Masae Murakami, 96

She was predeceased by her parents Isami and Emi Kusuda, brother Edward Kusuda and granddaughter Kimberly Bal Sloper.

She is survived by daughters Beryl (Eugene) Bal, Aline (Terrance) Takahashi; sister Itsuyo Kusuda; brother Harold (Reiko) Kusuda; granddaughter Melisa (El Alconcel) Takahashi; grandson Travis Takahashi; grandson-in-law William Sloper; great-grandchildren Caroline, Emily & Olivia Sloper, Mayumi & Kyri Alconcel and Hayden & Kayla Takahashi.

Private services were held. The family requests no koden. Donations in her memory may be made to Wailuku Hongwanji Mission, Hale Makua, Hospice Maui, Roselani Place or Nisei Veterans Memorial Center.

A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Hale Makua, Pikake neighborhood, and Hospice Maui for their compassionate care.

Online condolences may be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com