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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 ...

Antonio Hulaton, 87

Antonio Hulaton, 87, of Kaupo passed away at home with the assistance of Hospice on July 27, 2021. He was born on August 1, 1933 in Wahiawa, Oahu. He worked as an Explosive Specialist for Hawaiian Cement and was a Jack of all trades. He was pre-deceased by Parents; Leon and Martha Hulaton, Wife; Virginia (Watson) Hulaton, children; Antonio Bronco Hulaton, Isabell and Leroy Black, Siblings; Juan (Patricia) & Albert Hulaton. Antonio is survived by his Children; Virginia (Black) Smith, John Hulaton (Keiko) and Wayne Duarte. Siblings Genevieve Stone (William), Felicidad Bergman ...

Paula Sumabat, 91

Paula T. Sumabat, 91, of Wailuku passed on July 25, 2021. She was born in Panay, Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She retired as a housekeeper at the Hyatt Regency Maui. She is predeceased by her husband Emilio, along with 3 sisters, and 2 brothers. Paula is survived by her sister Florentina Acpal, children Amy (Bernard) Riglos, Ernesto (Gina) Sumabat, Lito (Tina) Sumabat, and Michael (Jocelyn) Sumabat, 11 grandkids, and 9 great grandkids. Services will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 9 a.m. at Norman’s Mortuary, Wailuku. Private burial to follow at Maui Veterans ...