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Caroline Marina Valois, 83

Caroline Marina Valois, 83, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on December 2, 2021. She was born on January 9, 1938, in Paia. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Ballard Family Mortuary; service begins at 11:00 a.m.; burial will follow, 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery in Wailuku. Due to the Covid19 pandemic, the use of masks and social distancing practices are required. Caroline was a retired laundry attendant. She was predeceased by her husband, Irineo Valois and son, Alex Valois. She is survived by her children, Mario ...

Thomas M. “Galanto” Nakagawa, 78

Thomas M. "Galanto" Nakagawa, 78, of Wailuku passed away peacefully on September 22, 2021. His and Alice ashes will be scattered over the ocean off Maui. Tom served proudly in the US Navy. He worked at Garrett Ai Research (Los Angeles, CA) and Boeing (Haleakala). Returning to Maui, he supported the Pacific Whale Foundation; flew glider airplanes & carved unique walking canes and crosses. Tom was predeceased by his father, Masaaki "Mohawk" Nakagawa; his sister, Joanne; his brother, Richard; and his wife, Alice. He leaves to cherish his memory mother, Misao Nakagawa, and sister, ...

Harriet Miyoko Yoshino, 85

Harriet Miyoko Yoshino, 85 of Aiea, passed away on October 24, 2021. Born in Puunene, Maui, she retired as a data processor for Hawaiian Life Insurance Company. She is survived by daughter, Claire Oshita; son, Kevin Yoshino; and siblings, Alvin Yamada and Rene Kimura. Arrangements Provided by: Hosoi Garden Mortuary

Jessie K. Shito, 89

There were errors in the Maui News Weekender Edition on December 18-19 2021. She was predeceased by her husband Stanley; 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 and Diane Shito; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grand children.

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: ...