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Lisa Anne Howlett, 53

Lisa Anne Howlett of Kula, Maui passed away on March 9, 2020. She was born on August 3, 1966 in Arcadia, California. She graduated from St Anthony High School and Pacific University. She worked in Social Services for many years. She grew up in the Maui Youth Theatre and volunteered with Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA). Lisa is survived by her parents Jim and Linda Howlett, her cat Emma, many family and friends. A celebration of life will be held in May or June. Condolences may be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Charlene Shizue Ideta, 70

Charlene Shizue Ideta, 70 of Wailuku, Maui passed away on February 4, 2020 at her residence under the care of Hospice Maui. She was born to Masatsugu and Ikiko Watanabe on August 27, 1949 in Puunene, Maui. She worked as a reservation agent and PBX/administration assistant at Sheration Maui for over 35 years. Private services were held on March 14, 2020 at Nakamura Mortuary. Charlene is survived by her mother Ikiko Watanabe; brother James (Linda) Watanabe; husband Ronald Ideta and three children, Ryan (Nikki) Ideta, Leah Ideta and Brandon Ideta; five grandchildren, Aaron Ideta, Blake ...

Sione “Pita” Lapale Poasi, 67

Sione “Pita” Lapale Poasi, 67 of Lahaina, passed away on February 22, 2020, at Hospice Maui Hale in Wailuku. He was born on July 30, 1952 in Haapai, Tonga. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Ballard Family Mortuary; service will begin at 12 noon with burial to follow at Valley Isle Memorial Park at 2 p.m. Sione was a groundskeeper at Royal Lahaina Resort until his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Florence N. Poasi; daughters, Amy Vargas, Allison (Angel) Eddins, Asela (Raymo) Poasi, Alisi (Robert) Poasi, Florence K. (Jairus) Poasi; brothers, ...

** CORRECTION ** Philemon “Sonny” Sagon, 92

On Sat 3/14/20 a display obituary ran for Philemon "Sonny" Sagon. Due to the health pandemic, the service has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a future date. Any questions please email daughter Katherine at: kat4hawaii@yahoo.com Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Jerry Tsu-Yen Yang, 83

Jerry Tsu-Yen Yang, 83 of Kihei, Maui passed away on March 13, 2020 under the care of Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Nan Jing, China on January 11, 1937 to the late Chih Chuan Yang and Hui Wen Kuei. Jerry is survived by his wife, Ling Tan; sons, Kevin Yang, Damon Yang; step-daughter, Betty Jong; 2 brothers; 3 sisters; grandchildren, Lindsey Davenport (Jace), Sydney-Rae Yang, Eathan Yang; great grandchildren, Iris and Oliver Davenport. A Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Lloyd H. Inaba

This display obituary ran in The Maui News on Saturday, March 7, 2020. There is a change of the service dates. “Celebration of Life” has been changed to Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Nakamura Mortuary, Wailuku, Maui. Visitation: 9:30 a.m.; Services: 10:30 a.m. with lunch/reminisce time to follow. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com