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Daniel Casabay Badua, 72

Daniel Casabay Badua, of Kahului, Maui passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines to Victorio and Januaria Badua on August 22, 1950. Daniel migrated from the Philippines to Hilo, HI on May 1986 then moved to Maui were he had settled with his family. Daniel was a hard worker. He worked various jobs to provide a better life for his family as a dishwasher in Cupies to a worker at Makena Golf Course from 1988 to 1989. He then worked as a construction worker at central masonry and Sudas until he ...

Kekoa Kalani Ali’i (Koa) Lamadora, 39

Kekoa Kalani Ali’i (Koa) Lamadora, of Pukalani passed away on Dec. 15, 2022 at Queens Medical Center. Kekoa is survived by his mother, Gilbertha (Matthew) Kan Hai and sister, Malia Lamadora. Kekoa was born on April 12, 1983 in Wailuku. Visitation over cremains will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 10:00am with a prayer service at 11:00am at Ballard Family Mortuary. Online condolences may be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Alice Sachie Nitta, 68

January 8, 1955 – February 10, 2023 We sadly announce the passing of Alice Sachie Nitta, beloved sister, auntie, grand auntie and friend into heaven. Alice lived most of her life on Maui and moved to Oregon on September 1, 2022. She was a beautiful soul who was loved by so many and Alice had nicknames for everyone. If she didn’t, Alice would say “you’re my buddy”. Alice loved her 60’s music intensely and always requested to hear the Beatles, Monkees, Beach Boys and The Supremes. Whenever there was a party, she was ready to “karaoke” and enjoy her favorite local food ...

Carol Ann Ouchi, 79

Carol Ann Ouchi of Kahului passed away on January 4, 2023, at Hospice Maui. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Ouchi, and sons, Blain Ouchi and Reid Ouchi and grandson, Mason Ouchi. She is also survived by her brothers Glenn (Tam) Arai and Alan (Carol) Arai and numerous nieces and nephews. Private services were held. The family requests no koden or flowers. The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice Maui for their loving care shown to Carol while she was there. Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice Maui or Kahului Hongwanji Mission. Online condolences may be ...

Carole Anne Schwarz, 75

It is with great sadness that I write this to the many friends of Carole Anne Schwarz; Carole passed from this life to the next on March 29, 2022. Carole Ann Schwarz was born in Los Angeles, CA to William and Helen Schwarz and grew up in the coastal town of Ventura, CA, attending local schools and graduation from Ventura High School. Carole began her life-long career as an accountant in the movie industry shortly after high school, retiring from the television series “Designing Women”. She loved the glitz and glamor of the movie industry. Carole was preceded in passing by ...

Jacqueline Tyler, 59

Jacqueline “Kapua” Tyler passed away February 4, 2023 at the Hospice Hale on her beloved Hawaiian island of Maui at the age of 59. Jacqueline was born on December 8, 1963 to Bill and Silas Tyler in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She spent her childhood and school years there and in Paraguay, alongside her sister Patricia. After moving to the USA, she studied to become a massage therapist while also obtaining a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work at the University of Washington in Seattle. In the early 1990s, Jacqueline relocated to Maui, Hawaii, where she established her ...