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Regina Ann Parabicoli, 87

Regina Ann Parabicoli passed away on April 29, 2017 at Kula Hospital. She was born May 9, 1929 in Milford Massachusetts. A Celebration of Life will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului on May 17, 2017 from 5:00pm-9:00pm with a prayer service at 7:00pm. Regina was primarily a homemaker but worked part time as a cashier and in retail sales. She enjoyed crafts and was a great cook and baker specializing in Italian dishes and pastries. Regina’s greatest love was her family and she took great pride in her children and grandchildren. Regina is survived by her beloved husband ...

Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Texeira, 90

Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Texeira, 90, of Kailua, Oahu (formally from Kula, Maui), passed away on April 25, 2017, at Kaiser Foundation. She was born on October 16, 1926, in Wailuku, Maui. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 12, 2017, at Holy Ghost Church in Kula; mass will begin at 10:30 a.m.; burial will follow in the church cemetery. Elizabeth (Betty) was predeceased by her husband, Louis Texeira; daughter, Judith A. Rezents; parents, Manuel and Minnie Bringuel; and siblings, Agnes Costa, Minnie Donlin, Richard Bringuel, Edward Bringuel and John Bringuel. ...

Masanobu Yamashiro, 93

Masanobu Yamashiro, 93, passed away on April 30, 2017 at Roselani Place under the compassionate care of Roselani Place and Islands Hospice. He was born on October 19, 1923, in Pepe’ekeo, Big Island. Masanobu was the owner of Maui Yamashiro Products. He personally delivered his produce to markets and restaurants throughout Maui and while doing so developed many friendships throughout his career. Masa was an avid tennis player and enjoyed going to the gym until his mid 80s. He was predeceased by his wife, Kimiko “Betty” Yamashiro. He is survived by his son, Michael (Lynette) ...

Kim Joseph Yip Chow, 60

Kim Joseph Yip Chow, 60 of Wailuku, Maui passed away on April 28, 2017 at Maui Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 5, 1956 in Honolulu. He was a 1st Class Irrigation Mechanic for Makena Beach and Golf Club for 34 years. Visitations will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Puuone Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnessses located at 800 Onehee Street in Kahului from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. A Bible talk will begin at 5:00pm. Kim is survived by his wife (“Aunty Lani”) Evelyn Aulani Yip Chow; daughter, Crystal Sniffen; son in law, Matthew Sniffen; granddaughter, Sarah-Leiohu; ...

Dorothy Elizabeth Bousquet, 86

Dorothy Elizabeth Bousquet, 86, of Kula, Maui, passed away on May 1, 2017, peacefully at home. She was born on November 1, 1930 in Makawao, Maui. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 5, 2017 at Norman’s Mortuary at 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Dorothy is pre-deceased by her parents Joseph Morreira and Mary De Cambra. She is survived by her sons, Glenn H. Vierra and Randall J. Bousquet; daughters, Sharon J. Borrego (Robert), Karen L. Freitas (Hilary), Robin M. Dickson (Randy), JoAnn L. Zane, and Donna E. Aguirre (Gary); brothers, Rafael Morreira ...

William Clifford White, Jr., 52

William Clifford White, Jr., 52, of Kahului, passed away on April 22, 2017 in Wailuku. He was born on November 2, 1964 in Honolulu. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Ballard Family Mortuary, service will begin at 11 a.m., burial to follow at 1 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park in Haiku. Family requests no flowers. William was a self-employed heavy equipment mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Lashley White; son William Jardine, daughter, Michelle (Keith) Reynolds; mother, Loretta Garcia; sisters, Kitsy Jack, Janice Remland, ...