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Robert “Bobby” Morris, 74

Robert “Bobby” Morris, 74, Surrounded by Ohana, Bobby took flight to pursue his passion of slack key guitar and Hawaiian music (and if Vegas is there, he’ll be there too)! A member of the Rowing Team at Kaimuki High School, Sergeant in the Army, Shipping and Receiving at Sears for 20 years then retiring from MCCC 23 years later the journey continues. He is preceded in death by his parents Albert Dayag and Julia Morris; sisters, Rosalie Barcelona and Francis Kaimana; brothers, Ben and George Dayag, and grandson, Ikaika Suzuki. He is survived by his wife Cecilia (Young) Morris, ...

Charles Kalei Phillips, 60

Charles Kalei Phillips, 60, of Lahaina, Maui, passed away on August 31, 2021, under the care of Hospice Maui, surrounded by family. He was born on April 11, 1961, on Oahu. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Ballard Family Mortuary; service will begin at 7:30 p.m.; cremation will follow. Due to covid19, the use of masks and social distancing practices are required. Charles was a Special Education EA. He was predeceased by his parents, Manuel & Stella Phillips; and brothers, Butch & Brian Phillips. He is survived by his siblings, ...

Everett Randy Nahale Brown, 49

Everett Randy Nahale Brown, 49 Everett Randy Nahale Brown of Makawao, Maui passed away on August 9, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Germain Orta; Sons, Nahale Brown, Na’eola Brown, and Keahi Brown; Daughter, Helena Brown; Granddaughter, Sariah Manini- Brown; Mother, Charlyne Brown; Father (deceased) Glenn Cruz; Brother, Patrick Brown; Sister, Patricia (Ronald) Pzyck; Nieces, Heidi Borling and Ciera Brown; and Nephews, Tyrone Nelson and Corey Brown. Services for Everett will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary located at 440 Ala Makani Street, Kahului, Hawaii 96732 on Saturday, ...

Lolita Darlene Alatalo, 72

Lolita Darlene Alatalo, 72, of Makawao, Maui, passed away on August 25, 2021 at her residence. She was the wife of Joseph Alatalo, Sr. Born in Paia, Maui, Hawaii, she was the daughter of Edward and Mary Gouveia. She retired from Hawaiian Telephone Company. She will be remembered for her down to earth personality and her funny sense of humor. She is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph Alatalo, Sr.; her two children, daughter Jodi Kunioka (Stuart); her son Joseph R. Alatalo, Jr. (Donde); and her grandson, Ethan M. Kunioka. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am. To 11:00 a.m. on ...

Augustine Garcia Acob, 75

Augustine Garcia Acob, age 75 of Kahului, Maui has passed away on August 13, 2021 at Maui Health. He was born on May 5, 1946 in Bacarra Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Augustine arrived on Maui, Hawaii in 1967 and first worked at Maui Land and Pineapple. He then retired from Hawaii Commercial and Sugar Company (HC&S) as a Weed Control Truck Driver and Maintenance Worker. He took great pride and enjoyed his work along with his co-workers. Augustine enjoyed fishing, gardening, watching the news, traveling, playtime with his grand-dog Kona, as well as the company and comfort of being with ...

Shigeru Nakanishi, 95

Shigeru Nakanishi, 95, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on August 5, 2021 in Hale Makua. He was born on August 20, 1925 in Wailuku, Maui. He was a mason and heavy equipment operator for Maui Concrete and Aggregates. He was predeceased in death by his parents Jiro Nakanishi and Kotoku Uyehara, brothers Shigeo (Anna) Nakanishi and Noboru Nakanishi of California, sisters-in-law Betty Nakanishi of Illinois, Terry Nakanishi of Ohio, and brother-in-law Tony Valeriay of South Carolina. He is survived by his wife Katherine, daughter Sandy (Marc) Ishikawa and sons Scott and Russ (Jonelle) ...