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Anita Anderson Lackey, 63

Anita “The Lady Plumber” Anderson Lackey of Kihei passed away on October 23, 2021 at the age of 63. Anita was born on March 24, 1958 and was raised in Lafayette, Indiana. Anita moved to Maui in 1989 where she worked with plumbing contractors until she started her own business; “The Lady Plumber” Anita is survived by her husband Paul, 4 sisters, and 1 brother. Online condolences may be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Feliciano P. Parilla, 95

Feliciano P. Parilla passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at his residence, on October 20, 2021. He is assisted by Hospice Maui. He was born on December 2, 1925 in Taleb Bantay Illocos Sur. He is the only son of seven children of the late Miguel and Patricia Palecpec Parilla. He was survived by his wife Lourdes F. Parilla and his children: Hilda (Jun) Cruz, Arnold (Linda) Parilla, Marisa (Bruce) Molina, Evelyn (Johnny) Madarang, Eden (Mark) Orticio, Helen Parilla. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, masks and social distancing will be implemented during visitation at ...

Vera Lindsay Hammonds, 67

Vera Lindsay Hammonds of Kihei, Maui, Hawaii died on July 4, 2021, due to advanced ovarian cancer. She was 67. Lindsay was born on December 28, 1953. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Glenn Hammonds, M.D., and Virginia McBurnett Hammonds, and by her sister, Virginia Hammonds Scott in 1991 and by her brother, Roy Glenn Hammonds, Jr., PhD (Ann) on May 2, 2021. She is survived by her beloved partner of 23 years, Richardo Hanakoo Van Woesik, and by her sisters, Susan Hammonds-White (Walter) and Nancy Hammonds Shuman (Ted). She is also survived by her niece Christy White ...

Richard Shinkichi Miyasato, 88

Richard Shinkichi Miyasato, 88, of Kahului, Maui passed away on October 11, 2021, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on January 5, 1933, in Puunene, Maui. Richard graduated from Baldwin High School in 1951; served in the U.S. Army; and attended University of Hawaii at Manoa on Oahu. Richard was employed as a Branch Manager at Finance Factors until his retirement in 1996. During his retirement he enjoyed traveling and watching his granddaughters grow up. He was also an avid UH sports fan. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Miyasato; son, Lance Miyasato; and daughter, Lynne ...

Aline Hamaguchi Rolaff, 88

Aline Hamaguchi Rolaff passed away in her sleep in the morning of October 08, 2021. She was born on April 09, 1933 in Paia and raised in Kuiaha, Maui. She is survived by sisters Evelyn Mack of Auburn, California and Lucille Ogata of Kahului, Maui and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews in Hawaii and the mainland. She graduated from Maui High School in 1950 and Maui Technical School in 1952. While working on Maui after graduation, she developed a strong urge to find her sister in Japan. She found her sister and also found a job at the American Embassy in Tokyo. This led to a ...

Eric C. Sakugawa, 70

Eric C. Sakugawa, 70, of Kula, Maui passed away on October 25, 2021. He was born on August 11, 1951; the fifth child of James and Jane Sakugawa. Eric graduated from Maui High School and California State University, Fresno. He was a partner in the family’s cattle and hog business, James C. Sakugawa and Sons, along with his brothers. The business is operated on Maui, Haleiwa (Oahu), Molokai and Merced, California . Eric is survived by his sisters: Carol (David) Chang and Evelyn (Richard Kido) Sakugawa and brothers: Ronald (Stephanie) Sakugawa and Jerry (Elsie) Sakugawa. He is also ...