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Esela Kauvaka Vaea

Esela Kauvaka Vaea, 27, of Lahaina, passed away on February 15, 2024. He was born on January 9, 1997 in Wailuku.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Ballard Family Mortuary, Kahului; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park – Maui View.

Esela is survived by his parents, Samisoni and Kataki Vaea; siblings, Kamuela Vaea, Precious Vaea, Hesekaia Vaea, Jonathan Vaea, and Alo Vaea; aunties, Lute Fehoko, Kilisitina Saulala, Kato Toki, Tinivia Pole, and Malieta Kauvaka; uncles, Sisi Palaivai Vaea, Lopeti Vaea, Pasi Kauvaka, and Loti Kauvaka; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be made at:

www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

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