted intuitive physician. Michael was ...

Mihna Charley, 68

Mihna Charley, 68, of Kihei, passed away on April 26, 2017 at Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center. She was born in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, on June 5, 1948. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Ballard Family Mortuary, Kahului; service will begin at 6 p.m. Burial will be held in Pohnpei at a later date. Mihna is survived by her husband, Golten Charley; sons, Thurston (Semihma) Charley, and Winson (Jenne) Charley; daughter, Y-Mee (Junior) Charley; and 15 grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to: ...

Helen S. Kawahara, 84

Helen Shigeko Kawahara, 84, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully at Maui Memorial Medical Center on April 29, 2017, with her loving family by her side. Services honoring Mrs. Kawahara will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Thursday, May 11, 2017. Visitation will begin at 4:00pm, with memorial services beginning at 5:00pm. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Helen was born on March 25, 1924 in Lahaina to Shigeru & Kinue Kawamura. After proudly graduating from Lahainaluna with the class of 1952, she married the love of her life, Mr. Robert Kawahara. She will be ...

Mark “Bradda Helms” Miyashita, 57

Mark Tadashi Miyashita, 57, better known as “Helms” or “Uncle Helms” passed away peacefully at Maui Memorial Medical Center on April 28, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life will begin at 11:00am on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at He Piko No Waiohuli: 881 Lau’ie Dr. Kula, HI. Casual attire please. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Helms was born on March 22, 1960 in Honolulu to Arthur & Doris Miyashita. He loved playing sports, playing football in high school and baseball with a local league, where he continued coaching in his adulthood. ...