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Emilia E. Tiqui, 69

Emilia E. Tiqui, 69, of Kihei, Maui, passed away on March 15, 2022, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on November 8, 1952, in Masinloc Zambales, Philippines. Prayer service will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Ballard Family Mortuary; visitation will follow until 9:00 p.m.; she will be laid to rest in the Philippines. Emilia was a Custodi-an at Kamalii School. She was predeceased by her husband, Rufino Tiqui, her parents, Antonio & Rosita Esmele. She is survived by her loving children, Analyn (Monico) Adajar, Jomar (Rachell) Tiqui, Loreno (Rhea) ...

Guy Yamane, 64

Guy Yamane, 64, of Wailuku, Maui passed away on February 7, 2022 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. A graduate of HP Baldwin High School, he was an avid fisherman and had an amazing eye for tako until due to health reasons, he was no longer able to continue those activities. Guy was a generous person and a loyal friend who was always ready to help. A memorial will be held from 9:30am to 11:00am on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Nakamura Mortuary. Guy was predeceased by his parents Takeo & Tokiyo Yamane. He is survived by brother Alton (Charlotte) Yamane, Sister Renette (Emmett) ...

“Buster” Paiea Castle Wilhelm, Sr., 87

“Buster” Paiea Castle Wilhelm of Kahului, Maui was called home to our Heavenly Father, February 23, 2022 {under Island Hospice care} He was born on June 11, 1934 and was a Veteran for the United States Army and a retired Construction worker. BUSTA, as everyone calls him, is survived by the love of life of 55 years June, (Fatuesi Wilhelm), along with his children, LaReene Sweeny (Mike) {California}, Terry Kurkowski {Arkansas}, Cassie Ale {Maui}, Mindy Kawaauhau {Molokai}, Patty Hill (Greg) {Oklahoma}, Paea “Chip” Jr. {Maui}, Lyna Ioane (Pat) {Las Vegas}, Nellie Fatuesi ...

William “Bill” K. Choy, Jr.

William “Bill” K Choy, Jr. passed away on March 2, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on May 31, 1930 to William and Martha Bissen Kin Choy, Sr. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Shirley Perry K Choy; children, Valory Lehua Yap (Keith), Wendy Kaulia (Daniel), Yolanda Kaulia, William Kin Choy, III (Lei), Mary Grace Ramos (Tony), Blossom Roque (Anthony), and Sheila Zarle (Michael), 20 grandchildren, 43 great-grand children, 3 great-great- grandchildren, a sister, Kuulei Williams of Cali-fornia and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A funeral service will be ...

Wendy J. Rhody, 71

Wendy J. Rhody, of Haiku, Maui passed away at home in the care of Hospice Maui and her family on March 9, 2022. She was born September 14, 1950 in Suffolk England. She met her husband Steve Rhody while he was stationed in England in the Air Force and moved to Hawaii in the early 70’s. Wendy was an amazingly talented woman who had many professions in her life including seamstress, Emergency Medical Technician, and Emergency Dept. Registered Nurse. In her later years of retirement, she enjoyed Line dancing, sewing, and traveling. Wendy is survived by her husband, Steve Rhody of ...

Wendy Moanalani Akima, 61

Wendy Moanalani Akima, 61, of Wailuku, Maui passed away on March 2, 2022 at Maui Memorial Meical Center. She was born on August 23, 1960 in Wailuku. Wendy is survived by her husband, James Harrison Akima; daughters, Malia Okamo-to and Kaulana Suggs; grandchildren, Hunter, Sofia and Colton; father, Clarence Suggs; siblings; Linda (Mark) Hawkins, Sondi (Dave) Lopes, Bryce (Carmela “Dolly”) Suggs and Kye (Eric) Roan. She is predeceased by her mother, Eleanor Martin. Private scattering of her ashes will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at: ...