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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. Private family services will be held. 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, Tuakolo Fonua, Kesitoni Fonua, Salesi Fonua; sister, Asela Fonua; grandchildren, Talisha-Ann, Tayla-Marie, Tayvia, Tia, Kamaki, Kamalani, ...

Lisa Anne Howlett, 53

This obituary ran in The Maui News on Saturday, March 21, 2020 and was missing some information. Donations can be made to Maui Academy Performance Arts (MAPA). Online condolences can be made at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Filomina “Fely” “Naki” “Tutu Lady” Atay, 88

Filomina “Fely” “Naki” “Tutu Lady” Atay, 88, of Kahului, Maui Sunrise: February 8, 1932 - Sunset: March 5, 2020 Due to COVID-19, visitation/mass at Christ the King Church and scattering of ashes to be announced. Filomina was pre-deceased by her husband, Donny Atay, and her parents, Agapito & Gaudencia Bantilan, hanai-daughter, Victoria “Vickie” Taylor and grandson, Po’ohala Atay. She is survived by her children, Don Atay, Donna (Victor Regidor) Jones, Alika (Maile) Atay, Carlton “Boy” Atay, Denise Nishikawa and Cara (Russell) Burklin. Tutu Lady had 16 ...

Peter Christian Brandt, 70

Peter Christian Brandt passed on March 2, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. The family will be doing a private scattering of his ashes, as well as bringing some back to his favorite town of Columbia, California. Nakamura will be assisting in all arrangements. Peter was born on April 4th, 1949 in San Rafael, California to Herman and Genevieve Brandt. Peter is survived by his brother Mike, sisters Vicky, Sonia, and Kathy, Daughter Shannon (Shad) Sherry Tam, Grandchildren; Gregory, ...

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 ...