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Simeona Lomboy Nerona, 88

Simeona Lomboy Nerona of Kahului passed away on October 14, 2021 in Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii. She was born in Luna, La Union Philippines and later moved to Maui, Hawaii in 1979. She was a very hard worker who retired from Makena Beach Hotel but continued to work as a fieldworker at HC&S until they closed down. Simeona also loved to garden in her free time but serving the Lord at Kahului Full Gospel Temple was her passion. She leaves behind to cherish her memory; her children Virgilio (Celia) Nerona, Estelita (Andres) Agoot, Rosalina (Edwin) Tabisula, and Patricia (Florencio ...

Carmelo Mandac Patoc, 76

Carmelo Mandac Patoc, 76, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on October 8, 2021, with family at his side, under the care of Islands Hospice. He was born on December 22, 1944, in the Philippines. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Ballard Family Mortuary; service starts at 7:00 p.m. with visitation continuing until 9 p.m. Mass will begin at 9am on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Christ the King Church; burial will follow, 11am, at the Maui Veteran’s Cemetery in Makawao. Carmelo is survived by his beloved wife, Amanda Patoc; son, Wesley Patoc; ...

Peter A. Schramm, 74

February 2, 1947 - September 1, 2021; Wailuku, Maui Peter Schramm was born in Santa Barbara to Edward W. Schramm and Janet Angell Schramm. Since childhood Peter had a passion for all things mechanical. His intelligence and knowledge were wide ranging; a friend of the family said he knew lots about a lot of things. His main expertise was in rebuilding and repairing automobiles but he developed a range of skills that enabled him to successfully rewire a house, build a staircase, shoot pool, repair clocks... For the past forty years he lived and worked on the island of Maui. Peter ...

Johnny Espiritu, 74

Johnny Espiritu of Lahaina departed on October 14, 2021 at Maui Memorial Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was born in Alcala, Pangasinan, Philippines on January 16, 1947. His journey in Lahaina began in 1976. He worked for Pioneer Mill Co. and would continue to establish himself at many other jobs throughout the year, ending up at the Ka‘anapali Golf Course until his retirement in 2017. Johnny was a humble, respected man who worked hard and sacrificed everything for his family. He enjoyed military documentaries, watching sports, and gatherings with his ...

Yoshito Nishikawa, 94

Yoshito Nishikawa of Pukalani passed away on September 6, 2021. He was born on December 16, 1926 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Yoshito is survived by his wife, Kay; children, Kelli (Mark) Nishikawa; and grandchildren, Ty and Kei Nishikawa. A private service was held. Online condolences can be left at Nakamuramortuary.com.

Roselia Pepe Eugenio, 99

Our beloved mother, Roselia Pepe Eugenio passed away peacefully with her family at her side on October 4, 2021. She was born in Paauilo, Hawaii in July 1922. She is survived by her sons, Daniel, Paul and Darren Eugenio and daughters, Veronica Coakley and Nellie Lam. Our mother was a kind and happy person who always extended a helpful hand to those in need and shared loving words of kindness with every-one she came across. We will dearly miss the happiness and warmth she always bestowed upon us. Ballard Family Mortuary assisted with the arrangements.