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Branson Isaiah Watson

Our Angel Branson Isaiah Watson born and passed away on September 5, 2020. Survived by his loving parents, siblings and family; Brydon Watson Sr. and Nicole Acosta; sisters, Makayla Acosta and Malia Acosta; brothers, Brydon Watson Jr. and Brycen Watson; grandparents, Randolph & Lorelei Watson and Dallas & Renita Acosta; paternal great-grandmother, Meta Jerves; maternal great-grandparents, Lolly & Harriet Ramos; numerous aunties, uncles and cousins. Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

William Kalani Aki, 89

William Kalani Aki, 89 of Pukalani, passed away on August 31, 2020 at home. He was born on November 12, 1930 in Hoolehua, Molokai. William was a tour bus driver for Grayline Hawaii. He was also an accomplished musician. William is survived by his children, William C. Aki, Mary Ann Gray, Laurie Ann Tomas, and Ambernette-Rose Aki; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Vivian “Honeygirl” Aki and a daughter Shyene Aki Vespoli. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be made to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Melvin S. Honda, 81

Melvin S. Honda, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away at his residence on August 24, 2020. He was born in Wailuku on April 1, 1939. Mel Graduated from Baldwin High School and Maui Technical School. He was an auto body repairman for many years then worked at the Renaissance Hotel until he retired. He was an avid diver for fish and tako which he shared with his friends and family, enjoyed bird hunting with his friends, and the occasional trips to Las Vegas and visiting with his sister in California. In his youth, he loved boxing and drag racing. Mel is survived by his wife of 57 years, ...

Betty Ann (Sheean) O’Connell, 91

Betty Ann (Sheean) O’Connell, 91 years old, of Pleasant Hill, California, passed away August 29, 2020. Born October 6, 1928, in San Francisco, California, to William and Lillian (McKinnon) Sheean. She graduated from Ėcole Notre Dame Des Victoires (high school) and Lone Mountain College (now part of the University of San Francisco). She married Michael (d. 2003) in 1956 and they raised a family in California (1958 – 1963), Hawaii (1963 – 1970), and Maryland (1970 – 1985). Later she practiced as a realtor in Maryland and the District of Columbia. She and Michael retired to ...

John Charlton FitzGerald, II, 78

John Charlton FitzGerald, II of Hakalau died Aug. 28 at his residence. Born in Honolulu, raised on Molokai Ranch until 15 and moved to Yuba City, California. Attended college at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. Served in the U.S.Army from 1966-1968. Served in Vietnam 1967-1968. Married Bonnie Thompson (deceased). Moved back to Hawaii 1969. Worked in the Hawaii Sugar Industry 1969-1986. Married Karen Teresa Wallis 1974. He was a retired manager for Pacific Machinery on Maui, Roper & Rancher, co-founder of Hawaii Carriage Driving Society, past president of the Maui Rotary Club and ...

Hideo Nakaza, 86

Hideo Nakaza, 86 of Kahului, Maui passed away on July 8, 2020 under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born of February 17, 1934 in Speckelsville, Maui. Private burial service was held at Makawao Veteran’s Cemetery on July 24, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. After graduating Maui High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Later moving to Los Angeles, California. Retired from Mitsubishi Electronics, he moved back to Maui. He was advocate golfer and loved his football. He often watched two different games on two televisions at the same time. ...