Shinobu Toba, 92

January 11, 2020

Shinobu Toba, 92 of Kahului, passed away on December 1, 2019 at her residence. She was born on March 20, 1927 in Hilo, HI. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Ballard Family Mortuary, service 11 a.m., and urn burial at 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park, Main Cemetery. Shinobu is survived by her daughters, Clarice (Brad) Martin, and Elise (Larry Jr.) Linney; sister, Sachiko Ogi; and grandchildren, Keilani and Chris Martin, Morgan and Madison Linney. Condolences may be made to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Primitiva “Eva” Macasieb Villanueva, 89

January 11, 2020

Primitiva “Eva” Maca-sieb Villanueva, 89 of Kula, Maui peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019. She was born in the Philippines on November 27, 1930 to the late Diego Macasieb and Victoria Soriano. Primitiva is survived by her children, Virginia (Miguel) Galima of Pahoa, Hawaii, Carlito (Soledad) Villanueva of Pahoa, Hawaii, Letecia (Renato) Ventanilla of Kahului, Maui, Emilia (Marcos) Muerong of Pahoa, Hawaii, Marilyn (Rodolfo) Cera of Pahoa, Hawaii, Renato (Gina) Villanueva of Pahoa, Hawaii, Precila (Gilbert) Agpaoa of Pahoa, Hawaii, Lilia (Wayne) Nakata of Wailuku, ...

Josefina Rosaro Romero, 86

January 9, 2020

Josefina Rosaro Romero, 86 of Kihei, Maui passed away on January 1, 2020 under the loving care at Hospice Maui and family at her side. She was born to Sergio and Cirila Rosaro on December 24, 1933 in the Philippines.  A private service will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Nakamura Mortuary. Family and friends are asked to join in prayers at 6:30 pm. Josefina is survived by her brother, Larrico Rosaro and sister Maria Rosaro; children, Reynaldo Romero, Marie (Robert Crawford) Romero, Elizabeth (Toby) Alger, Nerio (Lynnette) Romero and Jeff (Priscilla) Romero; 13 ...

Bernice Kuemanu Higa-Wirtl, 81

January 7, 2020

Bernice Kuemanu Higa-Wirtl, 81, of Wailuku, Maui passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and Hospice Maui on November 05, 2019. She was born to William Ulumaheihei Purdy and Ella Haiaulu Kapaku on September 24, 1938. Visitation will be held at Ka'ahumanu Church on Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 9:00am to 11:00am; with service over urn to begin at 11:00am. Interment of urn will be held on Monday, January 13, 2020 at 11:00am at Maui Veteran's Cemetery in Makawao. Bernice is survived by husband, Karl Wirtl; brother, Robert (Jojo) Purdy Sr.; children, Sons: Wayne ...

Chieko Hiwatashi, 101

January 7, 2020

Chieko Hiwatashi, 101 of Kahului, Maui passed away on November 23, 2019 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on December 1, 1917 in Puunene. Private services were held. She retired after working more then 30 years from the Maui Memorial Hospital, State of Hawaii. Chieko was an independent woman who enjoyed her family, cooking, sewing and gardening. She loved caring for her family and playing card games. She is survived by her daughters, Marian (Richard) Dumancas and Katherine (Albert) Patricio; grandchildren, Lisa (Brian) Shamblen, Heidi (Mark) Okikawa; great ...

Shintoku Arakawa, 95

January 4, 2020

Shintoku "Shin" Arakawa, 95, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2019, at his residence.  He was born on October 29, 1924 in Puunene, Maui. As a retired Heavy Equipment Mechanic for H.C. & S. Co., he enjoyed his golden years playing ukulele with his "ukulele gang" and watching sports. He is survived by his wife, Sachiko Arakawa; daughters, Karen (Wally) Arakawa and Rene (Roger) Yamaoka; grandchildren, Shayna (Lance) Yamamoto, Raelene Yamaoka and Randall Yamaoka; great granddaughter, Kelia Yamamoto; brothers, Clarence (Jean) Miyasato and Richard (Elaine) ...