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Silvestre D. Baggao, 92

There was a misprint in the picture Obituary that ran in The Maui News on, The Weekender, February 29-March 1, 2020 issue. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Nakamura Mortuary in Wailuku from 5:30pm to 9:00pm with prayer service to begin at 7:00pm; continue on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Christ the King Church in Kahului from 8:30am to 9:00am; mass to start at 9:00am, burial to follow at 10:30am taking place at Maui Memorial Park. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Marivick B. Bugtong, 53

Marivick B. Bugtong, 53 of Makawao, Maui passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2020. She was born in Lanai City, Lanai on November 22, 1966. She is survived by her mother, Marina Bugtong; father, Gaudencio (Francisca) Bugtong; sister, Prudencia “Prudy” Bugtong and Evelyn (Perry) Ugale. She was predeceased by brother, Menandro Bugtong. For nearly 35 years, she has graced many people with her beautiful and infectious smile at the McDonalds drive thru of Wailuku town center. The Bugtong family would like to express a heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Islands Hospice ...

Virgil Emmitt “Moki” Day, Jr., 76

Moki had passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020. He was born in Hilo, Hawaii on December 13, 1943 to the late Virgil Emmitt Day, Sr. & Apolonia Day. He was a Hawaiian Activist and he was a Vice President of the Pele Defense Fund. He will continue to live in the hearts of his wife, Charmaine Kailipaka-Day; daughter, Amy Day; son, Patrick Day; 3 brothers, 1 sister; 4 grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at Hale Pili in Kahikinui on March 8, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until pau. Family requests to bring one happy ...

Loralei Banaag Fronda, 37

Loralei Banaag Fronda, 37 of Lahaina, Maui, passed away on February 13, 2020, at Kaiser Moanalua. She was born on February 4, 1983, in the Philippines. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Maria Lanakila Church; mass will begin at 5:30 p.m.; final viewing till 7:00 p.m. cremation will follow. The family requests no flowers and attire with no black shirts. Loralei was a Human Resources Training Specialist at ABC Stores. She is survived by her loving husband, Robbie Caba Fronda; children, Robbiel Lyndon Fronda, Raiden Lex Fronda; ...

Silvestre D. Baggao, 92

Silvestre D. Baggao, 92 of Kahului, Maui passed away on January 19, 2020 at his residence under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born to Martin and Patricia Baggao on July 5, 1927 in the Philippines. He retired from HC&S with 46 years of service as an Irrigator. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Nakamura Mortuary in Wailuku from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with prayer service to begin at 7:00 p.m.; continue on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Christ the King Church in Kahului from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.; mass to start at 9:00 a.m., burial to follow at 10:30 a.m. taking place at ...

Romana H. Balcita, 84

Romana H. Balcita, 84 of Lahiana, Maui passed away on January 28, 2020 under the care of Hospice Maui. She was born to Ueulalio and Andrang Hufalar on March 5, 1935 in the Philippines. She retired as a Seamstress. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Nakamura Mortuary in Wailuku from 9:00am to 11:30am; with prayer services to begin at 12 noon. She will be laid to rest at Maui Memorial Park at 12:30. She is survived by sons, Alex (Naty) Balcita, Abraham Balcita; grandchildren, Rochelle (Eric) Dela Cruz, Alex Balcita Jr. and 6 other grandkids ; 1 great ...