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Jane Calhoun

Jane Hisae Calhoun, 96, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 24, 2023 at Hale Makua Kahului. She was born in Puunene/Wailuku on May 8, 1927 to Ichiso and Mitsuyo Nishihara. Jane’s parents had emigrated from Hiroshima, Japan early last century. Jane grew up in ...

Tiana-Tausaafia Laupola-Oto

Tiana-Tausaafia Laupola-Oto, infant baby girl, passed away on October 10, 2023 at her residence in Wailuku. She was born on August 18, 2023 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services will be held from 4 p.m. to 12 midnight on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Ballard Family Mortuary. Funeral services will be held again at Ballard Family Mortuary on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., burial 12 noon at Valley Isle Memorial Park in Haiku. Tiana-Tausaafia is survived by her father, Uluaki Oto; mother, Orianah Lavea; grandparents, Tiana and ...

Robert Cadavona

Robert Cadavona, 43, of Kahului, Maui died on Oct 24, 2023 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Lihue, Kauai on Oct 18, 1980 to Josephine (Andy) Viloria and Efren (Tammy) Cadavona. He is survived by his wife Sheree of 28 years and two daughters Melanie and Rayna Lyn. Grandparents Elena Corpuz and Alma Cadavona. Predeceased by grandparents Romeo Cadavona, Alfredo Corpuz and Eugenia Cadavona. Robert worked for T.Sniffen and sons as a truck driver before being diagnosed with colon cancer. He enjoyed his gun collection and hunting with family and ...

Bernice Rodriguez Vierra

Bernice Rodriguez Vierra, 79, of Wailuku, transitioned to heaven on October 20, 2023 at her residence. She was born on December 20, 1943 in Honolulu. Bernice worked at the Salvation Army Thrift Shop in Kahului and Kihei as a manager. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Vierra (deceased), children, Yolanda Vierra (deceased), Bernadine Vierra, Renee Vierra-Calleon (Eric), Denise Vierra (Alvin Caliva); grandchildren, Latasha & Tiara Hasegawa, Dayton Calleon, Maija Hirata, Kaolyn Caliva; great-grandchildren, Drestyn Sims, La’akea & Keala Hasegawa; siblings, John, Abel ...

Tsuna Paden

Tsuna Paden, 87, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023, with family by her side, under the care of Islands Hospice. She was born on March 24, 1936, in Japan. Celebration of life and scattering of ashes information to be announced. Tsuna was predeceased by her husband, Clarence “Chuck” Paden. She is survived by her daughter, Susan (James) Kaili and grandchildren, Christopher Gouveia and Nicholas Kaili. The family would like to thank the staff at Islands Hospice for their support and compassionate ...

Gaye Kennedy Roche

Gaye Kennedy Roche, 80, of Lahaina, Maui, passed away on September 18, 2023, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on October 9, 1942, on the outside of Vlasco, Scotland. A scattering of her ashes will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Airport Beach at 10:30am. Gaye is survived her husband, John Roche; her sons, Mike Mitchell, Matt Mitchell, Tim Mitchell, John Roche, Jeff Roche; sister, Nan Parson; 7 grandchildren, Taylor, Brianna, Michael, David, Daniel, Tai and Keinan. Online condolences may be made ...