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Isabelle Soares, 84

Isabelle Soares, 84, of Wailuku, passed away on August 10, 2016 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on April 13, 1932, in Honolulu, on Oahu.Isabelle retired from the American Cancer Society on Maui as an Administrative Assistant. She is survived by her sister Emily Freitas, and her hanai daughter, Gail Miyahira.Private services were held at the Maui Veteran's Cemetery where she was laid to rest with her husband, Alvin B. Soares. In lieu of koden, a remembrance can be made in her name to the Maui Humane Society, Hospice Maui, or the Amercican Cancer Society.Condolences may be ...

Florence Tomiko Ueoka, 99

Florence Tomiko Ueoka, 99, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 23, 2016, at Hale Makua. She was born on May 7, 1917, in Puunene, Maui.Private services were held on August 11, 2016 at Paia Mantokuji Mission. The family respectfully requests no monetary offerings.Florence retired from the Department of Water Supply. Her pastimes included traveling, reading, and volunteering for different organizations. She was a lifelong advocate for women's rights.Florence is survived by her sons, Travis (Donna Droby) Ueoka, Paul (Gwen) Ueoka; daughters, Pamela (Ronald) ...

Harold Kenji Shimomura, 85

Harold Kenji Shimomura, 85, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2016, with loving family by his side.Private family services were held.Nakamura Mortuary assisted with services.Harold was born on October 29, 1930 to Yoshimatsu and Hanayo Shimomura in Lahaina, HI.Mr. Shimomura was a purchasing agent for Maui Land & Pine. He loved his dogs, gardening, net fishing, socializing at church, but most importantly, his family.Harold was predeceased by his sister, Betty Shimomura Agena.Harold leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Mikazu Shimomura; daughters, Ivy Huerter, ...

Carol K. Nadai, 76

Carol K. Nadai, 76, of Kihei, passed away on August 4, 2016 at her residence.She was born to Stanley and Misayo Yagi on July 5, 1940 in Hilo, Hawaii.She moved to Oahu at the age of 12, attended and graduated from Castle High School, class of 1958.She is survived by husband, Robert Nadai; sons, Gregory and Ryan Nadai; daughter, Jill Nadai. She is also survived by brother, Daniel (Jackie) Yagi of Colorado and Elliot (Barbara) Yagi of California.In keeping with the wishes of Carol Nadai there will be no funeral services.Condolences may be sent at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Alfredo C. Corpuz Sr., 78

Alfredo C. Corpuz Sr., 78 of Kahului, Maui passed away on August 20, 2016 at his residence. He was born on July 3, 1938 in the Philippines.He retired from Hawaii Commercial and Sugar as a Field Worker.Visitation will be held on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Ballard Family Mortuary Kahului from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with service to begin at 6:30 p.m.; second day will continue on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.; burial to follow at Maui Memorial Park at 10:30 a.m.Alfredo is survived by wife, Elena Corpuz; sons, Alfredo Corpuz Jr., Christopher Corpuz; daughters, Josephine (Andy) ...

Richard M. Machida, 79

Richard M. Machida, 79, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2016 at Maui Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.Services honoring Mr. Machida were held privately at his request.Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements.Richard was born in Puunene on April 17, 1937 to Shuichi & Shinobu Machida. He earned his Bachelor's degree at UH Manoa. On August 1, 1964, Richard married his love, Irene Kamei, and together they had two children. Mr. Machida retired as the District Supervisor for the Maui County Parks and Recreation Department.Richard leaves behind ...