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Tamotsu Tasaka, 89

Tamotsu Tasaka, 89, of Lahaina, passed away at Kahului Hale Makua on July 10, 2019. He was also under the care of Maui Hospice. He was born on October 7, 1929 in Lahaina. Tamotsu retired from Pioneer Mill Co., LTD after 44 years of service. Tamotsu was the only child of Seizo and Toshi Tasaka. He is survived by wife of 58 years, Ken Tasaka (wife), Sharon Tasaka (daughter), Clyde Tasaka (son), Calvin Tasaka (son), Jill Tasaka (daughter in law), Madison Tasaka (grand daughter). Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Lahaina Jodo Mission. Visitation 4:00pm followed ...

Leroy Joseph Kaiwi, Sr., 68

Leroy Joseph Kaiwi, Sr., 68, of Hana, Maui, passed away on June 6, 2019. He was born on January 13, 1951 in Kipahulu. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Ballard Family Mortuary; service will begin at 7:30 p.m.; cremation will follow. Leroy was an active member of Local Union 368, where he did a lot of masonry work. He is survived by his late wife Sharon Kaiwi; parents, Helene-deceased & Adam Kaiwi; Godmother, Aunty Ida Oliveira; sons, Leroy Kaiwi Jr., Curtiss “Kaipo” Kaiwi, Kelvin Kaiwi, Nathan Kaiwi, Erik Kaiwi, Bobby Kaiwi, Jonathan ...

George Shigeo Hanada, 72

George Shigeo Hanada passes away on June 17, 2019 in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Born, on August 21, 1946  to Shigeru and Chieko Hanada in Puunene, Maui. A graduate of St Anthony High School, went to attend school on the mainland and served in the Air Force. George enjoyed a lifetime career in the airline industry, with Continental and Aloha Airlines.  He enjoyed and did a lot of traveling throughout his career and especially enjoyed hunting and spending time in Kula.   Survived by his wife, Doreen.  He was very close to his stepchildren, Darilyn and Derrick. He truly enjoyed ...

James “Barney” Mamoru Itamura, 91

James "Barney" Mamoru Itamura, 91, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2019 at Roselani Place. He was born on November 6, 1927 in Hamakuapoko to Seiichi and Kazue Itamura. Barney is survived by his wife, Gladys; son, Dickie; grandchildren, Kelsi, Kristi, Kari and Ryne; 3 great-grandchildren; brother David Itamura; and sister Mae Hirata. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. at Nakamura Mortuary, followed by the service at 11:00 a.m. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Melanie Kaulia, 52

Melanie Kaulia, 52, passed peacefully on June 14, 2019 at her home in Kahului. She was born on July 25, 1966. Services will be on July 20 at Kalama Park (Cove-Canoes) beginning at 8:00am. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with the arrangements. She is survived by her mother, Barbara Young; sons, Darin & Dane; daughter-in-law Teresa; granddaughters Leilani & Alana; grandson Raiden; sister Kristin Young; brothers Michael, Gregory, Kevin and Brian Young. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Masayo Ono Matsui, 89         

Masayo Ono Matsui was born on January 19, 1930 in Pu’unene, Maui. She passed away peacefully on May 23, 2019 at Hale Makua, Kahului. Masayo was a teacher for the Department of Education at Paia School, Makawao School and Kahului School for many years. She is predeceased by her husband, Izumi “Shine” Matsui. Masayo is survived by her daughters: Jill Matsui Peterson and Kara Harber (James). Private Services and a Celebration of Life in honor of Masayo were held on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Ballard Family Mortuary. Special thanks to the staff and caregivers at Hale Makua, ...