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Nobuichi Ralph Yamanaka, 89

Nobuichi Ralph Yamanaka, 89, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2019 under the compassionate care of Hospice Maui. Services honoring Mr. Yamanaka will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Makawao Veterans Cemetery at 1:00pm, with military honors. No Koden. Nobuichi Ralph was born on December 15, 1929 to Mr. Koichi and Mrs. Hanayo Yamanaka in Waihee, HI. Ralph owned his own landscaping business. He served proudly in the United States Army and the Korean War. Most importantly, he loved time with family and friends. Nobuichi Yamanaka is predeceased by ...

Michael Wayne Vierra, 71

Michael Wayne Vierra, 71, of Kihei, Maui passed away peacefully on November 4, 2019 under the compassionate care of Hospice Maui. He was born on April 26, 1948 in Waialua, Oahu to the late Antone and Violet Vierra of Wahiawa, Oahu. Michael retired as a self-employed irrigation specialist, and was a former employee of Irrigation Systems. Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Calvary Chapel Pearl Harbor in Waipahu, Oahu; service will begin at 10 a.m. Michael leaves behind his sons, Keith Vierra and Randall Vierra; step-son, Derick Cabero; and brothers ...

Arsenio G. Agustin, 81

 Arsenio G. Agustin, 81 of Kahului, Maui passed away peacefully on October 27, 2019. He was born in Camiling, Tarlac on December 14, 1937 to the late Cresencia G. Agustin and Antonio Agustin. Arsenio retired from being a Harvesting Driver at Maui Land and Pine for 46 years. He is predeceased by wife Christina R. Agustin and son David Agustin. Survived by sister Perlita (Leo), daughter Tiana (Curt), grandchildren Jason (Cheyna), Tanisha (Trevor), Davin, Chelsie, great grandchildren Jacob, Micah and many nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Visitation will ...

Bernice F. Isagawa, 93

Bernice F. Isagawa, 93 of Kahului, Maui passed away on November 3, 2019 at Hale Makua Kahului. She was born on March 26, 1926. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 9:00am to 10:00am at Nakamura Mortuary; service to begin at 10:00am. Bernice is predeceased by husband, Douglas Isagawa; daughter, Doreen Kobayashi; parents, Matsukichi and Kamado Higa; siblings, Doris (Masakichi) Toma; Henry (Nancy) Higa, Isaac Higa, Mitzi Wilhelm; survived by son, Keith (Jessica) Isagawa; grandchildren, Dustin (Bebe), Mischa, Regan Kobayashi, Micah, Genesis, Kaden Isagawa; great ...

Angeline M. Pakaki, 79

Angeline M. Pakaki, 79 of Lahaina, Maui was called home on Nov 20, 2018 at  MMMC, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Jan 7, 1939 in Sacramento, California daughter of Conrad Ortega & Carmen Castro. She was a homemaker. A devoted loving, caring, strong willed, independent mother of eight children. She believed in God, loved & worshiped our heavenly father& welcomed the faith of Catholic & Christian. Services were completed to immediate family only per family request. The family would like to thank Ballard Mortuary, Hale Makua, MMMC for care given. Angeline enjoyed ...

Kat Phillip, 68

Kat Phillip, 68 of Kahului, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 13th, 2019. He was born on December 1st, 1950 in Kuttu, Micronesia. He is predeceased by his parents Perman and Maisi Jessy; sister Kineko Billy; and brother-in-law Puas Mallon. Kat also leaves to cherish his memory by his sons Jason Phillip (Venell Kai), Justin Phillip (Shawn Wisneski), Joseph (Talia) Phillip; companion Carole Arakawa; and grandchildren Jadon, Keaka, Kalai, Kahiau, Taysia, Teyani and Taylie. Also survived by brothers Samuel (Cathy) Jessy, Misael “Mike” (Noel) Jessy; ...