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Agnes K. A’i, 92

Agnes Keli’ikoliola Mahalo A’i was born on January 23, 1927 and died July 3, 2019 at Hale Makua, Kahului under the care of Islands Hospice Maui. She was born in Kaupo, Maui along with her five siblings, to Campwood Kalema Mahalo Sr. and Dollie Kiaumalani Keike. She attended Kaupo and Hana Schools and graduated from Mid Pacific Institute on O’ahu. She retired from the Kupuna program in the Wai’anae area on O’ahu. She was an avid crossword puzzle solver and loved working in the yard. Visitation will be held on Oahu at Mililani Mortuary on Friday, August 30, 2019 from ...

Jesus Damaso, 71

Jesus Damaso, 71, of Kahului passed away on July 1, 2019 under the care of Islands Hospice. He was born on June 5, 1948 in the Philippines. Jesus is survived by his siblings, Felicitas (Valerio) Bonilla, Noenita (Rodolfo) Cruz, Candido (Elsie) Damaso Jr., Leo (Jocelyn) Damaso; nieces and nephews, Eloise Dizon, Neil Cruz, Yvonne Voss, Elison Bonilla, Jennifer Scharer, Kathleen Cruz, Liza Escritor, Jayson Damaso, Jovito Damaso, Janel Damaso, Judith Albano, Jonathan Damaso, Reynulfo Constantino Jr., Ulysses Damaso and Annaly Damaso. He is predeceased by his parents, Candido and Tereza ...

Phillip Melinder, 43

Phillip Melinder, 43, of Kihei passed away on July 22, 2019 at his residence under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born on October 1, 1975 in Chico, California. Phillip worked as a Banquets Houseman at the Fairmont Kealani. He enjoyed Health & Nutrition, hiking, canoe paddling, practicing spiritual work and spending time with family and friends. Phillip is survived by his mother, Danuta Melinder; brother, Mike Melinder; and sister, Cheryl (Keona) Dang.  Private services will be held.                                Condolences may be sent to: ...

Walter “Rocky” Tsugio Nakama, 82

Walter “Rocky” Tsugio Nakama, 82, of Kihei, passed away at home on July 18, 2019. Former Marine, professional boxer, and retired contractor, Walter was born on July 7, 1937, in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by companion Anna Cabacungan; sons, Nelson and Neil (Phyllis) Nakama; grandchildren, Ty, Jenna, Kela, and Moku Nakama; and siblings, Elaine Maemori, Karen E. Okubo, and James “Sumu” Nakama. Visitation is at 10am, followed by a service at 11am on August 10 at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului, Maui. The family requests no flowers. Condolences may be sent to: ...

Presentacion Paludipan Pagdilao, 93

Presentacion Paludipan Pagdilao, 93 of Kahului, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 25th, 2019. She was born in Cagayan, Philippines on November 6th, 1925. Although she is no longer here, she will continue to live in the hearts of her children, Ruth “Tessie” Waikiki, Joel (Blossom) Pagdilao, Eileen (Kenneth) Uyehara, Edwin (Lei) Pagdilao; grandchildren, Federico “Freddy” (Johnna) Waikiki, Wade Nelson (Tammie) Waikiki, Aislyn (Jason) Wherrity, Scott (Mya) Pagdilao, Christopher Pagdilao, Daniel (Johna) Uyehara, Leiko (David) Bowles, Preston (Kristine Tabilin) Pagdilao, Edwina ...

Yasuhiko Takushi, 91

Yasuhiko Takushi, 91, of Haiku, born on August 21, 1927, passed away on July 13, 2019 in Kahului. He served in the Army; raised pineapple; and after 25 years, retired from the State Department of Health, Vector Control Division in 1989. He is survived by daughter, Jill (Michael) Jamgochian; son, Mark (Melanie) Takushi; sister, Jean Silva; grandchildren, David and Steven Jamgochian and step-grandchildren Emma and Matthew Kaimiola. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Marian (Asato) Takushi; parents Angi and Kamado Takushi; brothers, Yasutoshi and Yasuyuki Takushi; sisters, ...