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Raymond Charles Silva Sr., 82

Raymond Charles Silva Sr., 82 of Kahului, Maui peacefully passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. He was born in Puunene, Maui on November 11, 1938 to the late Antone and Mary Silva. He is survived by his daughter Annette Loney (Rob) and son Raymond Silva (Lisa), grandchildren Raeli Casil (Matt), Leicey Silva, Ryan Silva (Andreia), Lauren Silva, great grandchildren Kaleb Casil, Kaila Casil, Lexie Nelson, Emryn Silva, Hunter Silva, Stella Silva. He was thrilled to have two of his great grandchildren born on the same birthdate. He was one of 13 children. He worked for many years at ...

Hideo Tanaka

Hideo Tanaka, 72, passed away at home on November 20, 2020 with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 27, 1948 in Sapporo, Japan to Yoshio and Katsuko Tanaka. He was predeceased by his parents; sisters, Fumiko and Shigemi (Don) Nakamura; and brother, Gunzo Tanaka. Hideo was a hardworking small business owner who will be remembered fondly as being kind and generous. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, traveling, and trips to Las Vegas. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; daughter, Dyann (Garrett) Kai; son, Ian (Susanne); grandchildren, Landon, Sam, and Ada; brother, Haruo; ...

Janet S. Wakayama, 90

Janet S. Wakayama, 90, of Kahului, passed away peacefully at Hale Makua (Kahului) on December 13, 2020. She was born and raised in Haiku, Maui and attended Haiku School and then later attended Maui High School (Class of 1948). After high school she attended Maui Technical School for two years where she graduated with a certificate in dressmaking. She married her late husband, Shigeo, in June of 1953. Janet worked for the United States Postal Service as a clerk for 40 years. She started off at the Haiku Post Office, then floated around to other post offices and finally ...

Helen Soonie Lee, 88

Helen Soonie Lee, 88, of Kahului, Maui passed away on December 25, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 22, 1932 in Pu‘unene, Maui. Helen is pre-deceased by her husband, Robert S.Y. Lee and grand-daughter, Kristine (Bill) Woods. She is survived by her son, Dennis (Vivian) Lee; daughters, Donna (Carl) Wendt, Brenda (Rodney) Arakawa, and Sandra (Abe) Quipotla; brother, Richard Kim and sister Bernice Sniffen; 6 grandchildren; Jeinine (Brett) Adachi, Kimberly (John) Gonsalves, Jason Wendt, Samantha (Guy) Nishimura, Caylen (Melissa) Lee, and Jordan Lee ...

Roselynnda Kimej, 38

Roselynnda Kimej, 38, of Kahului, passed away on December 3, 2020 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on April 25, 1982 in Honolulu. Roselynnda worked as a transporter for Dollar Rent-a-Car at Kahului Airport. She is survived by her husband, Royal Kimej; children, Bien Kimej, Kellalynn Kimej, Jilla Kimej, Quentilla Kimej, Elizabeth “Lala” Kimej, and Elizabeth “Pink” Yoneyama; father, Johnny Chong Gum; brothers, Isang Chong Gum, Compac Chong Gum, Russ Chong Gum, Nicky Chong Gum, Clifford Chong Gum, and Jeppi Clement; sisters, Ruthina Henry, Melinda Bien, and Eorina ...

Pearl A. Lai, 89

Pearl A. Lai, 89, of Kahului, passed away on December 28, 2020 at her family’s home in Kahului. She was born on November 30, 1931 in Honolulu. Pearl worked as a legal secretary. She is survived by her children: Christopher W. (Patty) Lai, Lori P.Y. (Gordon) Kwock, Rhonda I.L. (Wendell) Loo, and Jade P. (Brian Kang) Lai; sisters Gladys Yamanaka, Ethel Wong, and Shirley Ishikawa; and 1 granddaughter, Grace M. (Scott) Swartz. Funeral Services will be private. Ballard Family Mortuary assisted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com