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Roxanne G. Manlansing, 30

Roxanne G. Manlansing, 30, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on October 22, 2020, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on May 10, 1990 in Wailuku. Due to covid19, private services will be held. Roxanne is survived by her parents, Roger & Rosemarie Manlansing; her sister, Raven Ululani Manlansing; grandmother, Catalina Manlansing; and numerous aunties, uncles & cousins. Condolences may be made to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Felicitas V. Tapat, 88

Felicitas V. Tapat, 88 of Wailuku, passed away on November 10, 2020 at Hospice Maui Hale in Wailuku. She was born in the Philippines on March 20, 1932. Felicitas was a homemaker. She is survived by her children, Rolinda (Delfin) Quiocho, Ernesto (Francisca) Tapat Sr., Emelda (Francisco) Redaus, Nenita Dela Cruz, Florida (Danny) Cariaga, Flordeliza (Wilmer) Galiza, and Mergie (Reynold) Queral; 15 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Felicitas was predeceased by her husband, Pedro Tapat; and daughters, Delia Molina & Gina Tapat. Due to Covid19, ...

Dr. Roy Yasushi Ohata, 91

Dr. Roy Yasushi Ohata of Kamuela, Hawaii, peacefully passed away on October 28, 2020 at the North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Paia, Maui, he was a graduate of Maui High School and Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, where he received his BA, DDS and postgraduate degrees. He was a retired Orthodontist and a longtime member of the Rotary Club of South Hilo. He served in the US Army Dental Clinic in the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sachie Ozaki Ohata of Kamuela, son Mark (Jacquelyn) Ohata of Kailua-Kona, daughter Dr. Ruth (Bert Saito) Ohata of ...

Frank Sandoval

It is with great sad-ness that the Sandoval Ohana announces the passing of Frank Sandoval on October 19, 2020. Frank was born on August 27, 1945 in Santa Ynez, California. He was a proud Chumash Indian, serving as a Shaman to those who sought his council. Frank worked in Food and Beverage. He was the training manager for the sambo’s restaurant for over 15 years traveling all over the country opening new restaurants training the chefs and the managers. He was awarded the employee of the year after only 3 months of employment. He worked in Lahaina at some of the better restaurants, ...

Mary Momi Medeiros, 88

Mary Momi Medeiros, 88 of Makawao, Hawaii peacefully passed away in her home on Friday, October 23, 2020. She was born in Keanae, Maui, Hawaii on March 22, 1932 to the late Noa and Liliana “Poli” Kawai. She is predeceased by her loving husband Stephen Medeiros and her beautiful daughter Valerie Medeiros Teruya. She is survived by sons: Michael Medeiros and Patrick (Jules) Medeiros; daughters: Stephanie (Richard) Olsten, Linda Medeiros, and Catherine “Momi” Medeiros; Sister, Mokihana Castilo; and sister-in-law, Merle Medeiros. She leaves behind to carry on her legacy: 10 ...

Ruth T. Kaya, 92

Ruth Toyoko Kaya, 92, of Wailuku, Maui, died on October 12, 2020. She was born in Laie, Oahu, on February 29, 1928. She was predeceased by her husband, James Setsuo Kaya; parents, Yasukichi and Tatsuyo Yamada; brothers, Ricky and Tommy; and sister Chiyoko. Ruth is survived by son, Clayton (Kyohee) Kaya, daughters, Yolanda (Larry) Mandawe and Leola Kaya; stepson Wesley (Pre) Apo and Ohana; sister, Juanita Nagata; grandchildren, Lia Enomoto, Elyse (Keoki) Hong, and Casey Kaya; and great-granddaughter, Kaiya Hong. The proprietor of Yamada’s restaurant, Ruth later became a Japanese ...