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Librado A. Casio, 87

Librado A. Casio of Kahului, Hawaii peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born in Parparia, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines on July 05, 1934 to the late Gevacio Casio and Christina Aquino. He retired as a Construction Laborer for Fong’s Construction. Librado A. Casio is survived by his wife, Mersedes Casio; daughters Ermilinda (Leonard) Paet, Vilma Casio-Dickenson; son, William (Joan) Casio; grandchildren, Tisha Paet, Jessica (Kai) Rozet, Emery Casio, and Karessa Dickenson; great grandchildren, Tidus Paet-Vegas, Alizeh Casio, ...

Gary Morio Crisolo, 75

Gary Morio Crisolo, 75, of Honokohau Valley in Maui, peacefully passed away at his residence on Sunday, July 25, 2021 from complications due to cancer. Gary was born December 12, 1945 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by his sisters Nora Van Sant, Patsy Beach; children Shayne, Jay, Lacey, Hope, Joshua, Vernon; grandchildren: Justin, Jayden; And longtime companion/caregiver Pam Morgan and her children/grandchildren McKenzie, Kawaihoonani, Ofa-Helotu and Cali. He was also blessed to have a special relationship with friends Bully “Kimokeo” Kapahulehua and Dan Clark. A ...

Sharmane Hi’ilani Holokai, 71

Sharmane Hi’ilani Holokai, 71, of Kula, Maui, passed away on August 1, 2021, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on November 22, 1949, in Honolulu. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Ballard Family Mortuary with sharing from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00; services will begin at 11:00 a.m.; cremation will follow. Due to the covid19 pan-demic, the use of masks and social distancing practices are required. Sharmane was a Heavy Equipment Operator at Fong’s & Goodfellow Construction. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas ...

Tami Noelani Cockett, 54

Tami Noelani Cockett, age 54, of Wailuku, Maui finished the race and has gone home to be with her Lord. She earned her angel wings on August 11, 2021. She was born on August 04, 1967 in Wai‘anae, Hawai’i. She graduated from Maui High School with the Class of 1985. She was a sales associate with C.S. WO & Sons, LTD, Homeworld Maui. She is survived by her spouse, Benjamin A.K. “Benny” Cockett Sr, her son, Benjamin (Waikululani) Cockett Jr of Wai‘ehu, Maui & Kalama‘ula, Moloka’i, her daughter, Sasha (Keoni) Tabon of Wai‘ehu, Maui, and 4 Grandchildren: ‘Ekolu, Rose, ...

Jorja Sue Ray, 66

Jorja Sue Ray, 66, of Kaunakakai, Molokai, Aunty went back home to Our Heavenly Father Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on July 26, 2021, at Tripler Medical Army Center. She was born on December 3, 1954 , in Santa Ana, California. She was a U.S. Army Veteran in Radioman Seaman Apprentice Operator. Preceded in death by Ora Jean Clary (Mother) and Don Ardell Ray (Father). She was survived by her numerous nieces and nephews and a sister.

Diego Carino Bagusto, 57

Diego Carino Bagusto, 57, of Lahaina, passed away on August 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born on July 4, 1964 in the Philippines. Diego enjoyed taking his grandchildren fishing and diving and having a good time. Visitation 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Ballard Family Mortuary, service 10 a.m., and burial 12 noon at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Diego worked as a cook at Kaanapali Beach Hotel. He is survived by his wife, Erlinda Bagusto, son, Dierl (Joice) Bagusto; daughter, Darlene (Jayson) Duque; grandchildren, Tischa-Joy Bagusto, Deejay Darson Duque, Dayson Daryl ...