×

Obituaries

Thomas Edward Morris, 86

Thomas Edward Morris lived a life of adventure. From his early days canoeing through the wilderness of Northern Minnesota at Camp Kooch-i-ching to his retirement years spent bushwacking abandoned public access trails on Maui, Tommy said ‘yes’ to any opportunity for mischief and exploration. ...

Lynn Leiko Okuda Viela, 58

Lynn Leiko Okuda Viela passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023 with her family at her side. She was born on June 6, 1964 in Wailuku, Maui. Lynn is survived by her parents, Michio and Thelma Okuda; husband, Jay Viela; daughters, Kiera (Nevan Watanabe) Viela and Kalena Viela; stepdaughter, ...

Rudy Yagin, 84

Rudy Yagin, of Kahului, passed away on June 5, 2023, at his home. He was born on December 28, 1938 in Barrio Tapao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Visitation will be from 6p.m. to 9p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Ballard Family Mortuary. Service will begin at 7 p.m. Burial will be held at 9 a.m. ...

George Yaksic, 72

George Yaksic was born January 8th, 1951 and passed away May 27th, 2023. Survived by his loving wife, the message to George will always be: “Aloha. Love, Lucy.” Online condolences may be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Claire Michelle Omori, 39

Claire Michelle Omori of Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii, passed away on May 6, 2023. She was born on April 6, 1984 in San Francisco, California. Claire was a kind and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grand-daughter, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. She is survived by her father, Paul S. Avilla; ...

Caren Gohara, 95

Caren Gohara of Pukalani died April 22, 2023 at her home. Born in Kihei, she was a retired clerk stenographer for the East Maui Irrigation Company and a member of Makawao Hongwanji. Private services were held. No koden or flowers requested. She is survived by daughters, Cary (Calvin) ...