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Candance “ Lani” Ha’aha’a Akre, 73

Candance “Lani” Ha’aha’a Akre, 73, of Makawao, Maui, passed away on January 20, 2017. She was born on May 4, 1943, in Hana, Maui. Lani is survived by her husband, Del-Roy “Ron” Akre; son, Thor Akre; daughters, Kaulana Merrill, Evika (Darrin) Amadeo; Stepson, Michael (Lorene) Hocking; brother, George (Aida) Kaauamo; sister, Adrien “Noelani” (Ely) Alconcel; 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and 2 hanai grandsons. Private services will be held. Online condolences:www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

James Wesley Boonstra, 86

James Wesley Boonstra, 86, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2017, surrounded by his loving family and wife. “Jack” was born on August 27, 1930 in Chicago to a hard-working family, he was the middle of 12 children.  Jim married his love, Verna and together they raised an extended family. Friends of Lahaina Para-Sail, Arabesque, Boonstra Concrete, Old Lahaina House all companies of which Jim was an integral part are invited to a celebration of his life at 1423 Front Street, Lahaina on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 5:30pm (sunset) for pupu’s and talk ...

Ricardo Joseph “Ricky” “Boysing” Carpio

Ricardo Joseph “Ricky” “Boysing” Carpio, 75 of Kaneohe, Oahu passed away January 9, 2017 at Island Hospice in Kahului.  Ricky was born March 27, 1941 on Oahu and raised on Maui.  He retired from Miyake Concrete and later worked for Valley Isle Building Supply. Ricky is survived by his wife, Charlene Chang Carpio; daughter, Renette Ann Leimomi Carpio; sons, Edwin Michael Kimo Carpio (Debbie Muth), Robert Kaleo Nobriga (Joyce), Ryan Kaipo Nobriga (Julie Iinuma); sister, Betty Ann Nakanelua; brother, Albert “Dede” Carpio (Myrna); grandchildren, Danica Nalani Carpio, Amber ...

Betty Jane Dickerhoof, 82

Betty Jane Dickerhoof, 82, of Kihei, passed away on January 25, 2017 at Hospice Maui Hale in Wailuku. She was born on July 21, 1934 in Ravenna, Ohio. Betty is survived by her children, Linda Scott, Jane (Joseph) Butcher, Darlene Stone-Flores, Thomas (Cindy) Pettit, and Drenda Ann Wilcox; 16 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald “Donnie” Dickerhoof, and daughter Susan. Funeral services will be held at a later date in Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her name to either ...

Masanori Kaya Sr., 91

Masanori Kaya Sr., 91, of Kula, passed away on January 20, 2017 at Kula Hospital. He was born on December 24, 1925 in Wailuku. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday February 3, 2017 at Ballard Family Mortuary, service will begin at 11 a.m., and burial will follow at the Maui Veteran’s Cemetery at 1 p.m. Masanori was a retired carpenter. He is survived by his sons, Michael (Amy) Kaya, Gerald Kaya, Ransom (Nani) Kaya, George “Keoki” Kaya, and Masanori (Dana) Kaya Jr.; daughters, Linda Oshiro, and Jenai (Connie) Kaya; 1 brother, 2 sisters; 14 grandchildren, ...

Shirley Y. Kaya, 90

Shirley Yukiko Kaya, 90, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2017 at Hale Makua with her loving family by her side. Services honoring Mrs. Kaya were held privately. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Shirley was born on November 28, 1926 in Haiku to Nisaku & Tochi Nakamura.  Many will remember her as the owner & operator of Shirley’s Drive-In.  She was a hard worker, wonderful cook, and would do anything for her family.  After closing the restaurant, she enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas with her friends to shop and play slots. Her favorite thing ...