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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. He was inquisitive throughout his life, always eager to learn about his surroundings. When relaxing, he loved listening to classical music and playing cribbage. Tommy was born in 1936 to Pat Morris and Jean Waddle in Evanston, Illinois and grew up in Kenilworth. The elder of his two sisters, ...

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, Jaymie (Kimo Ballesteros) Viela; and grandchild, Jaxx Ballesteros. She is also survived by her brothers, Brian (Colleen) Okuda and Alan (Faith) Okuda. Her celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 16 at St. Anthony Church. Visitation will be held from 9:00am to 10:30am, followed by the ...

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. on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Maui Memorial Park, Garden of Meditation. Rudy retired from HC&S where he worked as a Mason Luna. He is survived by his wife, Segundina Yagin; children, Marilyn (Ron) Martin, Amelia (Edmund) Greenidge, Melvin (Michelle) Yagin, and Ashley (Jon) Fernandez; sister, ...

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; mother, Camille Darrin; husband, Craig H. Omori; daughter, Piper A. Omori; son, Darrin M. Omori; brother, Benjamin Patrick Avilla; sister, Alexandra (Mike) Darrin; niece, Violet Penelope Rocha; and grandparents, George and Clara Avilla. Services will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on June 5, 2023 ...

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) Hayashi of Pahoa and Lauren Gohara of New York; sister Lynne (Kenneth) Enoki of Mililani; and grand-daughter, Sara Hayashi (Tyler Yee) of Lihue. She was preceded in death by her husband George Gohara; brothers, Richard, Kazumi, Satoshi and Fumio Kimitsuka; and sisters, Mariane Mishina, Hanae ...