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Mariano Tangonan Domingo, 89

There was an error with information that inadvertently ran in In The Maui News Weekender Edition December 17-18. Celebration of life will be at Ballard Family Mortuary (440 Ala Makani St., Kahului) on December 22, 2021. Public visitation starts at 9 a.m. followed by service and burial at Valley Isle Memorial Park in Haiku. Thank you to all who have reached out to the family with your condolences, love, and prayers. Online condolences may be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.

Dennis Arnold Kapua‘aloha Vierra “Dino”, 74

Dennis Arnold Kapua‘aloha Vierra “Dino” of Wailuku passed away on November 24, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 27, 1945 in Lahaina. Dennis is survived by his wife of 54 years, Bernice R. Vierra; Daughters, Bernadine R. Hasegawa, Renee N. Vierra-Calleon (Erice Calleon,) Denise R. Vierra; Grandchildren, Latasha Hasegawa, Tiara Hasegawa, Dayton Calleon, Maija Hirata, Kaolyn Caliva; Great-Grandchildren, Drestyn Sims, La‘akea Hasegawa, and Keala Hasegawa. Private services were held by the family. Online condolences may be made at: ...

Mariano Tangonan Domingo, 89

Mariano Domingo of Kahului lived a full life and returned Home at the age of 89. He was born on October 13, 1932 in Laoag City, Philippines. He moved to Hawai’i to find the American Dream as he was petitioned by his older brother Juan Domingo. He was a humble, hardworking man, and he continued to work even after retirement. Mariano loved to attend parties, get to know and help people, tend to his garden, and appreciate the simple things in life. He was very proud of his family and was present for every milestone and family Sunday brunch. From building swings for his ...

Scott Kiemon Hanano, 57

Scott Kiemon Hanano, 57, passed away at his home in Wailuku, Maui on November 26, 2021 after he contracted Covid 19. Oldest of three sons, he was born on October 3, 1964 in New York City. Having graduated from Maui High School, he went on to attend the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Manoa. He obtained his law degree from the Washburn School of Law in Topeka Kansas, and also studied law at the McGeorge School of Law in Stockton, California. After having served as the manager of City Bank here on Maui, Scott was employed by the County of Maui as an attorney. In ...

Lorraine Akemi Matsunaga, 71

Lorraine Akemi Matsu-naga, 71, of Haiku, Maui passed peacefully on November 27, 2021. Born in Kahului, Maui to Hiroshi & Matsue Kurata of Aiea, Oahu. Survived by spouse Paul Matsunaga, daughter Erin Matsunaga (Conor Replogle) and son Steven Matsunaga (Eva Cadavona). Visitation at Nakamura’s Mortuary December 23, 2021 from 11 am-noon. Online condolences can be left at Nakamuramortuary.com

Jessie K. Shito, 89

Jessie K. Shito, formerly of Kaneohe, Oahu passed away peacefully in Wailuku, Maui on October 24, 2021, at the age of 89. She was predeceased by her husband Stanely; sons Douglas and Tracy; parents Nobuichi and Hatsuyo Hanaoka; and sister Norma (Richard) Oba. She is survived by her son Rocky; daughters Kathy (Glenn) Nakao and Sharon Rowe; daughters-in-law Tuk Hui Shito; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grand children. Her family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to the staff and caregivers at Roselani Place and Hospice Maui for their kind and compassionate care. ...